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TOE  BENSON  LIBRARY  OF  HYMNOLOGY 

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of  song  in  the   House  of  the   Lord, 
I.  Chkoxicles  6:  31. 


DAYTON,  OHIO: 

PUBLISHING  ASSOCIATION. 
1872. 


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PREFACE. 


"The  service  of  song  in  the  house  of  the  Lord"  is  an  es- 
sential part  of  public  worship.  The  heart  finds  in  it  some  of 
its  highest  utterances  of  prayer  and  praise,  and  some  of  its 
best  aids  to  devotion.  And  as  the  advent  of  the  Redeemer 
was  announced  by  heavenly  music  and  angel  song,  it  is  fitting 
that  his  name  on  earth  should  ever  be  honored,  and  the  wor- 
ship of  the  Father,  who  sent  him,  ever  accompanied,  by  the 
voice  of  singing.  The  hymn  book,  therefore,  is  a  demand 
of  the  church,  and  its  claims  need  not  be  argued. 

The  editors  of  "The  Christian  Hymn  Book"  have  aimed  to 
meet  a  want  of  our  churches  that  has  long  been  felt.  As  the 
surest  way  of  doing  this,  we  have  selected,  not  hymns  which 
teach  a  special  theology,  but  the  standard  hymns  of  the 
church  of  Christ  —  the  true  and  living  songs  of  Zion,  sung 
by  all  Christians.  The  worshipper,  whose  soul  is  imbued 
with  the  spirit  of  Him  who  came  to  be  the  world's  Saviour, 
loves  to  feel  that  he  is  singing  the  same  hymns,  not  with  a  few 
others  only,  but  that  he  is  lifting  up  his  heart  with  the  univer- 
sal church,  to  the  one  common  Father  of  all,  in  one  common 
voice  of  praise.  If  all  cannot  think  alike,  they  can  feel  alike ; 
and  the  truest  hymns  are  those  which  have  come  from  an  ex- 
perience common  p  the  Christian  heart,  and  so  speak  back 
again  to  that  common  experience. 

1.  The  first  consideration,  in  compiling  this  volume,  ha"s 
been  its  use  in  the  sanctuary.  We  have,  therefore,  endeav- 
ored to  introduce  hymns  which  combine  a  devotional  spirit 
with  lyrical  excellence.  And  the  richness  of  our  hymnology 
renders  it  unnecessary  to  mar  a  book  either  with  bad  po- 
etry or  undevout  hymns.  We  have  admitted  a  few  hymns, 
it  is  true,  not  of  a  high  order  poetically,  either  because  of 
their  devotional  value,  or  because  they  are  endeared  to  Chris- 
tian hearts  by  long  usage,  or  associated  with  some  precious 
experience.  On  the  other  hand,  a  few  have  been  introduced, 
which,  in  some  measure,  lack  the  devout  element,  because 
they  seemed  to  be  the  only  ones  adapted  to  the  occasions  for 
which  they  are  intended. 

2.  AAvare  also  of  the  precious  ministry  of  the  hymn  book 
to  the  home  in  its  varied  experiences  of  joy  and  sorrow,  and 
to  the  heart  in  its  private  religious  needs,  we  have  sought  to 
make  the  volume  a  fit  companion  of  the  Bible  in  these  uses, 

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PREFACE. 

as  well  as  "in  the  house  of  the  Lord."  Thus,  while  our  chuf 
aim  has  been  to  select  hymns  adapted  to  musical  utterance  in 
the  choir  and  congregation,  there  are  occasional  selections 
which  express  so  fittingly  the  unsung  melody  of  the  heart, 
and  are  so  well  suited  to  the  more  private  uses  of  the  hymn 
book,  that  they  could  not  well  be  omitted. 

3.  "We  have  aimed  to  select  hymns  redolent  with  the  vital 
doctrines  and  the  living  spirit  of  the  gospel.  We  have  not 
been  afraid  of  hymns  which  contain  no  stronger  expressions 
of  divine  truth  than  the  Bible  contains.  We  have  neither 
been  afraid  of  orthodoxy,  nor  of  that  "which  some  call 
heresy,"  while  we  have  attempted  no  compromise  with  either. 

We  have  availed  ourselves  of  the  whole  range  of  Christian 
hyninology.  Dr.  Watts  stands  first.  Doddridge — the  Milton 
of  hymn-writers,  —  Charles  Wesley  —  the  sweet  singer  of  Is- 
rael,—  Montgomery,  Cowpcr,  Newton,  Addison,  Whittier, 
Bonar,  Mrs.  Steele,  and  Mrs.  Barbauld,  have  a  prominent 
place  in  the  volume.  Roman  Catholic  authors,  as  represented 
in  the  Lyra  Catholiea,  have  been  laid  under  contribution. 
The  hymns  of  Iloratius  Bonar,  of  Scotland,  add  much  to  the 
richness  of  the  collection.  Many  of  the  hymns  of  this  author, 
some  also  from  the  Lyra  Germanica,  and  a  number  of  others, 
among  which  are  two  or  three  of  the  rare  hymns  of  Oliver 
Wendell  Holmes,  have  never  before  appeared  in  a  hymn  book. 

Alterations  of  hymns  have,  as  far  as  possible,  been  avoided. 

One  entirely  new  feature  of  the  book  is,  that  no  hymn  is 
carried  over  from  the  right  to  the  left  hand  page,  and  the 
trouble  to  the  choir,  and  the  rustle  in  the  congregation,  of 
leaf-turning,  are  thereby  avoided. 

A  few  choice  Selections  for  Chanting,  arranged  and  prepared 
by  Prof.  H.  P.  Pierce,  are  added  to  the  hymns. 

Special  pains  have  been  taken  to  render  easy  the  selection 
of  hymns  suited  to  all  subjects  and  occasions.  The  General 
Classification.  Alphabetical  Index  of  Subjects,  Scripture  In- 
dex, Index  of  First  Lines  of  Stanzas,  in  addition  to  the  Index 
of  First  Lines  of  Hymns,  will,  we  believe,  make  the  book,  in 
this  respect,  all  that  can  lie  desired. 

In  a  word,  the  editors  'nave  spared  neither  labor  nor  expense 
to  make  "The  Christian  Hymn  Book"  second  to  none  in  use 
—  a  book  whose  merits  shall  recommend  it  to  all.  We  submit 
it  to  you,  brethren,  who  appointed  US  to  the  work,  and  to  the. 
churches  scattered  abroad,  invoking  upon  it  the  blessing  of 
onr  heavenly  Father*  that  it  may  aid  in  giving  increased  de- 
light in  his  high  praises,  and  contribute  to  the  advancement  of 
his  kingdom,  and  to  the  oi.okv   or   n is   na.mk. 

T.    C.    Moi'LTOM, 

R.  Edmunds, 

.January  1,  1808,  W.    IIvtiiawat. 

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HYMNS. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

SANCTUARY    AND    SABBATH. 
1.  II.  M.  Watt* 

A  Day  in  thy  Courts.  — Ps.  84. 

1  Lord  of  the  worlds  above, 
How  pleasant  and  how  fair 
The  dwellings  of  thy  love, 
Thine  earthly  temples,  are  ! 


To  thine  abode 
My  heart  aspires, 


With  warm  desires 
To  see  my  God. 


0,  happy  souls  that  pray 

Where  God  appoints  to  hear  ! 

0,  happy  men  that  pay 

Their  constant  service  there  ! 


They  praise  thee  still ; 
And  happy  they 


Who  love  the  way 
To  Zion's  hill. 


3  They  go  from  strength  to  strength 
Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length, 
Till  each  in  heaven  appears. 


0,  glorious  seat, 
When  God  our  Kins: 


Shall  thither  bring 
Our  willing  feet. 


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PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

2.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Hotc  amiable  are  thy  Tabernacles !  —  Ps.  84. 

1  How  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair, 

0  Lord  of  hosts,  thy  dwellings  are  ! 
With  long  desire  my  spirit  faints 
To  meet  th'  assemblies  of  thy  saints. 

2  Blest  are  the  souls  who  find  a  place 
Within  the  temple  of  thy  grace ; 
There  they  behold  thy  gentler  rays, 
And  seek  thy  face,  and  learn  thy  praise. 

3  Blest  are  the  men  whose  hearts  are  set 
To  find  the  way  to  Zion's  gate : 

God  is  their  strength  ;  and  through  the  road 
They  lean  upon  their  Helper,  God. 

4  Cheerful  they  walk  with  growing  strength, 
Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  length  ; 
Till  all  before  thy  face  appear, 

And  join  in  nobler  worship  there. 

3.  S.  P.  M.  Watts. 

Let  us  go  into  the  House  of  the  Lord.  — ~Px.  122. 

1  How  pleased  and  blessed  was  I 
To  hear  the  people  cry, 

'  Come,  let  us  seek  our  God  to-day  !  ' 
Yes,  with  a  cheerful  zeal 
We  haste  to  Zion's  hill, 

And  there  our  vows  and  honors  pay. 

2  Zion,  thrice  happy  place, 
Adorned  with  wondrous  grace, 

And  walls  of  strength  embrace  thee  round 
In  thee  our  tribes  appear 
To  pray,  and  praise,  and  hear 

The  sacred  gospel's  joyful  Bound. 


SANCTUARY    AND    SABBATIL 

May  peace  attend  thy  gate, 
And  joy  within  thee  wait 

To  bless  the  soul  of  every  guest : 
The  man  who  seeks  thy  peace, 
And  wishes  thine  increase, 

A  thousand  blessings  on  him  rest. 

My  tongue  repeats  her  tows  ; 
'  Peace  to  this  sacred  house  ! ' 

For  here  my  friends  and  kindred  dwell 
And  since  my  glorious  God 
Makes  thee  his  blest  abode, 

My  soul  shall  ever  love  thee  well. 


4.  L.  M. 

Surely  the  Lord  is  in  this  Place.  —  Gen.  28  :  lfi. 

1  Lo,  God  is  here  !  let  us  adore, 

And  humbly  bow  before  his  face  : 
Let  all  within  us  feel  his  power. 
Let  all  within  us  seek  his  grace. 

2  Lo,  God  is  here  !  him,  day  and  night, 

United  choirs  of  angels  sing : 
To  him,  enthroned  above  all  height. 

Heaven's  host  their  noblest  praises  bring 

3  Being  of  beings,  may  our  praise 

Thy  courts  with  grateful  incense  till ; 
Still  may  we  stand  before  thy  face. 
Still  hear  and  do  thy  sovereign  will. 

4  Sovereign  of  all  below,  above, 

Man's  noblest  work  is  serving  thee  ; 
Thy  Spirit  o'er  our  hearts  shall  move, 
And  tune  them  all  to  harmony. 


PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 

5.  7s.  Bowrino. 

The  Temple. 

1  In  thy  courts  let  peace  be  found  ; 

Be  thy  temple  full  of  love  ; 
Here  we  tread  on  holy  ground, 
All  serene  around,  above. 

2  While  the  knee  in  prayer  is  bent, 

While  with  praise  the  heart  o'erflows, 
Tranquillize  the  turbulent, 
Give  the  weary  one  repose. 

3  Be  the  place  for  worship  meet, 

Meet  the  worship  for  the  place  — 
Contemplation's  blest  retreat, 

Shrine  of  guilelessness  and  grace  ! 

4  As  an  infant  knows  its  home, 

Lord,  may  we  thy  temple  know ; 
Hither  for  instruction  come, 
Hence  by  thee  instructed  go. 

6.  S.  M.  E.  Taylor. 
Invitation  to  the  House  of  God. 

1  Come  to  the  house  of  prayer, 

0  thou  afflicted,  come  ; 
The  God  of  peace  shall  meet  thee  there ; 
He  makes  that  house  his  home. 

2  Come  to  the  house  of  praise, 

Ye  who  are  happy  now  ; 
In  sweet  accord  your  voices  raise, 
In  kindred  homage  bow. 

3  Ye  aged,  hither  come, 

For  ye  have  felt  his  love  ; 
Soon  shall  your  trembling  tongues  bo  dumb, 
Your  lips  forget  to  move. 

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SANCTUARY    AND    SABBATH. 


4  Ye  young,  before  his  throne, 

Come,  bow  ;  your  voices  raise  ; 
Let  not  your  hearts  his  praise  disown 
Who  gives  the  power  to  praise. 

5  Thou,  whose  benignant  eye 

In  mercy  looks  on  all, 
Who  seest  the  tear  of  misery, 

And  hear'st  .the  mourner's  call,  — 

6  Up  to  thy  dwelling-place 

Bear  our  frail  spirits  on, 
Till  they  outstrip  time's  tardy  pace, 
And  heaven  on  earth  be  won. 


7.  8s,  7s  &  4.  Kelly. 

Forsake  not  assembling  together.  — Heb.  10  :  25 

1  In  thy  name,  0  Lord,  assembling, 

We,  thy  people,  now  draw  near  : 
Teach  us  to  rejoice  with  trembling ; 
Speak,  and  let  thy  servants  hear  ; 

Hear  with  meekness  — 
Hear  thy  word  with  godly  fear. 

2  While  our  days  on  earth  are  lengthened, 

May  we  give  them,  Lord,  to  thee  : 
Cheered  by  hope,  and  daily  strengthened, 
May  we  run,  nor  weary  be, 

Till  thy  glory 
Without  cloud  in  heaven  we  see. 

3  There,  in  worship  purer,  sweeter, 

All  thy  people  shall  adore, 
Tasting  of  enjoyment  greater 

Than  they  could  conceive  before,  — 

Full  enjoyment,  — 
Holy  bliss,  forevermore. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

8.  L.  M.  H.  Mr  abb. 

Coming  together  in  the  Name  of  Jesus.  — Mat.  18:20. 

1  Great  God,  the  followers  of  thy  Son. 

We  bow  before  thy  mercy-seat, 
To  worship  thee,  the  Holy  One, 
And  pour  our  wishes  at  thy  feet. 

2  0,  grant  thy  blessing  here  to-day  ; 

0,  give  thy  people  joy  and  peace  ; 
The  tokens  of  thy  love  display, 
And  favor  that  shall  never  cease. 

3  We  seek  the  truth  which  Jesus  brought :, 

His  path  of  light  we  long  to  tread  ; 
Here  be  his  holy  doctrines  taught. 
And  here  their  purest  influence  shed. 

4  May  faith,  and  hope,  and  love  abound  ; 

Our  sins  and  errors  be  forgiven  ; 
And  we,  from  day  to  day,  be  found 
Children  of  God  and  heirs  of  heave:;. 

9.  7s.  J.  Taylor 

Wherewith  shall  I  come  before  the  Lord/  —  Mic.  6:3. 

1  Lord,  what  offering  shall  we  bring, 

At  thine  altars  when  we  bow  ? 
Hearts,  the  pure,  unsullied  spring, 
Whence  the  kind  affections  flow  ;  — 

2  Willing  hands,  to  lead  the  blind, 

Heal  the  wounded,  feed  the  poor  : 
Love,  embracing  all  our  kind, 
Charity,  with  liberal  store. 

3  Teach  us,  0  thou  heavenly  King, 

Thus  to  shoV  our  grateful  mind, 
Thus  th'  accepted  offering  bring, 
Love  to  thee  and  all  mankind. 


SAINXTUARY    AND    SABBATH. 

10.  L.  M.  Watts. 
The  Lord  will  give  Grace  and  Glory.  —  Ps.  84 

1  Great  God,  attend,  while  Zion  sings 
The  joy  that  from  thy  presence  springs : 
To  spend  one  day  with  thee  on  earth 
Exceeds  a  thousand  days  of  mirth. 

2  Might  I  enjoy  the  meanest  place 
Within  thy  house,  0  God  of  grace, 
Not  tents  of  ease,  nor  thrones  of  power, 
Should  tempt  my  feet  to  leave  thy  door. 

3  God  is  our  sun  —  he  makes  our  day ; 
God  is  our  shield  —  he  guards  our  way 
From  all  th'  assaults  of  hell  and  sin, 
From  foes  without  and  foes  within. 

4  All  needful  grace  will  God  bestow, 
And  crown  that  grace  with  glory  too  ; 
He  gives  us  all  things,  and  withholds 
No  good  from  pure  and  upright  souls. 

11.  CM.  Newtow. 

A  Blessing  sought. 

1  Great  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  hoar  ; 

Thy  presence  now  display  ; 
We  kneel  within  thy  house  of  prayer  ; 
0,  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 

2  The  clouds  which  veil  thee  from  our  sight, 

In  pity,  Lord,  remove  ; 
Dispose  our  minds  to  hear  aright 
The  message  of  thy  love. 

3  Help  us,  with  holy  fear  and  joy, 

To  kneel  before  thy  face  ; 
0,  make  us,  creatures  of  thy  power, 
The  children  of  thy  grace. 


PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 

12.  S.  M.  Watts. 

Call  to  joyous  Worship. 

1  Come,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 

And  let  our  joys  be  known  ; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 

Be  banished  from  the  place  ; 
Religion  never  was  designed 
To  make  our  pleasures  less. 

8  The  men  of  grace  have  found 
Glory  begun  below ; 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

4  The  hill  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

5  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 

And  every  tear  be  dry  ; 
We're  marching  thro'  Immanuel's  ground 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 

13.  L.  M. 

The  House  of  God. 

1  Be  still !  be  still !  for  all  around, 
On  either  hand,  is  holy  ground  : 
Here  in  his  house  the  Lord  to-day 
Will  listen,  while  his  people  pray. 

2  Thou,  tossed  upon  the  waves  of  care, 
Ready  to  sink  with  deep  despair, 
Here  ask  relief,  with  heart  sincere, 

And  thou  shalt  find  that  God  is  here. 

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SANCTUARY    AND   SABBATH. 

3  Thou  who  hast  laid  within  tho  grave 
Those  whom  thou  hadst  no  power  to  save, 
Believe  their  spirits  now  are  near, 

For  angels  wait  while  God  is  here. 

4  Thou  who  hast  dear  ones  far  away, 
In  foreign  lands,  'mid  ocean's  spray, 
Pray  for  them  now,  and  dry  the  tear, 
And  trust  the  God  who  listens  here. 

5  Thou  who  art  mourning  o'er  thy  sin. 
Deploring  guilt  that  reigns  within, 
The  God  of  peace  is  ever  near ; 
The  troubled  spirit  meets  him  here. 

14.  H.  M.  Watts. 

The  Lord  God  is  a  Sun  and  Shield.  —  Ps.  84. 

1  To  spend  one  sacred  day 

Where  God  and  saints  abide 
Affords  diviner  joy 

Than  thousand  days  beside  : 


Where  God  resorts, 
I  love  it  more 


To  keep  the  door, 
Than  shine  in  courts. 


2  God  is  our  sun  and  shield, 
Our  light,  and  our  defence  : 
With  gifts  his  hands  are  filled ; 
We  draw  our  blessings  thence 


He  shall  bestow 
On  Jacob's  race 


Peculiar  grace, 
And  glory  too. 


3  The  Lord  his  people  loves  ; 
His  hand  no  good  withholds 
From  those  his  heart  approves 
From  pure  and  upright  souls : 


Thrice  happy  he, 
0  God  of  hosts, 


Whose  spirit  trusts 
Alone  in  thee. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

15.  C.  M.  Watol 

Early  will  I  seek  thee.  —  Ps.  63  : 1. 

1  Early,  my  God,  without  delay, 

I  haste  to  seek  thy  face ; 
My  thirsty  spirit  faints  away 
Without  thy  cheering  grace. 

2  So  pilgrims  on  the  scorching  sand, 

Beneath  a  burning  sky, 
Long  for  a  cooling  stream  at  hand, 
And  they  must  drink  or  die. 

3  I've  seen  thy  glory  and  thy  power 

Through  all  thy  temple  shine  ; 
My  God,  repeat  that  heavenly  hour, 
That  vision  so  divine. 

4  Not  life  itself,  with  all  its  joys, 

Can  my  best  passions  move, 
Or  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  voice, 
As  thy  forgiving  love. 

5  Thus,  till  my  last  expiring  day, 

I'll  bless  my  God  and  King ; 
Thus  will  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray, 
And  tune  my  heart  to  sing. 

16.  Us  &  5.  Bowiuno. 

Prayer  of  a  lowly  Spirit. 

From  the  recesses  of  a  lowly  spirit 
Our  humble  prayer  ascends :  0  Father,  hear  it, 
Upsoaring  on  the  wings  of  awe  and  meekness ; 
Forgive  its  weakness. 

We  see  thy  hand :  it  leads  us,  it  supports  us ; 
We  hear  thy  voice  :  it  counsels  and  it  courts  us: 
And  then  we  turn  away ;  and  still  thy  kindness 
Forgives  our  blindness. 


SANCTUARY    AND    SABBATH. 

3  0,  how  long-suffering,  Lord  !  but  thou  delightest 
To  win  with  love  the  wandering ;  thou  invitest 
By  smiles  of  mercy,  not  by  frowns  or  terrors, 

Man  from  his  errors. 

4  Father  and  Saviour,  plant  within  each  bosom 
The  seeds  of  holiness,  and  bid  them  blossom 
In  fragrance  and  in  beauty  bright  and  vernal, 

And  spring  eternal. 

17.  0.  M.  Watts. 

Wlxat  shall  I  render  unto  the  Lord  t  —  Ps.  1 16  :  12. 

1  What  shall  I  render  to  my  God 

For  all  his  kindness  shown  ? 
My  feet  shall  visit  thine  abode, 
My  songs  address  thy  throne. 

2  Among  the  saints  that  nil  thy  house 

My  offerings  shall  be  paid ; 
There  shall  my  zeal  perform  the  vows 
My  soul  in  anguish  made. 

3  How  happy  all  thy  servants  are  ! 

How  great  thy  grace  to  me  ! 
My  life,  which  thou  hast  made  thy  care, 
Lord,  I  devote  to  thee. 

1  Xow  I  am  thine,  forever  thine, 
Nor  shall  my  purpose  move  ; 
Thy  hand  hath  loosed  my  bonds  of  pain, 
And  bound  me  with  thy  love. 

5  Here  in  thy  courts  I  leave  my  vow, 
And  thy  rich  grace  record  ; 
Witness,  ye  saints,  who  hear  me  now, 
If  I  forsake  the  Lord. 
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PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

21 .  C.  M. 

A  Blessing  sought. 

1  Again  our  earthly  cares  we  leave, 

And  to  thy  courts  repair  ; 
Again,  with  joyful  feet,  we  come 
To  meet  our  Saviour  here. 

2  Within  these  walls  let  holy  peace, 

And  love,  and  concord  dwell ; 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  case, 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

3  The  feeling  heart,  the  melting  eye, 

The  humble  mind,  bestow  ; 
And  shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
To  make  our  graces  grow. 

4  May  we  in  faith  receive  thy  word, 

In  faith  present  our  prayers, 
And  in  the  presence  of  our  Lord 
Unbosom  all  our  cares. 

5  Show  us  some  token  of  thy  love, 

Our  fainting  hope  to  raise; 
And  pour  thy  blessing  from  above, 
That  we  may  render  praise. 

22.  c.  M. 

Prayer  for  special  Favor. 

1  Within  thy  house,  0  Lord,  our  God, 

In  glory  now  appear ; 
Make  this  a  place  of  thine  abode, 
And  shed  thy  blessings  here. 

2  When  we  thy  mercy-seat  surround, 

Thy  spirit,  Lord,  impart ; 
And  let  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound 
With  power  reacli  every  heart. 


SANCTUARY   AND    SABBATH. 


3  Here  let  the  blind  their  sight  obtain ; 

Here  give  the  mourners  rest ; 
Let  Jesus  here  triumphant  reign, 
Enthroned  in  every  breast. 

4  Here  let  the  voice  of  sacred  joy 

And  humble  prayer  arise, 
Till  higher  strains  our  tongues  employ 
In  realms  beyond  the  skies. 

23.  C.  M.  Watts. 

I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me.  —  Ps.  122. 

1  How  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 

My  friends  devoutly  say, 
'  In  Zion  let  us  all  appear, 
And  keep  the  solemn  day  ' ! 

2  I  love  her  gates  ;  I  love  the  road  ; 

The  church,  adorned  with  grace, 
Stands  like  a  palace  built  for  God, 
To  show  his  milder  face. 

3  Up  to  her  courts,  with  joy  unknown, 

The  holy  tribes  repair  ; 
The  Son  of  David  holds  his  throne, 
And  sits  in  judgment  there. 

4  Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place, 

And  joy  a  constant  guest ; 
With  holy  gifts  and  heavenly  grace 
Be  her  attendants  blessed. 

5  My  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still, 

While  life  or  breath  remains  ; 
Here  my  best  friends,  my  kindred,  dwell ; 
Here  God,  my  Saviour,  reigns. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

24.  8s  &  7s.  J.  Taylor 

The  Fount  of  Blessing. 

1  Far  from  mortal  cares  retreating, 

Sordid  hopes  and  vain  desires, 

Here,  our  willing  footsteps  meeting, 

Every  heart  to  heaven  aspires. 

2  From  the  Fount  of  glory  beaming, 

Light  celestial  cheers  our  eyes, 
Mercy  from  above  proclaiming- 
Peace  and  pardon  from  the  skies. 

3  Who  may  share  this  great  salvation  ? 

Every  pure  and  humble  mind, 
Every  kindred,  tongue,  and  nation, 
From  the  stains  of  guilt  refined. 

4  Blessings  all  around  bestowing, 

God  withholds  his  care  from  none, 
Grace  and  mercy  ever  flowing 
From  the  fountain  of  his  throne. 

25.  L.   M.  llEBEB. 

Seeking  Refuge. 

1  Forth  from  the  dark  and  stormy  sky, 
Lord,  to  thine  altar's  shade  we  fly ; 
Forth  from  the  world,  its  hope  and  fear, 
Father,  we  seek  thy  shelter  here  : 
Weary  and  weak,  thy  grace  we  pray  ; 
Turn  not,  0  Lord,  thy  guests  away. 

2  Long  have  we  roamed  in  want  and  pain; 
Long  have  we  sought  thy  rest  in  vain  ; 
VVildered  in  doubt,  in  darkness  lost, 
Long  have  our  souls  been  tempest-tossed: 
Low  at  thy  feet  our  sins  we  lay  ; 

Turn  not,  0  Lord,  thy  guests  away. 


SANCTUARY   AND    SABBATH. 

26.  C.  M.  Bowking. 

*  Pure  Worship. 

1  The  offerings  to  thy  throne  which  rise, 

Of  mingled  praise  and  prayer, 
Are  but  a  worthless  sacrifice 
Unless  the  heart  is  there. 

2  Upon  thine  all-discerning  ear 

Let  no  vain  words  intrude  ; 
No  tribute  but  the  vow  sincere  — 
The  tribute  of  the  good. 

3  My  offerings  will  indeed  be  blest, 

If  sanctified  by  thee  — 
If  thy  pure  spirit  touch  my  breast 
With  its  own  purity. 

4  0,  may  that  spirit  warm  my  heart 

To  piety  and  love, 
And  to  life's  lowly  vale  impart 
Some  rays  from  heaven  above. 

27.  lis.  Mrs.  Osgood. 

I  will  be  glad  in  the  Lord.  —  Ps.  104 :  34. 

1  Approach  not  the  altar  with  gloom  in  thy  soul, 
Nor  let  thy  feet  falter  from  terror's  control ; 

God  loves  not  the  sadness  of  fear  and  mistrust ; 
0,  serve  him  with  gladness —  the  Loving  and  Just. 

2  His  bounty  is  tender,  his  being  is  love ; 

His  smile  fills  with  splendor  the  blue  arch  above ; 

Confiding,  believing,  0,  enter  always 

His  courts  with  thanksgiving,  his  portals  with  praise. 

3  Come  not  to  his  temple  with  pride  in  thy  mien, 
But  lowly  and  simple,  in  courage  serene  ; 

Bring  meekly  before  him  the  faith  of  a  child, 
Bow  down  and  adore  him  with  heart  undefiled. 

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28.  ii.  m. 

Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you. —  Mat.  7    7v 

1  0  Thou  that  hearest  prayer, 

Attend  our  humble  cry, 
And  let  thy  servants  share 

Thy  blessing  from  on  high  : 
We  plead  the  promise  of  thy  word ; 
Grant  us  thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord. 

2  If  earthly  parents  hear 

Their  children  when  they  cry, 
If  they,  with  love  sincere, 

Their  children's  wants  supply, 
Much  more  wilt  thou  thy  love  display, 
And  answer  when  thy  children  pray. 

3  Our  heavenly  Father,  thou  ; 

We,  children  of  thy  grace : 
0,  let  thy  Spirit  now 

Descend  and  fill  the  place, 
That  all  may  feel  the  heavenly  flame, 
And  all  unite  to  praise  thy  name. 

29.  C.  M.  Browne. 

Languid  Devotion  lamented. 

1  Frequent  the  day  of  God  returns 

To  shed  its  quickening  beams  ; 
And  yet,  how  slow  devotion  burns! 
How  languid  are  its  flames  ! 

2  Accept  our  faint  attempts  to  love  ; 

Our  follies,  Lord,  forgive  : 
Wo  would  be  like  thy  saints  above, 
And  praise  thee  while  we  live. 


SANCTUARY   AND    SABBATH. 

3  Increase,  0  Lord,  our  faith  and  hope, 

And  fit  us  to  ascend 
Where  the  assembly  ne'er  breaks  up, 
And  Sabbaths  never  end  ;  — 

4  Where  we  shall  breathe  in  heavenly  air, 

With  heavenly  lustre  shine, 
Before  the  throne  of  God  appear, 
And  feast  on  love  divine. 

5  There  shall  we  join,  and  never  tire, 

To  sing  immortal  lays, 
And,  with  the  bright,  seraphic  choir, 
Sound  forth  Immaiuiel's  praise. 

30.  C.  M.  Jervm. 

Ilomaje  and  Devotion. 

1  With  sacred  joy  we  lift  our  eyes 

To  those  bright  realms  above, 
That  glorious  temple  in  the  skies, 
Where  dwells  eternal  love. 

2  Before  the  gracious  throne  we  bow 

Of  heaven's  almighty  King ; 
Here  we  present  the  solemn  vow, 
And  hymns  of  praise  we  sing. 

3  0  Lord,  while  in  thy  house  we  kneel 

With  trust  and  holy  fear, 
Thy  mercy  and  thy  truth  reveal, 
And  lend  a  gracious  ear. 

4  With  fervor  teach  our  hearts  to  pray, 

And  tune  our  lips  to  sing ; 
Nor  from  thy  presence  cast  away 
The  sacrifice  we  bring. 

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31.  CM.  Watts. 

God  present  in  the  Sanctuary. 

1  My  soul,  how  lovely  is  the  pla^e 

To  which  thy  God  resorts ! 
'Tis  heaven  to  see  his  smiling  face, 
Though  in  his  earthly  courts. 

2  There  the  great  Monarch  of  the  skies 

His  saving  power  displays, 
And  light  breaks  in  upon  our  eyes, 
With  kind  and  quickening  rays. 

3  With  his  rich  gifts  the  heavenly  Dove 

Descends  and  fills  the  place, 
While  Christ  reveals  his  wondrous  love, 
And  sheds  abroad  his  grace. 

32.  S.  M.  Stennett. 

Even  thine  Altars,  O  Lord  of  Hosts.  —  Ps.  84 :  3. 

1  How  charming  is  the  place 

Where  my  Redeemer,  God, 

Unveils  the  beauties  of  his  face, 

And  sheds  his  love  abroad ! 

2  Not  the  fair  palaces, 

To  which  the  great  resort, 
Are  once  to  be  compared  with  this, 
Where  Jesus  holds  his  court. 

8  Here  on  the  mercy-seat, 

With  radiant  glory  crowned, 
Our  joyful  eyes  behold  him  sit, 
And  smile  on  all  around. 

4  Give  me,  0  Lord,  a  place 

Within  thy  blest  abode, 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace, 
The  servants  of  my  God. 


SANCTUARY    AND    SABBATH. 

33.  7s.  MONTGOMEET. 
Did  not  our  Heart  burn  within  us  t  —  Luke  24  :  32. 

1  To  thy  templo  I  repair  ; 
Lord,  I  love  to  worship  there, 
When  within  the  veil  I  meet 
Christ  before  the  mercy-seat. 

2  While  thy  glorious  praise  is  sung, 
Touch  my  lips,  unloose  my  tongue, 
That  my  joyful  soul  may  bless 
Thee,  the  Lord,  my  Righteousness. 

3  While  thy  word  is  heard  with  awe, 
While  we  tremble  at  thy  law, 

Let  thy  gospel's  wondrous  love 
Every  doubt  and  fear  remove: 

34.  L.  M.  Mrs.  Gilmak. 

The  Day  of  Rest. 

1  We  bless  thee  for  this  sacred  day, 

Thou  who  hast  every  blessing  given, 
Which  sends  the  dreams  of  earth  away, 
And  yields  a  glimpse  of  opening  heaven. 

2  Rich  day  of  holy,  thoughtful  rest, 

May  we  improve  thy  calm  repose, 
And,  in  God's  service  truly  blest, 
Forget  the  world,  its  joys,  its  woes. 

8  Lord,  may  thy  truth  upon  the  heart 
Now  fall  and  dwell  as  heavenly  dew, 
And  flowers  of  grace  in  freshness  start 
Where  once  the  weeds  of  error  grew. 

4  May  Prayer  now  lift  her  sacred  wings, 
Contented  with  that  aim  alone 
Which  bears  her  to  the  King  of  kings, 
And  rests  her  at  his  sheltering  throne. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

35.  C.  M.  Barbauld 

The  Sabbath  of  the  Soul. 

1  0  Father,  though  the  anxious  fear 

May  cloud  to-morrow's  way, 
No  fear  nor  doubt  shall  enter  here ; 
All  shall  be  thine  to-day. 

2  We  will  not  bring  divided  hearts 

To  worship  at  thy  shrine  ; 
But  each  unworthy  thought  departs, 
And  leaves  this  temple  thine. 

3  Then  sleep  to-day,  tormenting  cares, 

Of  earth  and  folly  born  ; 
Ye  shall  not  dim  the  light  that  streams 
From  this  celestial  morn. 

4  To-morrow  will  be  time  enough 

To  feel  your  harsh  control ; 
Ye  shall  not  violate  this  day 
The  sabbath  of  the  soul. 

5  Sleep,  sleep  for  ever,  guilty  thoughts : 

Let  fires  of  vengeance  die  ; 
And,  purged  from  sin,  may  1  b^boW 
A  God  of  purity  ] 

36.  L.  M. 

l(cjoici)uj  in  the  Sabbath. 

1  My  opening  eyes  with  rapture  see 

The  dawn  of  thy  returning  day ; 

My  thoughts,  0  God,  ascend  to  thee, 

While  thus  my  early  vows  I  pay. 

2  I  yield  my  heart  to  thee  alone, 

Nor  would  receive  another  guest; 
Eternal  King,  erect  thy  throne, 

And  reign  sole  Monarch  in  my  breast. 


SANCTUARY   AND    SABBATH. 

3  0,  bid  this  trifling  world  retire, 

And  drive  each  carnal  thought  away, 
Nor  let  rne  feel  one  vain  desire, 

One  sinful  thought,  through  all  the  day, 

4  Then,  to  thy  courts  when  I  repair, 

My  soul  shall  rise  on  joyful  wing, 
The  wonders  of  thy  love  declare, 

And  join  the  strains  which  angels  sing. 


37.  II.    31.  COTTERILL. 

The  Day  that  God  hath  blessed. 

1  Awake,  ye  saint?,  awake, 

And  hail  this  sacred  day  ; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  praise 
Your  joyful  homage  pay  ; 
Come,  bless  the  day  that  God  hath  blessed, 
The  type  of  heaven's  eternal  rest. 

2  On  this  auspicious  morn 

The  Lord  of  life  arose : 
He  burst  the  bars  of  death, 

And  vanquished  all  our  foes  ; 
And  now  he  pleads  our  cause  above, 
And  reaps  the  fruit  of  all  his  love. 

3  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord  ! 

Heaven  with  hosannas  rings, 
And  earth,  in  humbler  strains, 

Thy  praise  responsive  sings  — 
Worthy  the  Lamb,  that  once  was  slain, 
Through  endless  years  to  live  and  reign. 

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38.  S.  M.  Ltte. 

Enjoyment  in  Worship. 

1  Sweet  is  the  work,  0  Lord, 

Thy  glorious  name  to  sing, 
To  praise  and  pray,  to  hear  thy  word, 
And  grateful  offerings  bring  ;  — 

2  Sweet,  at  the  dawning  light, 

Thy  boundless  love  to  tell, 
And,  when  approach  the  shades  of  night, 
Still  on  the  theme  to  dwell ;  — 

3  Sweet,  on  this  day  of  rest, 

To  join,  in  heart  and  voice, 
With  those  who  love  and  serve  thee  best, 
And  in  thy  name  rejoice. 

4  To  songs  of  praise  and  joy 

Be  every  Sabbath  given, 
That  such  may  be  our  blest  employ 
Eternally  in  heaven. 

39.  7s.  Newton. 

The  Sabbath  in  the  Sanchiary. 

1  Safely  through  another  week 

God  has  brought  us  on  our  way; 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek, 

Waiting  in  his  courts  to-day  — 
Pay  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 

2  While  we  seek  supplies  of  grace 

Through  the  dear  Redeemer's  name, 
Show  thy  reconciling  face, 

Take  away  our  sin  and  shame  ; 
From  our  worldly  cares  set  free, 
May  we  rest,  this  day,  in  theo, 


SANCTUARY  AND   SABBATH. 

3  Here  we  come  thy  name  to  praise ; 

Let  us  feel  thy  presence  near ; 
May  thy  glories  meet  our  eyes, 

While  we  in  thy  house  appear ; 
Here  afford  us,  Lord,  a  taste 
Of  our  everlasting  feast. 

4  May  the  gospel's  joyful  sound 

Conquer  sinners,  comfort  saints, 
Make  the  fruits  of  grace  abound, 

Bring  relief  from  all  complaints  : 
Thus  let  all  our  Sabbaths  prove, 
Till  we  join  the  church  above. 

40.  C.  M.  Mrs.  Foli Eir, 

Love  of  Sabbath  Service. 

1  How  sweet,  upon  this  sacred  day, 

The  best  of  all  the  seven, 
To  cast  our  earthly  thoughts  away, 
And  think  of  God  and  heaven ! 

2  How  sweet  to  be  allowed  to  pray 

Our  sins  may  be  forgiven  — 
With  filial  confidence  to  say, 
'  Father,  who  art  in  heaven ' ! 

3  And  if,  to  make  our  sins  depart, 

In  vain  the  will  has  striven, 
He  who  regards  the  inmost  heart 
Will  send  his  'grace  from  heaven. 

4  Then  hail,  thou  sacred,  blessed  day, 

The  best  of  all  the  seven, 
When  hearts  unite  their  vows  to  pay 
Of  gratitude  to  Heaven. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

41.  C.  M.  Watts. 

This  is  the  Day  which  the  Lord  hath  made.  — Ps.  118  :  24. 

1  This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made ; 

He  calls  the  hours  his  own ; 
Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

2  To-day  lie  rose  and  left  the  dead, 

And  Satan's  empire  fell ; 
To-day  the  saints  his  triumph  spread, 
And  all  his  wonders  tell. 

3  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  men 

With  messages  of  grace,  — 
Who  comes,  in  God  his  Father's  name, 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

4  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains 

The  church  on  earth  can  raise ; 
The  highest  heavens,  in  which  he  reigns, 
Shall  give  him  nobler  praise. 

42.  C.  M.  Barbauld. 

The  Lord's  Day  Morning. 

1  Again  the  Lord  of  life  and  light 

Awakes  the  kindling  ray, 
Unseals  the  eyelids  of  the  morn, 
And  pours  increasing  day. 

2  0,  what  a  night  was  that  which  wrapped 

The  heathen  world  in  gloom ! 
0,  what  a  sun  which  broke,  this  day, 
Triumphant  from  the  tomb  ! 

3  This  day  be  grateful  homage  paid, 

And  loud  hosannas  sung; 
Let  gladness  dwell  in  every  heart, 
And  praise  on  every  tongue. 


SANCTUARY    AND    SABBATH. 

4  Ten  thousand  differing  lips  shall  join 
To  hail  this  welcome  morn, 
Which  scatters  blessings  from  its  wings 
To  nations  yet  unborn. 

43.  C.  M.  Lyt& 

Our  Feet  shall  stand  within  thy  Gates.  —  Ps.  122  :  2. 

1  With  joy  we  hail  the  sacred  day 

Which  God  has  called  his  own  ; 
With  joy  the  summons  we  obey 
To  worship  at  his  throne. 

2  Spirit  of  grace,  0,  deign  to  dwell 

Within  thy  church  below  ; 
Make  her  in  holiness  excel, 
With  pure  devotion  glow. 

3  Let  peace  within  her  walls  be  found, 

Let  all  her  sons  unite 
To  spread  with  grateful  zeal  around 
Her  clear  and  shining  light. 

44.  C.  M. 

Blest  Day  of  God. 

1  Blest  day  of  God,  most  calm,  must  bright, 

The  first  and  best  of  days  ; 
The  laborer's  rest,  the  saint's  delight, 
The  day  of  prayer  and  praise. 

2  My  Saviour's  face  made  thee  to  shine  : 

His  rising  thee  did  raise, 
And  made  thee  heavenly  and  divine 
Beyond  all  other  days. 

3  The  first-fruits  oft  a  blessing  prove 

Tq  all  the  sheaves  behind  ; 
And  they  who  do  the  Sabbath  love, 
A  happy  week  will  find. 

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45.  C.  P.  M.  Tholuce. 

Sabbath  Rest. 

1  0  sacred  day  of  holy  rest, 

The  Sabbath  which  the  Lord  hath  blost, 

And  to  his  people  given, 
On  thee  descends  a  peaceful  ray 
Of  the  eternal  Sabbath  day, 

My  heritage  in  heaven. 

2  0,  ever  sacred  and  sublime 
The  Sabbath  rest,  a  festal  time 

God's  mercy  richly  gave  ; 
The  peace  he  has  eternally 
To-day  he  pours  out  as  a  sea, 

In  which  our  souls  may  lave. 

3  And  now,  in  faith,  my  heart  receives 
The  rest  the  resurrection  gives 

From  Jesus'  open  grave  ; 
And  when  I  see  him  as  he  is, 
My  soul  shall  reach  her  highest  bliss, 

Her  perfect  rest  shall  have. 

46.  S.  M.  Watm. 

The  Sabbath  welcomed. 

1  Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest, 

That  saw  the  Lord  arise,  — 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes. 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 

And  feasts  his  saints  to-day; 
Here  may  we  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 


SANCTUARY   AND   SABBATH. 

3  One  day  amid  the  place 

Where  Christ  my  Lord  hath  been 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasure  and  of  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
And  sit  and  sing  herself  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

47.  Ts.  S.  F.  Smith. 

Sabbath  Evening. 

1  Softly  fades  the  twilight  ray 
Of  the  holy  Sabbath  day ; 
Gently  as  life's  setting  sun 

When  the  Christian's  course  is  run. 

2  Night  her  solemn  mantle  spreads 
O'er  the  earth  as  daylight  fades ; 
All  things  tell  of  calm  repose 
At  the  holy  Sabbath's  close. 

3  Peace  is  on  the  world  abroad ; 
Tis  the  holy  peace  of  God  — 
Symbol  of  the  peace  within 
When  the  spirit  rests  from  sin. 

4  Still  the  Spirit  lingers  near 
Where  the  evening  worshipper 
Seeks  communion  with  the  ekies, 
Pressing  onward  to  the  prize. 

6  Saviour,  may  our  Sabbaths  be 
Days  of  peace  and  joy  in  thee, 
Till  in  heaven  our  souls  repose, 
Where  the  Sabbath  ne'er  shall  close. 

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PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 

48.  L.  M.  Raffles. 

The  Hour  of  Prayer. 

1  Blest  hour,  when  mortal  man  retires 

To  hold  communion  with  his  God, 
To  send  to  heaven  his  warm  desires, 
And  listen  to  the  sacred  word. 

2  Blest  hour,  when  earthly  cares  resign 

Their  empire  o'er  his  anxious  breast, 
While,  all  around,  the  calm  divine 
Proclaims  the  holy  day  of  rest. 

3  Blest  hour,  when  God  himself  draws  nigh, 

Well  pleased  his  people's  voice  to  hear, 
To  hush  the  penitential  sigh, 

And  wipe  away  the  mourner's  tear. 

4  Blest  hour  —  for  where  the  Lord  resorts 

Foretastes  of  future  bliss  are  given, 
And  mortals  find  his  earthly  courts 
The  house  of  God,  the  gate  of  heaven. 

49.  L.  M.  Stennett. 

They  shall  hallo iv  my  Sabbaths.  —  Ezek.  44  :  24. 

1  Another  six  days'  work  is  done, 
Another  Sabbath  is  begun  : 
Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest, 
Improve  the  day  that  God  hath  blest. 

2  0  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise 
As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies, 

And  draw  from  heaven  that  sweet  repose 
Which  none  but  he  who  feels  it  knows  !  — 

3  That  heavenly  calm  within  the  breast, 
The  earnest  of  that  glorious  rest 
Which  for  the  church  of  God  remains, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

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SANCTUARY   AND    SABBATH. 

4  -In  holy  duties  let  the  day, 
In  holy  pleasures,  pass  away ; 
How  sweet  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end ! 

50.  L.  M.  Barbauld. 

The  Sacrifice  of  the  Heart. 

1  When,  as  returns  this  solemn  day, 

Man  comes  to  meet  his  Maker,  God, 
"What  rites,  what  honors,  shall  he  pay  ? 
How  spread  his  sovereign  name  abroad  ? 

2  From  marble  domes  and  gilded  spires 

Shall  curling  clouds  of  incense  rise, 
And  gems,  and  gold,  and  garlands  deck 
The  costly  pomp  of  sacrifice  ? 

3  Vain,  sinful  man  !  creation's  Lord 

Thy  golden  offerings  well  may  spare  ; 
But  give  thy  heart,  and  thou  shalt  find 
Here  dwells  a  God  who  heareth  prayer. 

51.  C.  M.  Mason. 

The  Sabbath  a  Delight.— Is.  58  :  13. 

1  Come,  dearest  Lord,  and  feed  thy  sheep, 

This  day  which  thou  hast  blest ; 
0,  bless  tliis  flock,  and  make  this  fold 
Enjoy  a  heavenly  rest. 

2  Welcome  and  precious  to  my  soul 

Are  these  sweet  days  of  love ; 
But  what  a  Sabbath  shall  I  keep 
When  I  shall  rest  above  ! 

3  I  come,  I  wait,  I  hear,  I  pray ; 

Thy  footsteps,  Lord,  I  trace  ; 
Here,  in  thine  own  appointed  way, 
I  wait  to  see  thy  face. 


PUBLIC    WOilSHIP. 

52.  H.  M.  Haymard. 

Sabbath  Morning. 

1  Welcome,  delightful  morn  ; 

Thou  day  of  sacred  rest, 
I  hail  thy  kind  return  : 

Lord,  make  these  moments  blest. 
From  low  desires  and  fleeting  toys 

1  soar  to  reach  immortal  joys. 

2  Now  may  the  King  descend 

And  fill  his  throne  of  grace  ; 
Thy  sceptre,  Lord,  extend, 

While  saints  address  thy  face. 
Let  sinners  feel  thy  quickening  word, 
And  learn  to  know  and  fear  the  Lord. 

3  Descend,  celestial  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers, 
Disclose  a  Saviour's  love, 

And  bless  the  sacred  hours. 
Then  shall  my  soul  new  life  obtain, 
Nor  Sabbaths  be  enjoyed  in  vain. 

53.  L.  M.  Edmestoh. 

The  Close  of  the  Sabbath. 

1  Sweet  is  the  light  of  Sabbath  eve, 

And  soft  the  sunbeams  lingering  there; 
For  these  blest  hours  the  world  I  leave, 
Wafted  on  wings  of  faith  and  prayer. 

2  The  time  how  lovely  and  how  still ! 

Peace  shines  and  smiles  on  all  below  ; 
The -plain,  the  stream,  the  wood,  the  hill, 
All  fair  with  evening's  setting  glow. 


SANCTUARY    AND   SABBATH. 

3  Season  of  rest  —  the  tranquil  soul 

Feels  the  sweet  calm,  aud  melts  in  love ; 
And,  while  these  sacred  moments  roll, 
Faith  sees  a  smiling  heaven  above. 

4  Nor  will  our  days  of  toil  be  long ; 

Our  pilgrimage  will  soon  be  trod  ; 
And  we  shall  join  the  ceaseless  song, 
The  endless  Sabbath,  of  our  God. 


o4.  L.  M.  Montgomery. 

Sabbath  Evening. 

1  Within  thy  courts  have  millions  met, 

Millions  this  day  before  thee  bowed  ; 
Their  faces  heavenward  were  set ; 

Their  vows  to  thee,  0  God,  they  vowed. 

2  Still,  as  the  light  of  morning  broke 

O'er  island,  continent,  and  deep, 
Thy  far-spread  family  awoke, 

Sabbath  all  round  the  world  to  keep. 

3  From  cast  to  west  the  sun  surveyed, 

From  north  to  south,  adoring  throngs  ; 
And  still  where  evening  stretched  her  shade 
The  stars  came  forth  to  hear  their  songs. 

4  And  not  a  prayer,  a  tear,  a  sigh 

Hath  failed,  this  day,  some  suit  to  gain  ; 
To  hearts  that  sought  thee  thou  wast  nigh, 
Nor  hath  one  sought  thy  face  in  vain. 

5  The  poor  in  spirit  thou  hast  fed  ; 

The  feeble  soul  hath  strengthened  been ; 
The  mourner  thou  hast  comforted  ; 
TIk  pure  in  heart  their  God  have  seen. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

55.  L.    M.  DOPDRIDGB. 

The  Sabbath  a  Type  of  Heavenly  Rest. 

1  Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love  ; 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above ; 

To  that  our  longing  souls  aspire 
With  earnest  hope  and  strong  desire. 

2  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 

Nor  sin,  nor  death  shall  reach  the  place ; 
No  groans  to  mingle  with  the  songs 
Which  warble  from  immortal  tongues. 

3  No  rude  alarms  of  raging  foes  ; 
No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose  ; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

4  0  long-expected  day,  begin  ; 

Dawn  on  these  realms  of  woe  and  sin : 
Fain  would  we  leave  this  weary  road, 
And  sleep  in  death,  to  rest  with  God. 


ADORATION    AND     PRAISE. 

56.  L.  M.  Watt* 

Deliyht  in  Praise. 

1  Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 

To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks,  and  sing; 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light, 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest ; 

No  mortal  care  shall  seize  my  breast ; 
0,  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found, 
Like  David's  harp,  of  solemn  sound. 


ADORATION    AND    PRAISE. 

3  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord, 
And  bless  his  works,  and  bless  his  wora  : 
Thy  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  shine 
[low  deep  thy  counsels,  how  divine ! 

4  And  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 
When  grace  hath  well  refined  my  heart, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

u  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know 
All  I  desired  or  wished  below, 
And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 

57.  L.  M. 

Be  t/tou  exalted,  O  God. —  Vs.  o~. 

1  Be  thou,  0  God,  exalted  high  ; 
And,  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  displayed, 
Till  thou  art  here  as  there  obeyed. 

2  (3  God,  my  heart  is  fixed  ;  'tis  bent 
Its  thankful  tribute  to  present; 

And,  with  my  heart,  my  voice  I'll  raise 
To  thee,  my  God,  in  songs  of  praise. 

3  Thy  praises,  Lord,- 1  will  resound 
To  all  the  listening  nations  round  ; 
Thy  mercy  highest  heaven  transcends, 
Thy  truth  beyond  the  clouds  extends. 

I  Be  thou,  0  God,  exalted  high ; 
And  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  displayed, 
Till  thou  art  here  as  there  obeyed. 


PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 

58.  c.  P.  M.  Ooilvie. 

Praise  ye  Him,  all  his  Hosts.  —  Ps.  148. 

1  Begin,  my  soul,  th'  exalted  lay ; 
Let  each  enraptured  thought  obey, 

And  praise  th'  Almighty's  name  ; 
Lo,  heaven  and  earth,  and  seas  and  skies, 
In  one  melodious  concert  rise 

To  swell  th'  inspiring  theme. 

2  Ye  angels,  catch  the  thrilling  sound, 
While  all  th'  adoring  throngs  around 

His  boundless  mercy  sing  ; 
Let  every  listening  saint  above 
Wake  all  the  tuneful  soul  of  love, 

And  touch  the  sweetest  string. 

o   Wake,  all  ye  soaring  throngs,  and  sing ; 
Ye  feathered  warblers  of  th 

Harmonious  anthems  raise 
To  Him  who  shaped  your  finer  mould, 
Who  tipped  your  glittering  wings  witli  gold, 

And  tuned  your  voice  to  praise. 

4  Let  man,  by  nobler  passions  swayed, — 
Let  man,  in  God's  own  image  made,  — 

His  breath  in  praise  employ ; 
Spread  wide  his  Maker's  name  around, 
While  heaven's  broad  arch  rings  back  the  tsound. 

The  song  of  holy  joy. 


59. 


Holy,  holy,  holy  is  the  Lord.  — Is.  G  :  3. 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 
Be  thy  glorious  name  adored  ; 
Lord,  thy  mercies  never  fail ; 
Hail  celestial  goodness,  hail ! 


ADORATION    AND    PRAISE. 

2  Though  unworthy,  Lord,  thine  ear, 
Deign  our  humble  songs  to  hear ; 
Purer  praise  we  hope  to  bring 
When  around  thy  throne  we  sing. 

3  While  on  earth  ordained  to  stay, 
Guide  our  footsteps  in  thy  way, 
Till  we  come  to  dwell  with  thee, 
Till  we  all  thy  glory  see. 

4  Then,  with  angel-harps,  again 
We  will  wake  a  nobler  strain ; 
There  in  joyful  songs  of  praise 
Our  triumphant  voices  raise. 

60.  ii.  m. 

Universal  Praize. 

1  Ye  boundless  realms  of  joy, 

Exalt  your  Maker's  fame  ; 
His  praise  your  song  employ 
Above  the  starry  frame  ; 
Your  voices  raise,      I  And  seraphim, 
Ye  cherubim  I  To  sing  his  praise. 

2  Let  them  adore  the  Lord, 

And  praise  his  holy  name. 
By  whose  almighty  word 

They  all  from  nothing  came ; 


And  all  shall  last, 
From  changes  free 


His  firm  decree 
Stands  ever  fast. 


3  United  zeal  be  shown 

His  wondrous  fame  to  raise. 
Whose  glorious  name  alone 
Deserves  our  endless  praise. 


Earth's  utmost  ends 
His  power  obey ; 


His  glorious  sway 
The  sky  transcends. 


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PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 

61.  6s  &  4s. 

Invocation. 

1  Come,  thou  almighty  King, 
Help  us  thy  name  to  sing ; 

Help  us  to  praise  ; 
Father  all-glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us, 

Ancient  of  Days. 

2  Come,  thou  all-gracious  Lord. 
By  heaven  and  earth  adored, 

Our  prayer  attend. 
Come,  and  thy  people  bless ; 
Come,  give  thy  word  success : 
Make  thine  own  holiness 

On  us  descend. 


Q 


Never  from  us  depart ; 
Rule  thou  in  every  heart, 

Hence,  evermore ; 
Thy  sovereign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore. 

62.  8s  &  7s. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord.  —  Ps.  148. 

1  Praise  the  Lord  ;  ye  heavens,  adore  him 

Praise  him,  angels,  in  the  height ; 
Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  him ; 

Praise  him,  all  ye  stars  of  light. 
Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  hath  spoken  ; 

Worlds  his  mighty  voice  obeyed ; 
Laws,  which  never  can  be  broken, 

For  their  guidance  lie  hath  made. 


ADORATION    AND    PRAISE. 

2  Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  glorious ; 

Never  shall  his  promise  fail ; 
God  hath  made  his  saints  victorious ; 

Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 
Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation  ; 

Hosts  on  high,  his  power  proclaim 
Heaven,  and  earth,  and  all  creation, 

Praise  and  magnify  his  name. 

63.  ir.  m. 

Holy,  Lord  God  Almighty.  —  Rev.  15  :  3. 

1  0  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Creation's  sovereign  King, 
Thy  majesty  adored 

Let  all  thy  creatures  sing, 


Nor  time  shall  see 
Thy  sway  depart. 


Who  wast,  and  art 
And  art.  to  be  ; 

2  Great  are  thy  works  of  praise. 
0  God  of  boundless  might ; 
All  just  and  true  thy  ways, 
Thou  King  of  saints  in  light. 


Let  all  above 
And  all  below 


Conspire  to  show 
Thy  power  and  love 


3  Who  shall  not  fear  thee.  Lord, 

And  magnify  thy  name': 
Thy  judgments  sent  abroad 

Thy  holiness  proclaim. 
Nations  shall  throng  I  And  thee  adore 
From  every  shore.       j  In  holy  song. 

4  While  all  the  powers  on  high 

Their  swelling  chorus  raise, 
Let  earth  and  man  reply, 
And  echo  back  thy  praise  — 


Thy  glory  own, 
First,  last,  and  best, 

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God  ever  blest, 
And  God  alone. 


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PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

64.  C.  M.  Patrick. 

Te  Deiim. 

1  0  God,  we  praise  thee,  and  confess 

That  thou  the  only  Lord 
And  everlasting  Father  art, 
By  all  the  earth  adored. 

2  To  thee  all  angels  cry  aloud ; 

To  thee  the  powers  on  high, 
Both  cherubim  and  seraphim, 
Continually  do  cry,  — 

3  0  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 
The  world  is  with  the  glory  filled 
Of  thy  majestic  sway. 

4  The  apostles'  glorious  company, 

And  prophets  crowned  with  light, 
With  all  the  martyrs'  noble  host,. 
Thy  constant  praise  recite. 

5  The  holy  church  throughout  the  world, 

0  Lord,  confesses  thee, 
That  thou  eternal  Father  art, 
Of  boundless  majesty. 

65.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Serve  the  Lord  with  Gladness.  —  Ps.  100. 

1  Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 

Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy ; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone ; 
He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

2  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men  ; 
And  when,  like  wandering  sheep  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 


ADORATION    AND    PRAISE. 

8  We  are  his  people,  we  his  care  — 
Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame : 
What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name  ? 

4  We'll  crowd  thy  gates,  with  thankful  songs, 

High  as  the  heaven  our  voices  raise ; 
And  Earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command  ; 

Vast  as  eternity  thy  love ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  shall  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

66.  II.  M.  Watts. 

Exhortation  to  Praise. 

1  Ye  tribes  of  Adam,  join 

With  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
And  offer  notes  divine 
To  your  Creator's  praise  ; 


In  worlds  of  light 
Begin  the  song. 


Ye  holy  throng 
Of  angels  bright, 

2  The  shining  worlds  above 
In  glorious  order  stand, 
Or  in  swift  courses  move, 
By  his  supreme  command. 


He  spake  the  word, 
And  all  their  frame 


From  nothing  came 
To  praise  the  Lord. 

Let  all  the  nations  fear 
The  God  that  rules  above  ; 

He  brings  his  people  near, 

And  makes  them  taste  his  love ; 


While  earth  and  sky 
Attempt  his  praise, 

4* 


His  saints  shall  raise 
His  honors  high. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

67  C.  M.  Sternhold, 

He  bowed  the  Heavens  and  came  down.  — Ps.  18  :  9. 

1  The  Lord  descended  from  above, 

And  bowed  the  heavens  most  high, 
And  underneath  his  feet  he  cast 
The  darkness  of  the  sky. 

2  On  cherubim  and  seraphim 

Full  royally  he  rode, 
And  on  the  wings  of  mighty  winds 
Came  flying  all  abroad. 

3  He  sat  serene  upon  the  floods, 

Their  fury  to  restrain  ; 
And  he,  as  sovereign  Lord  and  King, 
For  evermore  shall  reign. 

68.  L.  M.  Blacklock. 

Majesty  and  Dominion  of  God. 

1  Come,  0  my  soul,  in  sacred  lays 
Attempt  thy  great  Creator's  praise  ; 
But,  0,  what  tongue  can  speak  his  fame  ? 
What  verse  can  reach  the  lofty  theme  ? 

2  Enthroned  amid  the  radiant  spheres, 
He  glory  like  a  garment  wears ; 

To  form  a  robe  of  light  divine, 

Ten  thousand  suns  around  him  shine. 

3  In  all  our  Maker's  grand  designs 
Almighty  power,  with  wisdom,  shines ; 

His  works,  through  all  this  wondrous  frame, 
Declare  the  glory  of  his  name. 

4  Raised  on  devotion's  lofty  wing, 
Do  thou,  my  soul,  his  glories  sing ; 
And  let  his  praise  employ  thy  tongue 
Till  listening  worlds  shall  join  the  song 

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ADORATION    AND    PRAISE. 

^9.  s.  M.  vvati* 

Greatness  of  God's  Mercy. 

1  My  soul,  repeat  his  praise 

Whose  mercies  are  so  great. 
Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
So  ready  to  abate. 

2  His  power  subdues  our  sins, 

And  his  forgiving  love 
Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

o  High  as  the  heavens  are  raised 
Above  the  ground  we  tread, 
So  far  the  riches  of  his  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 

70.  L.    M.  CONDER. 

r raise  to  the  Eternal  King. 

The  Lord  is  King ;  lift  up  thy  voice, 
0  earth,  and,  all  ye  heavens,  rejoice ; 
From  world  to  world  the  joy  shall  ring  — 
The  Lord  omnipotent  is  King. 

The  Lord  is  King ;  child  of  the  dust, 
The  Judge  of  all  the  earth  is  just ; 
Holy  and  true  are  all  his  ways : 
Let  every  creature  speak  his  praise. 

Come,  make  your  wants,  your  burdens  known; 
The  contrite  soul  he'll  ne'er  disown ; 
And  angel  bands  are  waiting  there 
His  messages  of  love  to  bear. 

0,  when  his  wisdom  can  mistake, 
His  might  decay,  his  love  forsake, 
Then  may  his  children  cease  to  sing, 
The  Lord  omnipotent  is  King, 

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PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 

71.  6s  &  4s.  Goom. 

Praise  in  the  Courts  of  the  Lord. 

1  Praise  ye  Jehovah's  name, 
Praise  through  his  courts  proclaim ; 

Rise  and  adore ; 
High  o'er  the  heavens  above 
Sound  his  great  acts  of  love, 
While  his  rich  grace  we  prove, 

Vast  as  his  power. 

2  Now  let  the  trumpet  raise 
Triumphant  sounds  of  praise, 

Wide  as  his  fame ; 
There  let  the  harp  be  found  ; 
Organs,  with  solemn  sound, 
Roll  your  deep  notes  around, 

Filled  with  his  name. 

3  While  his  high  praise  ye  sing, 
Strike  every  sounding  string  — 

Sweet  the  accord. 
He  vital  breath  bestows  ; 
Let  every  breath  that  flows 
His  noblest  fame  disclose : 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

72.  C.   M.  WATT8. 

Access  to  God  by  a  Mediator. 

1  Come,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes 

Up  to  the  courts  above, 
And  smile  to  see  our  Father  there 
Upon  a  throne  of  love. 

2  Come,  let  us  bow  before  his  feet, 

And  venture  near  the  Lord  ; 
No  fiery  cherub  guards  his  seat, 
Nor  double-flaming  sword. 


ADORATION    AND    PRAISE. 

3  The  peaceful  gates  of  heavenly  bliss 

Are  opened  by  the  Son  ; 
High  let  ns  raise  our  notes  of  praise, 
And  reach  th'  almighty  throne. 

4  To  thee  ten  thousand  thanks  we  bring, 

Great  Advocate  on  high, 
And  glory  to  th'  eternal  King, 
Who  lays  his  anger  by. 


73.  S.  M.  Montgomery. 

Bless  ye  the  Lord.  —  Ps.  103. 

1  0,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ; 

His  grace  to  thee  proclaim  ; 
And  all  that  is  within  me,  join 
To  bless  his. holy  name. 

2  0,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ; 

His  mercies  bear  in  mind  ; 
Forget  not  all  his  benefits  ; 
The  Lord  to  thee  is  kind. 

y  He  will  not  always  chide  ; 
He  will  with  patience  wait ; 
His  wrath  is  ever  slow  to  rise, 
And  ready  to  abate. 

4  The  Lord  forgives  thy  sins, 

Prolongs  thy  feeble  breath  ; 
He  healeth  thine  infirmities, 
And  ransoms  thee  from  death. 

5  Then  bless  his  holy  name 

Whose  grace  hath  made  thee  whole, 
Whose  loving-kindness  crowns  thy  days : 
0,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul. 

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PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 

74.  S.   M.  W^TTH. 

Call  to  Worship.  —  Ps.  95, 

1  Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad, 

And  hymns  of  glory  sing  ; 
Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King. 

2  He  formed  the  deeps  unknown  ; 

*  He  gave  the  seas  their  bound ; 
The  watery  worlds  are  all  his  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3  Come,  worship  at  his  throne  ; 

Come,  bow  before  the  Lord  ; 
We  are  his  work,  and  not  our  own  ; 
He  formed  us  by  his  word. 

4  To-day  attend  his  voice, 

Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod  ; 
Come  like  the  people  of  his  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 

75.  C.  M.  Watts. 

1  will  praise  thy  Name  forever  and  ever.  — Ps.  145. 

1  Long  as  I  live  I'll  bless  thy  name, 
My  King,  my  God  of  love  ; 
My  work  and  joy  shall  be  the  same 
In  the  bright  world  above. 

,  2  Great  is  the  Lord,  his  power  unknown ; 
0,  let  his  praise  be  great ; 
I'll  sing  the  honors  of  thy  throne, 
Thy  works  of  grace  repeat. 

3  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue, 
And,  while  my  lips  rejoice, 
The  men  who  hear  my  sacred  song 
Shall  join  their  cheerful  voico. 


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ADORATION   AND    PRAISE. 

4  Fathers  to  sons  shall  teach  thy  name, 
And  children  learn  thy  ways, 
Ages  to  come  thy  truth  proclaim, 
And  nations  sound  thy  praise. 

6  The  world  is  governed  by  thy  hand  ; 
Thy  saints  are  ruled  by  love  ; 
And  thine  eternal  kingdom  stands, 
Though  rocks  and  hills  remove. 

70.  L.  M.  O.  AV.  Holmes. 

Divine  Presence. 

1  Lord  of  all  being,  throned  afar, 
Thy  glory  flames  from  sun  and  star  ; 
Centre  and  soul  of  every  sphere, 
Yet  to  each  loving  heart  how  near! 

2  Sun  of  our  life,  thy  wakening  ray 
Sheds  on  our  path  the  glow  of  day ; 
Star  of  our  hope,  thy  softened  light 
Cheers  the  long  watches  of  the  night. 

3  Our  midnight  is  thy  smile  withdrawn  ; 
Our  noontide  is.  thy  gracious  dawn  ; 
Our  rainbow  arch  thy  mercy's  sign  : 
All,  save  the  clouds  of  sin,  are  thine. 

4  Lord  of  all  life,  below,  above, 

Whose  light  is  truth,  whose  warmth  is  love, 
Before  thy  ever-blazing  throne 
We  ask  no  lustre  of  our  own. 

5  Grant  us  thy  truth  to  make  us  free, 
And  kindling  hearts  that  burn  for  tlree, 
Till  all  thy  living  altars  claim 

One  holy  light,  one  heavenly  flame. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

77.  L.  M.  Wattsl 

Come  before  his  Presence  with  Singing.  —  Ps.  100. 

1  Ye  nations  round  the  earth,  rejoice 

Before  the  Lord, your  sovereign  King; 
Serve  him  with  cheerful  heart  and  voice ; 
With  all  your  tongues  his  glory  sing. 

2  The  Lord  is  God  ;  'tis  he  alone 

Doth  life,  and  breath,  and  being  give  ; 
We  are  his  work,  and  not  our  own  — 
The  sheep  that  on  his  pastures  live. 

3  Enter  his  gates  with  songs  of  joy, 

With  praises  to  his  courts  repair, 
And  make  it  your  divine  employ 

To  pay  your  thanks  and  honors  there. 

4  The  Lord  is  good  ;  the  Lord  is  kind  ; 

Great  is  bis  grace,  his  mercy  sure  ; 
And  all  the  race  of  man  shall  find 
His-truth  from  age  to  age  endure. 

78.  8s  &  7s.  Fawcktt. 

God  of  our  Salvation. 

1  Praise  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator  ; 

Praise  be  thine  from  every  tongue  ; 
Join,  my  soul,  with  every  creature,  — 
Join  the  universal  song. 

2  Father,  Source  of  all  compassion, 

Free,  unbounded  grace  is  thine  : 
Hail  the  God  of  our  salvation  ; 
Praise  him  for  his  love  divine. 

8  For  ten  thousand  blessings  given, 
For  the  hope  of  future  joy, 
Hound  liis  praise  through  earth  and  heaven, 
Sound  Jehovah's  praise  on  high. 


ADORATION   AND   PRAISE. 

4  Joyfully  on  earth  adore  him, 

Till  in  heaven  our  song  we  raise ; 
There,  enraptured,  fall  before  him, 
Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

79.  C.  M.  H.  M.  Williams. 

Devotion. 

1  While  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power, 

Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled  ; 

And  may  this  consecrated  hour 

With  better  hopes  be  filled. 

2  Thy  love  the  powers  of  thought  bestowed : 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar : 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed  ; 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see  ! 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear 
Because  conferred  by  thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  When  gladness  wings  my  favored  hour, 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill ; 
Resigned,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 

The  gathering  storm  shall  see  ; 

My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear  — 

That  heart  shall  rest  on  thee. 
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PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

80.  L.  M.  Browne. 

WorsJtip  of  God. 

1  Eternal  God,  almighty  cause 

Of  earth,  and  seas,  and  worlds  unknown, 
All  things  are  subject  to  thy  laws ; 
All  things  depend  on  thee  alone. 

2  Thy  glorious  being  singly  stands, 

Of  all  within  itself  possessed : 
Controlled  by  none  are  thy  commands ; 
Thou  in  thyself  alone  art  blessed. 

8  Worship  to  thee  alone  belongs  ; 
Worship  to  thee  alone  we  give ; 
Thine  be  our  hearts,  and  thine  our  songs, 
And  to  thy  glory  may  we  live. 

4  Lord,  spread  thy  name  through  heathen  lands  ; 
Their  idol  deities  dethrone  ; 
Subdue  the  world  to  thy  commands, 
And,  as  thou  art,  reign  God  alone. 

81.  S.  M.  Montgomery. 
Exhortation  to  Praise. 

1  Arise,  and  bless  the  Lord, 

Ye  people  of  his  choice ; 
Arise,  and  bless  the  Lord  your  God 
With  heart,  and  soul,  and  voice. 

2  0  for  the  living  flame, 

From  his  own  altar  brought, 
To  touch  our  lips,  our  souls  inspire, 
And  wing  to  heaven  our  thought ! 

3  God  is  our  strength  and  song, 

And  his  salvation  ours ; 
Then  be  his  love  in  Christ  proclaimed 
With  all  our  ransomed  powers. 


ADORATION    AND    PRAISE. 

4  Arise,  and  bless  the  Lord  ; 
The  Lord  your  God  adore ; 
Arise,  and  bless  his  glorious  name 
Henceforth  forevermore. 


82.  3s  &  7s. 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord.  — Rev.  4 :  8. 

1  Lord,  thy  glory  fills  the  heaven  ; 

Earth  is  with  its  fulness  stored  ; 
Unto  thee  be  glory  given, 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord. 
Heaven  is  still  with  anthems  ringing ; 

Earth  takes  up  the  angels'  cry, 
Holy,  holy,  holy,  singing, 

Lord  of  hosts,  thou  Lord  most  high. 

2  Ever  thus  in  God's  high  praises, 

Brethren,  let  our  tongues  unite, 
While  our  thoughts  his  greatness  raises, 

And  our  love  his  gifts  excite. 
With  his  seraph  train  before  him, 

With  his  holy  church  below, 
Thus  unite  we  to  adore  him, 

Bid  we  thus  our  anthem  flow. 

3  Lord,  thy  glory  fills  the  heaven  ; 

Earth  is  with  its  fulness  stored  ; 
Unto  thee  be  glory  given, 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord. 
Thus  thy  glorious  name  confessing, 

We  adopt  the  angels'  cry : 
Holy,  holy,  holy,  blessing 

Thee,  the  Lord  our  God  most  high. 


PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 

83.  L.  M.  Watte. 

Be  thou  exalted,  O  God.  —  Ps.  57. 

1  My  God,  in  whom  are  all  the  springs 

Of  boundless  love  and  grace  unknown, 
Hide  me  beneath  thy  spreading  wings 
Till  the  dark  cloud  is  overblown. 

2  Up  to  the  heavens  I  send  my  cry ; 

The  Lord  will  my  desires  perform ; 
He  sends  his  angels  from  the  sky, 

And  saves  me  from  the  threatening  storm 

3  My  heart  is  fixed  ;  my  song  shall  raise 

Immortal  honors  to  thy  name  ; 
Awake,  my  tongue,  to  sound  his  praise  — 
My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame. 

4  High  o'er  the  earth  his  mercy  reigns, 

And  reaches  to  the  utmost  sky ; 
His  truth  to  endless  years  remains, 
When  lower  worlds  dissolve  and  die. 

5  Be  thou  exalted,  0  my  God, 

Above  the  heavens  where  angels  dwell. 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

84.  L.  M.  Doddridge 

Song  of  Gratitude  and  Praise. 

1  God  of  .my  life,  through  all  my  days 
I'll  tune  the  grateful  notes  of  praise  ; 
The  song  shall  wake  with  opening  light, 
And  warble  to  the  silent  night. 

2  When  anxious  cares  would  break  my  rest, 
And  griefs  would  tear  my  throbbing  breast, 
The  notes  of  praise,  ascending  high, 
Shall  check  tin:  murmur  and  the  sigh. 


ADORATION    AND    PRAISE. 

When  death  o'er  nature  shall  prevail, 
And  all  the  powers  of  language  fail, 
Joy  through  my  swimming  eyes  shall  break, 
And  mean  the  thanks  I  cannot  speak. 

But,  0,  when  that  last  conflict's  o'er, 
And  I  am  chained  to  earth  no  more, 
With  what  glad  accents  shall  I  rise 
To  join  the  music  of  the  skies ! 


5  The  cheerful  tribute  will  I  give, 
Long  as  a  deathless  soul  can  livi 
A  work  so  sweet,  a  theme  so  hig 
Demands  and  crowns  eternity. 


85.  II.  M.  J.  YOLWG 

God's  wondrous  Love. 

1  0  for  a  shout  of  joy 

High  as  the  theme  we  sing! 
To  this  divine  employ 

Your  hearts  and  voices  bring  ; 
Sound,  sound  through  all  the  eartli  abroad 
The  love,  til'  eternal  love,  of  God. 

2  Unnumbered  myriads  stand 

Of  seraphs  bright  and  fair  ; 
Or  bow  at  his  right  hand, 

And  pay  their  homage  there, 
But  strive  in  vain,  with  loudest  chord, 
To  sound  the  wondrous  love  of  God. 

3  Though  earth  and  hell  assail, 

And  doubts  and  fears  arise, 
The  weakest  shall  prevail, 

And  grasp  the  heavenly  prize, 
And  through  an  endless  age  record 
The  love,  th'  unchanging  love,  of  God. 

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PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

86.  L.  M.  Watts 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  Soul.  —  Ps.  103. 

1  Bless,  0  my  soul,  the  living  God ; 

Call  home  thy  thoughts,  that  rove  abroad ; 
Let  all  the  powers  within  me  join 
In  work  and  worship  so  divine. 

2  Bless,  0  my  soul,  the  God  of  grace ; 
His  favors  claim  thy  highest  praise ; 
Let  not  the  wonders  he  hath  wrought 
Be  lost  in  silence,  and  forgot. 

3  'Tis  he,  my  soul,  that  sent  his  Son 

To  die  for  crimes  which  thou  hast  done ; 
He  owns  the  ransom,  and  forgives 
The  hourly  follies  of  our  lives. 

4  Let  every  land  his  power  confess  ; 
Let  all  the  earth  adore  his  grace ; 

My  heart  and  tongue  with  rapture  join 
In  work  and  worship  so  divine. 


MORNING    AND    EVENING. 
87.  L.  M.  Watts. 

lie  shall  be  as  the  Light  of  the  Morning.  — 2  Sam.  23  :  4. 

1  God  of  the  morning,  at  whose  voice 

The  cheerful  sun  makes  haste  to  rise, 
And  like  a  giant  dotli  rejoice 

To  run  his  journey  through  the  skies, — 

2  0,  like  the  sun  may  I  fulfil 

Th'  appointed  duties  of  the  day; 

With  ready  mind  and  active  will 

March  on,  and  keep  my  heavenly  way. 
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MORNING    AND    EVENING. 

3  Lord,  thy  commands  are  clean  and  pure, 

Enlightening  our  beclouded  eyes, 
Thy  threatenings  just,  thy  promise  sure; 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise. 

4  Give  me  thy  counsel  for  my  guide, 

And  then  receive  me  to  thy  bliss ; 
All  my  desires  and  hopes  beside 

Are  faint  and  cold,  compared  with  this. 

88.  •  C.  31.  Steele. 

Gratitude  and  Supplication. 

1  God  of  my  life,  my  morning  song 

To  thee  I  cheerful  raise ; 
Thine  acts  of  love  'tis  good  to  sing, 
And  pleasant  'tis  to  praise. 

2  Preserved  by  thy  almighty  arm, 

I  passed  the  shades  of  night, 
Serene,  and  safe  from  every  harm, 
To  see  the  morning  light. 

3  While  numbers  spent  the  night  in  si^hs, 

And  restless  pains  and  woes, 

In  gentle  sleep  I  closed  my  eyes, 

And  woke  from  sweet  repose. 

4  0,  let  the  same  almighty  care 

Through  all  this  day  attend  ; 
From  every  danger,  every  snare, 
My  heedless  steps  defend. 

5  Smile  on  my  minutes  as  they  roll, 

And  guide  my  future  days  ; 
And  let  thy  goodness  fill  my  soul 
With  gratitude  and  praise. 

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PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

89.  i,  m. 

Thou  shalt  seek  me  in  the  Morning.  —  Job  7  :  21 

1  Now  with  creation's  early  song, 

Let  us,  the  children  of  the  day, 

Cast  off  the  darkness  which  so  long 

Has  led  our  guilty  souls  astray. 

2  0,  may  the  morn,  so  pure,  so  clear, 

Its  own  sweet  calm  in  us  instil  — 
A  guileless  mind,  a  heart  sincere, 
Simplicity  of  word  and  will. 

3  And  ever,  as  the  day  glides  by, 

May  we  the  busy  senses  rein, 
Keep  guard  upon  the  hand  and  eye. 
Nor  let  the  body  suffer  stain. 

4  Give  grace,  0  God,  for  love  of  thee, 

To  scorn  all  vanities  below, 
Faith  to  detect  each  falsity, 

And  knowledge  thee  alone  to  know. 

90.  S.  M.  Bona* 

Begin  with  God. 

1  Begin  the  day  with  God ; 

He  is  thy  sun  and  day ; 
He  is  the  radiance  of  thy  dawn  : 
To  him  address  thy  lay. 

2  Sing  thy  first  song  to  God, 

Not  to  thy  fellow-man, — 
Not  to  the  creatures  of  his  hand, 
But  to  the  glorious  One. 

3  Look  up  beyond,  these  clouds  — 

Thither  thy  pathway  lies ; 
Mount  up,  away,  and  linger  not : 
Thy  goal  is  yonder  skies. 


MORNING   AND   EVENING. 

4  Cast  every  weight  aside ; 

Do  battle  with  each  sin  ; 
Fight  with  the  faithless  world  without, 
The  faithless  heart  within. 

5  Take  thy  first  walk  with  God  ; 

Let  him  go  forth  with  thee  ; 
By  stream,  or  sea,  or  mountain-path 
Seek  still  his  company. 

6  Thy  first  transaction  be 

With  God  himself  above  : 
So  shall  thy  business  prosper  well, 
And  all  the  day  be  love. 

91.  L.M. 

An  ancient  Psalm  of  the  Morning. 

1  0  Christ,  with  each  returning  morn, 
Thine  image  to  our  heart  be  borne ; 
And  may  we  ever  clearly  see 

Our  Friend  and  Saviour,  Lord,  in  thee. 

2  All  hallowed  be  our  walk  this  day ; 
May  meekness  form  our  early  ray. 
And  faithful  love  our  noontide  light, 
And  hope  our  sunset  calm  and  bright. 

3  May  grace  each  idle  thought  control, 
And  sanctify  our  wayward  soul ; 
May  guile  depart,  and  malice  cease, 
And  all  withi-n  be  joy  and  peace. 

4  Our  daily  course,  0  Jesus,  bless  ; 
Make  plain  the  way  of  holiness ; 
From  sudden  falls  our  feet  defend, 
And  cheer  at  last  our  journey's  end. 

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PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

92.  L.  M.  Hawk  i:s  worth 
The  Morning  Hoar. 

1  In  sleep's  serene  oblivion  laid, 

I  safely  passed  the  silent  night ; 
Again  I  see  the  breaking  shade, 

And  drink  again  the  morning  light. 

2  New-born,  I  bless  the  waking  hour, 

Once  more  with  awe  rejoice  to  be ; 
My  conscious  soul  resumes  her  power, 
And  springs,  my  guardian  God,  to  thee. 

3  0,  guide  me  through  the  various  maze 

My  doubtful  feet  arc  doomed  to  tread, 

And  spread  thy  shield's  protecting  blaze 

When  dangers  press  around  my  head. 

4  A  deeper  shade  shall  soon  impend, 

A  deeper  sleep  my  eyes  oppress ; 
Yet  then  thy  strength  shall  still  defend, 
Thy  goodness  still  delight  to  bless. 

5  That  deeper  shade  shall  break  away, 

That  deeper  sleep  shall  leave  my  eyes ; 
Thy  light  shall  give  eternal  day ; 
Thy  love,  the  rapture  of  the  skies. 

9 3.  C.  M.  Montgomery, 

Ackoiclcdging  God's  Hand. 

1  What  secret  hand,  at  morning  light, 

Softly  unseals  mine  eye, 
Draws  back  the  curtain  of  the  nigbt, 
And  opens  earth  and  sky  ? 

2  'Tis  thine,  my  God  —  the  same  that  kept 

My  resting  hours  from  harm  ; 
No  ill  came  nigh  me,  for  I  slept 
Beneath  th'  Almighty's  arm. 


MORNING    AND    EVENING. 

3  Tis  thine  my  daily  bread  that  brings* 

Like  manna  scattered  round, 
And  clothes  me  as  the  lily  springs 
In  beauty  from  the  ground. 

4  May  that  sure  hand  uphold  me  still 

Through  life's  uncertain  race, 
To  bring  me  to  thy  holy  hill, 
And  to  thy  dwelling-place. 

94.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Mi/  Voice  shnlt  thou  hear  in  the  Morning. —  Ps.  5  :  3. 

1  Lord,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 

My  voice  ascending  high  ; 
To  thee  will  I  direct  my  prayer, 
To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye, — 

2  Up  to  the  hills,  where  Christ  is  gone 

To  plead  for  all  his  saints, 
Presenting  at  his  Father's  throne 
Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 

3  Thou  art  a  God  before  whose  sight 

The  wicked  shall  not  stand  ; 

Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  thy  delight, 

Nor  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

4  But  to  thy  house  will  I  resort, 

To  taste  thy  mercies  there  ; 
I  will  frequent  thine  holy  com  t, 
And  worship  in  thy  fear. 

5  0,  may  thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet 

In  ways  of  righteousness, 
Make  every  path  of  duty  straight, 
And  plain  before  my  face. 

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95.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Day  unto  Day  uttereth  Speech.  —  Ps.  19 :  2. 

1  Once  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 

Salutes  thy  waking  eyes  : 
Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pay 
To  Him  who  rules  the  skies. 

2  Night  unto  night  his  name  repeats  ; 

The  day  renews  the  sound, 
Wide  as  the  heavens  on  which  he  sits 
To  turn  the  seasons  round. 

8  Great  God,  let  all  my  hours  be  thine, 
While  I  enjoy  the  light ; 
Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline, 
And  bring  a  peaceful  night. 

96.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Let  my  Prayer  be  as  Incense.  —  Ps.  141. 

1  My  God,  accept  my  early  vows, 
Like  morning  incense  in  thy  house  ; 
And  let  my  nightly  worship  rise 
Sweet  as  the  evening  sacrifice. 

2  Watch  o'er  my  lips,  and  guard  them,  Lord, 
From  every  rash  and  heedless  word  ; 

Nor  let  my  feet  incline  to  tread 
The  guilty  path  where  sinners  lead. 

3  0,  may  the  righteous,  when  I  stray, 
Smite  and  reprove  my  wandering  way  : 
Their  gentle  words,  like  ointment  shed, 
Shall  never  bruise,  but  cheer,  my  head. 

4  When  I  behold  them  pressed  with  grief, 
I'll  cry  to  Heaven  for  their  relief, 

And  by  my  warm  petitions  prove 
How  much  1  prize  their  faithful  love 


MORNING   AND    EVENING. 

97.  L.  M.  Kenw. 

I  will  sing  aloud  in  the  Morning.  —  Ps.  59 :  16. 

1  Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run  ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Wake,  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart, 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part, 
Who  all  night  long  unwearied  sing- 
High  praises  to  th'  eternal  King. 

3  Glory  to  thee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept ; 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  life  partake. 

4  Lord,  I  to  thee  my  vows  renew  ; 
Dispel  my  sins  as  morning  dew ; 

Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

98.  L.  M. 

O,  keep  my  Soul.  —  Ps.  25  :  20. 

1  0  blest  Creator  of  the  light, 

Who  dost  the  dawn  from  darkness  bring, 
And,  framing  nature's  depth  and  height, 
Didst  with  the  new-born  light  begin, — 

2  Who,  gently  blending  eve  with  morn, 

And  morn  with  eve,  didst  call  them  day, 
Thick  flows  the  flood  of  darkness  down; 
0,  hear  us  as  we  weep  and  pray. 

3  Teach  us  to  knock  at  heaven's  high  door ; 

Teach  us  the  prize  of  life  to  win ; 
Teach  us  all  evil  to  abhor, 
And  purifv  ourselves  within. 
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99.  l.  M. 

Evening. 

1  Again,  as  evening's  shadow  falls, 
We  gather  in  these  hallowed  walls, 
And  vesper  hymn  and  vesper  prayer 
Rise  mingling  on  the  holy  air. 

2  May  struggling  hearts,  that  seek  release, 
Here  find  the  rest  of  God's  own  peace, 
And,  strengthened  here  hy  hymn  and  prayer, 
Lay  down  the  burden  and  the  care. 

3  0  God,  our  Light,  to  thee  we  bow ; 
Within  all  shadows  standest  thou  ; 
Give  deeper  calm  than  night  can  bring, 
Give  sweeter  songs  than  lips  can  sing. 

4  Life's  tumult  we  must  meet  again  ; 
We  cannot  at  the  shrine  remain  ; 
But  in  the  spirit's  secret  cell 

May  hymn  and  praise  forever  dwell. 

100.  L.    M.  GRA.NT. 

The  Morning  and  Evening  Light. 

1  When,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies. 
The  morning  light  salutes  mine  eyes, 

0  Sun  of  Righteousness  divine, 
On  me  with  beams  of  mercy  shine ; 
0,  chase  the  clouds  of  guilt  away, 
And  turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

2  And  when  to  heaven's  all-glorious  King 
My  morning  sacrifice  I  bring, 

And,  mourning  o'er  my  guilt  and  shame, 
Ask  mercy  in  my  Saviour's  name, 
Then,  Jesus,  cleanse  me  with  thy  blood, 
And  be  mv  Advocate  with  God. 


MORNING    AND    EVENING. 

3  When  each  day's  scenes  and  labors  close, 
And  wearied  nature  seeks  repose, 

With  pardoning  mercy  richly  blest, 
Guard  rne,  my  Saviour,  while  I  rest ;  # 
And,  as  each  morning  sun  shall  rise, 
0,  lead  me  onward  to  the  skies. 

4  And  at  my  life's  last  setting  sun, 
My  conflicts  o'er,  my  labors  done, 
Jesus,  thy  heavenly  radiance  shed, 
To  cheer  and  bless  my  dying  bed  ; 
And  from  death's  gloom  my  spirit  raise, 
To  see  thy  face,  and  sing  thy  praise. 

101.  S.  M. 

Xow,  when  the  Even  was  come.  —  Matt.  26  :  20. 

1  The  day  is  past  and  gone, 

The  evening  shades  appear  ; 
0,  may  wo  all  remember  well 
The  night  of  death  draws  near. 

2  We  lay  our  garments  by, 

Upon  our  beds  to  rest ; 
So  death  will  soon  disrobe  us  all 
Of  what  is  here  possessed. 

3  Lord,  keep  us  safe  this  night, 

Secure  from  all  our  fears  ; 
May  angels  guard  us  while  we  sleep, 
Till  morning  light  appears. 

4  And  if  we  early  rise, 

And  view  th'  unwearied  sun, 
May  we  set  out  to  win  the  prize, 
And  after  glory  run.  • 

5  And  when  our  days  are  past, 

And  we  from  time  remove, 
0,  may  we  in  thy  bosom  rest, 
The  bosom  of  thy  love. 

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102.  C.  M.  M*s.  Brown. 

W/icn  Evening  v:as  come,  He  was  there  alone.  —  M;itt.  14  :  23. 

1  I  love  to  steal  a  while  away 

•  From  every  cumbering  care, 
And  spend  the  hours  of  setting  day 
Jn  humble,  grateful  prayer. 

2  I  love  in  solitude  to  shed 

The  penitential  tear, 
And  all  his  promises  to  plead, 
Where  none  but  God  can  hear. 

3  I  love  to  think  on  mercies  past, 

And  future  good  implore, 
And  all  my  cares  and  sorrows  cast 
On  Him  whom  I  adore. 

4  I  love  by  faith  to  take  a  view 

Of  brighter  scenes  in  heaven  ; 
The  prospect  dotli  my  strength  renew, 
While  here  by  tempests  driven. 

5  Thus,  when  life's  toilsome  day  is  o'er, 

May  its  departing  ray 
Be  calm  as  this  impressive  hour, 
And  lead  to  endless  day. 

103.  Ss  &  7s.  EdmestoKi 
The  Darkneu  hideth  not  from  Thee.— Pi.  139  :  12. 

1    Saviour,  breathe  an  evening  blessing, 

Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal; 
Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing: 

Thou  canst  save,  and  thou  canst  hcaL 
Though  destruction  walk  around  us, 

Though  the  arrow  near  us  fly, 
Angel  guards  from  thee  surround  us; 

We  are  safe  if  thou  art  nigh. 


MORNING    AND    EVENING. 
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2  Though  the  night  bo  dark  and  dreary, 

Darkness  cannot  hide  from  thee  ; 
Thou  art  He  who,  never  weary, 

Watcheth  where  thy  people  he  ; 
Should  swift  death  this  night  o'ertake  us, 

And  our  couch  become  our  tomb, 
May  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us, 

Clad  in  light  and  deathless  bloom, 

104.  L.  M.  Watts. 

An  Evening  Hymn. 

1  Thus  far  the  Lord  lias  led  mo  on  ; 

Thus  far  his  power  prolongs  my  days ; 
And  every  evening  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  his  grace. 

2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 

And  I,  perhaps,  am  near  my  home ; 
But  he  forgives  my  lollies  past ; 

He  gives  me  strength  for  days  to  come. 

3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep  ; 

Peace  is  the  pillow  for  my  head, 
While  well-appointed  angels  keep 

Their  watchful  stations  round  my  bed. 

4  Faith  in  his  name  forbids  my  fear  : 

0,  may  thy  presence  ne'er  depart ; 
And  in  the  morning  make  me  hear 
The  love  and  kindness  of  thy  heart. 

5  Thus,  when  the  night  of  death  shall  come, 

My  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  the  ground, 
And  wait  thy  voice  to  break  the  tomb, 
With  sweet  salvation  in  the  sound 

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105.  12s  &  lis.  Heber. 

Vesper  Hymn. 

1  See  daylight  is  fading  o'er  earth  and  o'er  ocean, 
The  sun  has  gone  down  o'er  the  slumbering  sea, 

And  now,  in  the  hush  of  life's  fitful  commotion, 
We  lift  our  tired  spirits,  blest  Saviour,  to  thee. 

2  For  oft  wouldst  thou  wander  alone  on  the  moun- 

tain, 

As  eventide  spread  her  dark  wing  o'er  the  wave; 
Now,  filling  our  souls  from  thy  light's  ceaseless  foun- 
tain, 

Be  near  in  the  darkness  to  bless  and  to  save. 

8  And  oft  as  the  tumult  of  life's  heaving  billow 
Shall  toss  our  frail  bark  driving  wild  o'er  night's 
deep, 
Let  thy  guarding  wing  be  stretched  over  our  pillow, 
And  shield  us  from  evil  though  death  watch  our 
sleep. 

106.  L.  M.  Kenn. 

Under  the  SJiadow  of  thy  Wings. —  Ps.  17  :  S. 

1  Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light; 
Keep  me,  0,  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  through  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  which  I  this  day  have  done, 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  thee, 

I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  ho. 

3  Teach  me  to  live  that  1  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed ; 

Teach  me  to  die  that  so  I  may  ^ 

Rise  glorious  at  thy  judgment  day. 


MORNING   AND   EVENING. 

4  Be  thou  my  Guardian  while  I  sleep  ; 
Thy  watchful  station  near  me  keep ; 
My  heart  with  love  celestial  fill, 

And  guard  me  from  th'  approach  of  ill. 

5  Lord,  let  my  soul  forever  share 
The  bliss  of  thy  paternal  care ; 

"Tis  heaven  on  earth,  'tis  heaven  above, 
To  see  thy  face,  and  sing  thy  love. 

107.  C.  M.  L.  Bacon 

Remembered  thy  Name  in  the  Xigld.  —  Ps.  119  :  55. 

1  Hail,  tranquil  hour  of  closing  day  ! 

Begone,  disturbing  care ; 
And  look,  my  soul,  from  earth  away. 
To  Him  who  heareth  prayer. 

2  How  sweet  the  tear  of  penitence 

Before  his  throne  of  grace, 
While  to  the  contrite  spirit's  sense 
lie  shows  his  smiling  face  ! 

3  How  sweet,  through  long-remembered  years, 

His  mercies  to  recall, 
And,  pressed  with  wants,  and  griefs,  and  fears. 
To  trust* his  love  for  all ! 

4  How  sweet  to  look,  in  thoughtful  hope, 

Beyond  this  fading  sky, 
And  hear  him  call  his  children  up 
To  his  fair  home  on  high  ! 

5  Calmly  the  day  forsakes  our  heaven, 

To  dawn  beyond  the  west ; 
So  let  my  soul,  in  life's  last  even, 
Retire  to  glorious  rest. 

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PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 

108.  7s  &  6s. 

Reflections  at  Sunset. 

1  The  mellow  cvc  is  gliding 

Serenely  down  the  west ; 
So,  every  care  subsiding, 
My  soul  would  sink  to  rest. 

2  The  woodland  hum  is  ringing 

The  daylight's  gentle  close; 
May  angels,  round  mo  singing. 
Thus  hymn  my  last  repose. 

3  The  evening  star  has  lighted 

Her  crystal  lamp  on  high  ; 
So,  when  in  death  benighted, 
May  hope  illume  the  sky. 

4  In  golden  splendor  dawning, 

The  morrow's  light  shall  break  : 
0,  on  the  last  bright  morning 
May  I  in  glory  wake. 

109.  7s.  FUttNKSfc 
The  Light  of  Stars. 

1  Slowly,  by  God's  hand  unfurled, 
Down  around  the  weary  world 
Kails  the  darkness:   0,  how  still 
Is  the  working  of  his  will ! 

2  Mighty  Spirit,  ever  nigh, 
Work  in  me  as  silently : 

Veil  the  day's  distracting  sights, 
Show  me  heaven's  eternal  lights. 

3  Living  stars  to  view  be  brought 

In  the  boundless  realms  of  thought; 
I  [igh  and  infinite  desires 
Flaming  like  those  upper  fires. 


MORNING    AND    EVENING. 

4  Holy  truth,  eternal  right, 

Let  them  break  upon  my  Bight; 
Let  them  shine  serene  and  still, 
And  with  light  my  being  fill. 

110.  8s  &  7s. 

Evening  Sacrifice. 

1  On  the  dewy  breath  of  even 

Thousand  odors  mingling  rise, 
Borne  like  incense  up  to  heaven  — 
Nature's  evening  sacrifice. 

2  With  her  favorite  offerings  blending, 

Let  our  glad  thanksgiving  be, 
To  thy  throne,  0  Lord,  ascending  — 
Incense  of  our  hearts  to  thee. 

3  Thou  whose  favors  without  number 

All  our  days  with  gladness  bless, 

Let  thine  eye,  that  knows  no  slumber. 

Guard  our  hours  of  helplessness. 

4  Then,  though  conscious  we  are  sleeping 

In  the  outer  courts  of  death, 

Safe  beneath  a  Father's  keeping, 

Calm  we  rest  in  perfect  faith. 

111.  8s  &  7s. 

Tarry,  Saviour,  at  Evening. 

1  Tarry  with  me,  0  my  Saviour, 

For  the  day  is  passing  by ; 
See!  the  shades  of  evening  gather, 
And  the  night  is  drawing  nigh. 

2  Tarry  with  me,  0  my  Saviour ; 

Lay  my  head  upon  thy  breast 
Till  the  morning  ;  then  awake  me  — 
Morning  of  eternal  rest. 

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112.  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

Christian  Farewell. 

1  Thy  presence,  ever-living  God, 

Wide  through  all  nature  spreads  abroad ; 
Thy  watchful  eyes,  which  never  sleep, 
In  every  place  thy  children  keep. 

2  To  thee  we  now  commit  our  ways, 
And  still  implore  thy  heavenly  grace  ; 
Still  cause  thy  face  on  us  to  shine, 
And  guard  and  guide  us  still  as  thine. 

3  Give  us  within  thy  house  to  raise 
Again  united  songs  of  praise  ; 

Or,  if  that  joy  no  more  be  known, 
Give  us  to  meet  around  thy  throne. 

113.  8s  &  7s.         Sarah  F.  Adams, 

Peace  be  with  you. 

1  Part  in  peace  :  is  day  before  us  ? 

Praise  his  name  for  life  and  light ; 
Are  the  shadows  lengthening  o'er  us  ? 
Bless  his  care  who  guards  the  night. 

2  Part  in  peace  —  with  deep  thanksgiving 

Rendering,  as  we  homeward  tread, 
Gracious  service  to  the  living, 

Tranquil  memory  to  the  dead. 

.. 

3  Part  in  peace :  such  are  the  praises 

God  our  Maker  loveth  best ; 
Such  the  worship  that  upraises 
Euman  hearts  to  heavenly  rest. 

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114.  8s,   7s  &  4.  BURDEJL 

Dismission. 

1  Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing ; 

Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace ; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace  ; 

0,  refresh  us, 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 

For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound  : 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound. 

May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

3  Then,  whene'er  the  signal's  given, 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  the  summons  to  obey. 

May  we  ever 
Reign  with  Christ  in  endless  day. 

115.  C.    M.  JlEBER. 
For  a  Blessing  on  Truth. 

1  0  God,  by  whom  the  seed  is  given, 

By  whom  the  harvest  blest, 
Whose  word,  like  manna  sent  from  heaven, 
Is  planted  in  our  breast,  — 

2  Preserve  it  from  the  passing  feet, 

And  plunderers  of  the  air, 
The  sultry  sun's  inteiiser  heat, 
And  weeds  of  worldly  care. 

3  Though  buried  deep,  or  thinly  strown, 

Do  thou  thy  grace  supply  : 
The  hope  in  earthly  furrows  sown 
Shall  ripen  in  the  sky. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

116.  L.  M.  Montgomery. 

He  calleth  his  own  Sheep  by  Name.  —  John  10  :  3. 

1  Now  may  the  Lord,  our  Shepherd,  lead 

To  living  streams  his  little  flock  ; 
May  he  in  flowery  pastures  feed, 
Shade  us  at  noon  beneath  the  rock. 

2  Now  may  we  hear  our  Shepherd's  voice, 

And  gladly  answer  to  his  call ; 
Now  may  our  hearts  for  Him  rejoice 

Who  knows,  and  names,  and  loves  us  all. 

3  When  the  chief  Shepherd  shall  appear, 

And  small  and  great  before  him  stand, 
0,  be  the  flock  assembling  here 

Found  with  the  sheep  on  his  right  hand. 

117.  S.  M.  Watts, 

Universal  Praise. 

1  Thy  name,  almighty  Lord, 

Shall  sound  through  distant  lands  : 
Great  is  thy  grace,  and  sure  thy  word  ; 
Thy  truth  forever  stands. 

2  Far  be  thine  honor  spread, 

And  long  thy  praise  endure, 
Till  morning  light  and  evening  shade 
Shall  be  exchanged  no  more. 

118.  8s  &  7s. 

The  God  of  Peace  be  with  you  all.  —  Rom.  1  "> :  33 

1  Go  in  peace !  serene  dismission 

To  the  loving  heart  made  known, 
When  it  pours,  in  deep  contrition, 
Prayer  before  th'  eternal  throne. 


CLOSING   HYMNS. 

2  Go  in  peace,  thy  sins  forgiven ; 

Christ  hath  healed  thee,  set  thee  free ; 
Every  spirit- fetter  riven  : 
Go  in  peace  and  liberty. 

3  Saviour,  breathe  this  benediction 

O'er  our  spirits  while  we  pray ; 
Let  us  part  in  sweet  conviction 

Thou  hast  blessed  our  souls  to-day. 

119.  8s,  7s  &  4. 

O,  keep  my  Soul.  —  Ps.  2-5  :  20. 

1  Keep  us,  Lord,  0,  keep  us  ever ; 

Vain  our  hope  if  left  by  thee  ; 
We  are  thine :  0,  leave  us  never 
Till  thy  glorious  face  we  see  — 

Then  to  praise  thee 
Through  a  bright  eternity. 

2  Precious  is  thy  word  of  promise  — 

Precious  to  thy  people  here  ; 

Never  take  thy  presence  from  us  : 

Jesus,  Saviour,  still  be  near ; 

Living,  dying, 
May  thy  name  our  spirits  cIiclu*. 

120.  8s  &  Ts.  Newton. 

Apostolic  Benediction. 

1  May  the  grace  of  Christ,  our  Saviour, 

And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favor, 
Rest  upon  us  from  above. 

2  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord, 
And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 
Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

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PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

121.  8s,  7s  &  4.  *      Jat. 

Prayer  for  a  Blessing. 

1  Come,  thou  soul-transforming  Spirit, 

Bless  the  sower  and  the  seed ; 
Let  each  Heart  thy  grace  inherit, 
Raise  the  weak,  the  hungry  feed ; 

From  the  gospel 
Now  supply  thy  people's  need. 

2  0,  may  all  enjoy  the  blessing 

Which  thy  word's  designed  to  give  ; 
Let  us  all,  thy  love  possessing, 
Joyfully  the  truth  receive, 

And  forever 
To  thy  praise  and  glory  live. 

122.  L.  M.  SHRU13S0LE 
Closing  Hymn. 

1  Arm  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake  ; 

Put  on  thy  strength,  the  nations  shake ; 
Now  let  the  world  adoring  see 
Triumphs  of  mercy  wrought  by  thee. 

2  Almighty  God,  thy  grace  proclaim 
Through  every  clime  of  every  name ; 
Let  adverse  powers  before  thee  fall, 
And  crown  the  Saviour  Lord  of  all. 

123.  7s.  Newtgn 

Parting  of  Christians. 

1  Foil  a  season  called  to  part, 

Let  us  now  ourselves  commend 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever-present  Friend. 

2  Father,  hear  our  humble  prayer ; 

Tender  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep, 
Let  thy  mercy  and  thy  cafe 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

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CLOSING    HYMNS. 

124.  L.  M.  Waits. 

The  Love  of  Christ  passeth  Knowledge.  — Eph.  3  :  19. 

1  Come,  dearest  Lord,  descend  and  dwell 

By  faith  and  love  in  every  breast ; 

Then  shall  we  know,  and  taste,  and  feel 

The  joys  that  cannot  be  expressed. 

2  Come,  fill  our  hearts  with  inward  strength. 

Make  our  expanding  souls  possess 
And  learn  the  height,  and  breadth,  and  length 
Of  thine  immeasurable  grace. 

3  Now  to  the  God  whose  power  can  do 

More  than  our  thoughts  and  wishes  know, 
Be  everlasting  honors  done 

By  all  the  church,  through  Christ,  his  Son- 

125.  8s,  7s  &  4.  Kelly.  ' 

The  Close  of  Worship. 

1  God  of  our  salvation,  hear  us ; 

Bless,  0,  bless  us  ere  we  go ; 
When  we  join  the  world,  be  near  us, 
Lest  we  cold  and  careless  grow : 

Saviour,  keep  us  — 
Keep  us  safe  from  every  foe. 

2  May  we  live  in  view  of  heaven, 

Where  we  hope  to  see  thy  face  ; 
Save  us  from  unhallowed  leaven, 
All  that  might  obscure  thy  grace ; 

Keep  us  walking 
Each  in  his  appointed  place. 

3  As  our  steps  are  drawing  nearer 

To  the  place  we  call  our  home, 
May  our  view  of  heaven  grow  clearer, 
Hope  more  bright  of  joys  to  come, 

And,  when  dying, 
May  thy  presence  cheer  the  gloom. 

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PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

126.  L.  M.  Moravian. 

1  Thy  name  be  hallowed  evermore  ; 

0  God,  thy  kingdom  come  with  power ; 
Thy  will  be  done,  and,  day  by  day, 
Give  us  our  daily  bread,  we  pray. 

2  Lord,  evermore  to  us  be  given 

The  living  Bread  that  came  from  heaven  ; 

Water  of  life  on  us  bestow : 

Thou  art  the  Source,  the  Giver  thou. 

127.  L.  M.  Watts 

1  From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise  ; 

Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord  ; 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word  ; 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

128.  L.  M.  Kenn. 

T. 

Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessingb  flow ; 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

ii. 
Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  him,  ye  angels  round  the  throne ; 
Praise  God,  the  high  and  holy  One. 

129.  Gloria  Patri. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  through  the  Son, 
And  by  the  Holy  Ghost, 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
World  without  end.     Amen.  [be, 


GOD.  —  BEING    AND    GREATNESS. 

GOD. 

BEING   AND    GREATNESS. 
130.  C.  M.  H.  K.  White. 

Almighty  Power  and  Majesty  of  God. 

1  The  Lord  our  God  is  clottied  with  might ; 

The  winds  obey  his  will ; 
He  speaks,  and  in  the  heavenly  height 
The  rolling  sun  stands  still. 

2  Rebel,  ye  waves,  and  o'er  the  land 

With  threatening  aspect  roar  ; 
The  Lord  uplifts  his  awful  hand, 
And  chains  you  to  the  shore. 

3  Howl,  winds  of  night,  your  force  combine ; 

Without  his  high  behest 
Ye  shall  not,  in  the  mountain  pine, 
Disturb  the  sparrow's  nest. 

4  His  voice  sublime  is  heard  afar  ; 

In  distant  peals  it  dies ; 
He  yokes  the  whirlwind  to  his  car, 
And  sweeps  the  howling  skies. 

5  Ye  nations,  bend  —  in  reverence  bend  ; 

Ye  monarchs,  wait  his  nod, 
And  bid  the  choral  song  ascend 
To  celebrate  our  God. 


Glory  to  thee,  0  God,  most  high  ; 

Father,  we  thee  adore  ; 
We  praise  thy  power  and  majesty, 


Jehovah,  evermore. 

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(JOD. 

131.  L.  M. 

Being  of  God. 

1  All-powerful,  self-existent  God, 

Who  all  creation  dost  sustain, 
Thou  wast,  and  art,  and  art  to  come. 
And  everlasting  is  thy  reign. 

2  Fixed  and  eternal  as  thy  days, 

Each  glorious  attribute  divine, 
Through  ages  infinite,  shall  still 
With  undiminished  lustre  shine. 

3  Fountain  of  being,  Source  of  good, 

Immutable  thou  dost  remain  ; 
Nor  can  the  shadow  of  a  change 
Obscure  the  glories  of  thy  reign. 

4  Earth  may  with  all  her  powers  dissolve. 

If  such  the  great  Creator's  will ; 
But  thou  forever  art  the  same ; 
I  am  is  thy  memorial  still. 

132.  C.  M.  Thomson. 

Fountain  of  all  Good. 

1  Jehovah,  God,  thy  gracious  power 

On  every  hand  we  see  ; 
0,  may  the  blessings  of  each  hour 
Lead  all  our  thoughts  to  thee. 

2  If,  on  the  wings  of  morn,  we  speed 

To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
Thy  hand  will  there  our  footsteps  lead, 
Thy  love  our  path  surround. 

3  Thy  power  is  in  the  ocean  deeps, 

And  reaches  to  the  skies  ; 
Thine  eye  of  mercy  never  sleeps, 
Thy  goodness  never  dies. 


BEING   AND   GREATNESS. 

4  From  morn  till  noon,  till  latest  eve, 

Thy  hand,  0  God,  we  see ;_ 
And  all  the  blessings  we  receive 
Proceed  alone  from  thee. 

5  In  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time, 

On  thee  our  hopes  depend ; 
Through  every  age,  in  every  clime, 
Our  Father  and  our  Friend. 

133.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Wlio  can  be  compared  unto  the  Lord  f  —  Ps.  89  : 6. 

1  With  reverence  let  the  saints  appear. 

And  bow  before  the  Lord  ; 
His  high  commands  with  reverence  hear, 
And  tremble  at  his  word. 

2  Great  God,  how  high  thy  glories  rise  ! 

How  bright  thine  armies  shine  ! 
Where  is  the  power  with  thee  that  vies, 
Or  truth  compared  to  thine  ? 

3  The  northern  pole,  and  southern,  rest 

On  thy  supporting  hand  ; 
Darkness  and  day,  from  east  to  west, 
Move  round  at  thy  command. 

4  Thy  words  the  raging  winds  control, 

And  move  the  boisterous  deep ; 
Thou  mak'st  the  sleeping  billows  roll, 
The  rolling  billows  sleep. 

5  Justice  and  judgment  are  thy  throne, 

Yet  wondrous  is  thy  grace  ; 
While  truth  and  mercy,  joined  in  one, 

Invite  us  near  thy  face. 

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000, 

134.  L.  M. 

From  everlasting  thou  art  God.  —  Ps.  90  : 2. 

1  Ere  mountains  reared  their  forms  sublimo, 

Or  heaven  and  earth  in  order  stood, 
Before  the  birth  of  ancient  time, 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God. 

2  A  thousand  ages,  in  their  flight, 

With  thee  are  as  a  fleeting  day ; 
Past,  present,  future,  to  thy  sight 
At  once  their  various  scenes  display. 

3  But  our  brief  life's  a  shadowy  dream, 

'   A  passing  thought,  that  soon  is  o'er, 
That  fades  with  morning's  earliest  beam, 
And  fills  the  musing  mind  no  more. 

i  To  us,  0  Lord,  the  wisdom  give, 
Each  passing  moment  so  to  spend, 
That  we  at  length  with  thee  may  live, 
Where  life  and  bliss  shall  never  end. 

135.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Eternity  of  God. 

1  Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou  ! 

What  worthless  worms  arc  we  ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 

Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made ; 
Thou  art  the  ever-living  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

8  Eternity,  with  all  its  years, 
Stands  present  in  thy  view  ; 
To  thee  there's  nothing  old  appears ; 
Great  God,  there's  nothing  new. 

so 


BEING    AND   GREATNESS. 

4  Our  lives  through  various  scenes  are  drawn, 

And  vexed  with  trifling  cares, 
While  thine  eternal  thoughts  move  on 
Thine  undisturbed  affairs. 

5  Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou  ! 

What  worthless  worms  are  we ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

136.  c.  M. 

/  am  the  Lord ;  I  change  not.  — Mai.  3  :6. 

1  Through  endless  years  thou  art  the  same, 

0  thou  eternal  God  ; 
Each  future  age  shall  know  thy  name, 
And  tell  thy  works  abroad. 

2  The  strong  foundations  of  the  earth 

Of  old  by  thee  were  laid ; 
By  thee  the  beauteous  arch  of  heaven 
With  matchless  skill  was  made. 

3  Soon  shall  this  goodly  frame  of  things, 

Created  by  thy  hand, 
Be,  like  a  vesture,  laid  aside. 
And  changed  at  thy  command. 

4  But  thy  perfections  all  divine, 

Eternal  as  thy  days, 
Through  everlasting  ages  shine, 
With  undiminished  rays. 

5  Our  children's  children,  still  thy  care, 

Shall  own  their  fathers'  God, 
To  latest  times  thy  favor  share, 
And  spread  thy  praise  abroad. 


GOD. 

137.  L.  M.  Moore. 

God  in  all. 

1  There's  nothing  bright,  above,  below, 
From  flowers  that  bloom  to  stars  that  glow 
But  in  its  light  my  soul  can  see 

Some  feature  of  the  Deity. 

2  There's  nothing  dark,  below,  above, 
But  in  its  gloom  I  trace  thy  love, 
And  meekly  wait  the  moment  when 
Thy  touch  shall  make  all  bright  again. 

3  The  heavens,  the  earth,  where'er  I  look, 
Shall  be  one  pure  and  shining  book, 
Where  I  may  read,  in  words  of  flame, 
The  glories  of  thy  wondrous  name. 

138.  6s.  Drummond 

Besides  me  there  is  no  God.  —  Is.  44  : 6. 

1  The  God  who  reigns  alone 

O'er  earth,  and  sea,  and  sky, 
Let  man  with  praises  own, 
And  sound  his  honors  high. 

2  Him  all  in  heaven  above, 

Him  all  on  earth  below, 
Th'  exhaustless  Source  of  love, 
The  great  Creator,  know. 

3  He  formed  the  living  frame, 

He  gave  the  reasoning  mind  , 
Then  only  he  may  claim 
The  worship  of  mankind. 

4  So  taught  his  only  Son, 

Blest  messenger  of  grace  : 
Th'  Eternal  is  but  one  ; 
No  second  holds  his  place. 


BEING    AND   GBEATNESS. 

139.  C.  M.  Needham 

Holy  and  reverend  it  his  Name.  —  Ps.  Ill  :  9. 

1  Holy  and  reverend  is  the  name 

Of  our  eternal  King : 
Thrice  holy  Lord  !  the  angels  cry  ; 
Thrice  holy  !  let  us  sing. 

2  The  deepest  reverence  of  the  mind 

Pay,  0  my  soul,  to  God ; 
Lift  with  thy  hands  a  holy  heart 
To  his  sublime  abode. 

3  With  sacred  awe  pronounce  his  name, 

Whom  words  nor  thoughts  can  reach  ; 
A  broken  heart  shall  please  him  more 
Than  noblest  forms  of  speech. 

4  Thou  holy  God,  preserve  my  soul 

From  all  pollution  free  ; 
The  pure  in  heart  are  thy  delight, 
And  they  thy  face  shall  see. 

140.  C.   M.  DUENNA*. 

The  Heavens  cannot  contain  thee.  —  1  Kings  8  :  27. 

1  The  heaven  of  heavens  cannot  contain 

The  universal  Lord ; 
Yet  he  in  humble  hearts  will  deign 
To  dwell,  and  be  adored. 

2  Where'er  ascends  the  sacrifice 

Of  fervent  praise  and  prayer, 
Or  on  the  earth,  or  in  the  skies, 
The  God  of  heaven  is  there. 

3  His  presence  is  diffused  abroad 

Through  realms,  through  worlds  unknown ; 
Who  seek  the  mercies  of  our  God 
Are  ever  near  his  throne. 


GOD. 

141.  vl.    JM.  WATl-ft. 

He  is  ObOthea  with  Majesty.  —  Ps.  98. 

1  Tirs  Lord  Jehovah  reigns  ; 

His  throne  is  built  on  high  ; 
The  garments  he  assumes 
Are  light  and  majesty  : 
His  glories  shine  with  beams  so  bright, 
No  mortal  eye  can  bear  the  sight. 

2  The  thunders  of  his  hand 

Keep  the  wide  world  in  awe  ; 
His  truth  and  justice  stand 

To  guard  his  holy  law  ; 
And  where  his  love  resolves  to  bless, 
His  truth  confirms  and  seals  the  grace. 

3  And  can  this  mighty  King  . 

Of  glory  condescend  ? 
And  will  he  write  his  name 
My  Father  and  my  Friend  ? 
I  love  his  name  ;  I  love  his  word  : 
Join,  all  my  powers,  and  praise  the  Lord. 

142.  C.  M.  Watts 

Lord,  thou  hast  been  our  Dwelling-place.  — Ps.  90  : 1. 

1  Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years,  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  home,  ■ — 

2  Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  throne 

Thy  saints.have  dwelt  secure  ; 
Sufficient  is  thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

SI 


BEING    AND   GREATNESS. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

4  Thy  word  commands  our  flesh  to  dust, 

4  Return,  ye  sons  of  men  ; ' 
All  nations  rose  from  earth  at  first, 
And  turn  to  earth  again. 

5  0  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  thou  our  guard  while  troubles  last, 
And  our  eternal  home. 


143.  L.  M.  Needham 

God  only  wise. 

1  Awake,  my  tongue,  thy  tribute  bring 
To  Him  who  gave  thee  power  to  sing ; 
Praise  Him  who  has  all  praise  above, 
The  Source  of  wisdom  and  of  love. 

2  How  vast  his  knowledge,  how  profound ! 

A  depth  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drowned  , 
The  stars  he  numbers,  and  their  names 
He  gives  to  all  those  heavenly  flames. 

3  Through  each  bright  world  above,  behold 
Ten  thousand  thousand  charms  unfold  ; 
Earth,  air,  and  mighty  seas  combine 

To  speak  his  wisdom  all  divine. 

4  But  in  redemption,  0,  what  grace  ! 

Its  wonders,  0,  what  thought  can  trace  ! 
Here  wisdom  shines  forever  bright : 
Praise  him,  my  soul,  with  sweet  delight. 


GOD. 

144.  C.    M.  CONDER. 

God  in  the  still  small  Voice.  —  1  Kings  19  :  12. 

1  Beyond,  beyond  that  boundless  sea, 

Above  that  dome  of  sky, 
Farther  than  thought  itself  can  flee, 

Thy  dwelling  is  on  high  ; 
Yet  dear  the  awful  thought  to  me 

That  thou,  my  God,  art  nigh. 

2  We  hear  thy  voice  when  thunders  roll 

Through  the  wide  fields  of  air ; 
The  waves  obey  thy  dread  control, 

Yet  still  thou  art  not  there. 
Where  shall  I  find  Him,  0  my  soul, 

Who  yet  is  everywhere  ? 

3  0,  not  in  circling  depth  or  height, 

But  in  the  conscious  breast, 
Present  to  faith,  though  veiled  from  sight,— 

There  does  his  Spirit  rest. 
0,  come,  thou  Presence  infinite, 

And  make  thy  creature  blest. 

145.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Whither  shall  I  go  from  thy  Spirit  1  —  Ps.  139  :  7. 

1  In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee, 

In  vain  my  soul  would  try 
To  shun  thy  presence,  Lord,  or  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thy  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest, 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 


BEING    AND   GREATNESS. 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord 

Before  they're  formed  within  ; 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
He  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  0,  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high ; 

Where  can  a  creature  hide  ? 
Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 
Beset  on  every  side. 

5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still, 

And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 
Secured  by  sovereign  love. 

146.  L.  M.  Guyom. 

Am  I  a  God  at  hand  ?  —  Jer.  23  :  23. 

1  0  Lord,  how  full  of  sweet  content 
My  years  of  pilgrimage  are  spent ! 
Where'er  I  dwell,  I  dwell  with  thee  — 
h\  heaven,  in  earth,  or  on  the  sea. 

2  To  me  remains  nor  place  nor  time ; 
My  country  is  in  every  clime ; 

I  can  be  calm  and  free  from  care 
On  any  shore,  since  God  is  there. 

3  While  place  we  seek  or  place  we  shun, 
The  soul  finds  happiness  in  none ; 
But  with  my  God  to  guide  my  way, 
'Tis  equal  joy  to  go  or  stay. 

4  Could  I  be  cast  where  thou  art  not, 
That  were,  indeed,  a  dreadful  lot ; 
But  regions  none  remote  I  call, 
Secure  of  finding  God  in  all. 


GOD. 

147.  C.  M.  E.  Scott. 

Presence  of  God. 

1  Great  God,  thy  penetrating  eye 

Pervades  my  inmost  powers ; 
With  awe  profound  my  wandering  soul 
Falls  prostrate,  and  adores. 

2  To  be  eneompassed  round  with  God, 

The  holy  and  the  just, 
Armed  with  omnipotence  to  save 
Or  crumble  me  to  dust,  — 

3  0,  how  tremendous  is  the  thought! 

Deep  may  it  be  impressed  ; 
And  may  thy  Spirit  firmly  grave 
This  truth  within  my  breast. 

4  By  thee  observed,  by  thee  sustained, 

Should  earth  or  hell  oppose, 
I  press  with  dauntless  courage  on 
To  meet  the  proudest  foes. 

5  Begirt  with  thee,  my  fearless  soul 

The  gloomy  vale  shall  tread  ; 
And  thou  wilt  bind  th'  immortal  crown 
Of  glory  on  my  head. 

148.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Whither  shall  I  go  from  thy  Spirit  f  —  Ps.  139  :  7. 

1  Lord,  thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me  through 
Thine  eye  commands  with  piercing  view 

My  rising  and  my  resting. hours, 

My  heart  and  flesh,  with  all  their  powers. 

2  My  thoughts,  before  they  are  my  own, 
Are  to  my  God  distinctly  known ; 

He  knows  the  words  I  mean  to  speak 
Ere  from  my  opening  lips  they  break. 

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BEING   AND   GREATNESS. 

3  Within  thy  circling  power  I  stand  ; 
On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand  ; 
Awake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad, 

I  am  surrounded  still  with  God. 

4  Amazing  knowledge,  vast  and  great  — 
What  large  extent !  what  lofty  height ! 
My  soul,  with  all  the  powers  I  boast, 
Is  in  the  boundless  prospect  lost. 

5  0,  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest, 

Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there. 

149.  C.  M.  Faber. 

Herein  is  Love  —  1  John  4  :  10. 

1  My  God,  how  wonderful  thou  art ! 

Thy  majesty  how  bright ! 
How  glorious  is  thy  mercy-seat, 
In  depths  of  burning  light ! 

2  Yet  I  may  love  thee  too,  0  Lord, 

Almighty  as  thou  art, 
For  thou  hast  stooped  to  ask  of  me 
The  love  of  my  poor  heart. 

3  No  earthly  father  loves  like  thee, 

No  mother  half  so  mild, 
Bears  and  forbears  as  thou  hast  done 
With  me,  thy  sinful  child. 

4  My  God,  how  wonderful  thou  art, 

Thou  everlasting  Friend ! 
On  thee  I  stay  my  trusting  heart, 
Till  faith  in  vision  end. 

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GOD. 

150.  L.  M.  SriElA. 

Who  shut  up  the  Sea  with  Doors.  —  Job  38  :  S. 

1  The  Lord,  the  God  of  glory,  reigns, 

In  robes  of  majesty  arrayed  ; 
His  rule  omnipotence  sustains, 

And  guides  the  worlds  his  hands  have  made. 

2  The  swelling  floods  tumultuous  rise, 

Aloud  the  angry  tempests  roar, 
Lift  their  proud  billows  to  the  skies, 

And  foam,  and  lash  the  trembling  shore. 

8  The  Lord,  the  mighty  God,  on  high, 
Controls  the  fiercely-raging  seas  ; 
He  speaks,  and  noise  and  tempest  fly ; 
The  waves  sink  down  in  gentle  peace. 

i  Thy  sovereign  laws  are  ever  sure  ; 
Eternal  purity  is  thine  ; 
And,  Lord,  thy  people  shall  be  pure, 
And  in  thy  blest  resemblance  shine. 

151.  CM.  Watts. 

God  trieth  the  Hearts.  —  Ps.  7  :  9. 

lv  God  is  a  Spirit,  just  and  wise  ; 
He  sees  our  inmost  mind  ; 
In  vain  to  Heaven  we  raise  our  cries, 
And  leave  our  hearts  behind. 

2  Nothing  but  truth  before  his  throne 

With  honor  can  appear  ; 
The  painted  hypocrites  are  known, 
Through  the  disguise  they  wear. 

3  Their  lifted  eyes  salute  the  skies, 

Their  bending  knees  the  ground  ; 
But  God  abhors  the  sacrifice 
Where  not  the  heart  is  found. 

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BEING    AND    GREATNESS. 

4  Lord,  search  my  thoughts,  and  try  my  ways, 
And  make  my  soul  sincere  ; 
Then  shall  I  stand  before  thy  lace, 
And  find  acceptance  there. 

152.  s.  Si. 

God  present  Everywhere. 

1  God  of  almighty  power, 

How  glorious  are  thy  ways ! 
Angels  thy  majesty  adore ; 

All  creatures  speak  thy  praise. 

2  Wherever  earth  is  fair, 

Or  brighter  worlds  extend. 
Almighty  Sovereign,  thou  art  there, 
Creation's  Lord  and  Friend. 

%  And  where  the  stars  arc  not, 
Nor  sun  hath  ever  shone, 
Beyond  the  flight  of  human  thought, 
There  thou  art  God  alone. 

4  Heaven  is  thy  glorious  throne, 
Earth  does  thy  footstool  seem  ; 
But  souls  redeemed  thou  lov'st  to  own 
Thy  richer  diadem. 

153.  L.  M. 

The  Eternal  God. 

1  With  glory  clad,  with  strength  arrayed, 

The  Lord  that  o'er  all  nature  reigns, 
The  world's  foundation  strongly  laid, 
And  the  vast  fabric  still  sustains. 

2  How  sure  established  is  thy  throne ! 

Which  shall  no  change  or  period  see ; 
For  thou,  0  Lord,  and  thou  alone, 
Art  God  from  all  eternity. 


GOD. 


IN  NATURE. 


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154,  L.  M.  Moore. 

All  Things  are  of  God. 

L  Thou  art.  0  God,  the  life  and  light 
Of  all  this  wondrous  world  we  see  : 
Its  glow  by  day,  its  smile  by  night, 

Are  but  reflections  caught  from  thee. 
Where'er  we  turn,  thy  glories  shine, 
And  all  things  fair  and  bright  are  thine. 

When  day,  with  farewell  beam,  delays 
Among  the  opening  clouds  of  even, 

And  we  can  almost  think  we  gaze 
Through  golden  vistas  into  heaven, 

Those  hues  that  make  the  sun's  decline 

So  soft,  so  radiant,  Lord,  are  thine. 

3  When  night,  with  wings  of  starry  gloom, 
O'ershadows  all  the  earth  and  skies, 
Like  some  dark,  beauteous  bird,  whose  plume 

Is  sparkling  with  unnumbered  eyes, 
That  sacred  gloom,  those'  fires  divine, 
So  grand,  so  countless,  Lord,  are  thine. 

155.  CM.  Keble. 

The  Book  of  Nature. 

1  There  is  a  book,  who  runs  may  read, 

Which  heavenly  truth  imparts  ; 

And  all  the  lore  its  scholars  need, 

Pure  eyes  and  Christian  hearts. 

2  The  works  of  God,  above,  below, 

Within  us  and  around, 
Are  pages  in  that  book,  to  show 
Hew  God  himself  is  found. 

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IN   NATURE. 

3  The  glorious  sky,  embracing  all, 

Is  like  the  Father's  love, 
Wherewith  encompassed,  great  and  small 
In  peace  and  order  move. 

4  Two  worlds  are  ours :  'tis  only  sin 

Forbids  us  to  descry 
The  mystic  heaven  and  earth  within, 
Plain  as  the  earth  and  sky. 

5  Thou  who  hast  given  me  eyes  to  see 

And  love  this  sight  so  fair, 
Give  me  a  heart  to  find  out  thee, 
And  read  thee  everywhere. 

156.  7  s.  Waterstok. 

Nature  unveiled  to  the  Pure. 

JL  Nature,  with  eternal  youth, 
Ever  bursts  upon  thy  sight ; 
All  her  works  are  types  of  truth, 
Mirrors  of  celestial  light. 

2  But  the  soul,  when  veiled  in  sin, 

And  eclipsed  with  fear  and  doubt, 
From  the  darkened  world  within 

Throws  its  shade  on  that  without,  — 

3  While  to  those  who,  pure  in  heart, 

For  the  truth  their  powers  employ, 
She  will  constant  good  impart, 
And  diffuse  perpetual  joy. 

4  If  the  mind  would  nature  see, 

Let  her  cherish  virtue  more  : 
Goodness  bears  the  golden  key 
That  unlocks  her  palace  door. 

7  03 


GOD. 

157.  L.    M.  DODDRIDGB. 

God's  Love  in  Nature. 

1  Father  of  lights,  we  sing  thy  name, 

Who  kindlest  vip  the  lamp  of  day ; 
Wide  as  he  spreads  his  golden  flame. 
His  beams  thy  power  and  love  display. 

2  Fountain  of  good,  from  thee  proceed 

The  copious  drops  of  genial  rain, 
Which,  o'er  the  hill  and  through  the  mead, 
Revive  the  grass  and  swell  the  grain. 

3  0,  let  not  our  forgetful  hearts 

O'erlook  the  tokens  of  thy  care ; 
But  what  thy  liberal  hand  imparts, 
Still  own  in  praise,  still  ask  in  prayer. 

4  So  shall  our  suns  more  grateful  shine, 

And  showers  in  sweeter  drops  shall  fall, 
When  all  our  hearts  and  lives  are  thine, 
And  thou,  0  God,  enjoyed  in  all. 

158.  L.  M.  Addison. 

The  Firmament  shoiceth  his  Handy-work.  — Ps.  19. 

1  The  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
With  all  the  blue,  ethereal  sky, 

And  spangled  heavens,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  Original  proclaim. 

2  Th'  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 
Does  his  Creator's  power  display, 
And  publishes  to  every  land 

The  work  of  an  almighty  hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale, 
And  nightly  to  the  listening  earth 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birtl\,  — 


IN   NATURE. 

4  While  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll, 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

5  What  though,  in  solemn  silence,  all 
Move  round  this  dark  terrestrial  ball  ? 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amid  their  radiant  orbs  be  found  ? 

6  In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice  ; 
Forever  singing  as  they  shine, 
The  Hand  that  made  us  is  divine. 


159.  L.  M.  Steele. 

The  Sun  knoweth  his  going  down.  —  Ps.  104  :  19. 

1  There  is  a  God,  all  nature  speaks, 

Through  earth,  and  air,  and  seas,  and  skies ; 
See,  from  the  clouds  his  glory  breaks, 
When  the  first  beams  of  morning  rise. 

2  The  rising  sun,  serenely  bright, 

O'er  the  wide  world's  extended  frame 
Inscribes  in  characters  of  light 

His  mighty  Maker's  glorious  name. 

3  Diffusing  life,  his  influence  spreads, 

And  health  and  plenty  smile  around  ; 
And  fruitful  fields  and  verdant  meads 
Are  with  a  thousand  blessings  crowned. 

4  Ye  curious  minds,  who  roam  abroad, 

And  trace  creation's  wonders  o'er, 
Confess  the  footsteps  of  your  God, 
Bow  down  before  him  and  adore. 


GOD. 

160.  CM.  W'HIITIEK. 

Nature's  WorsJiip. 

1  The  ocean  looketh  up  to  heaven 

As  'twere  a  living  thing  ; 
The  homage  of  its  waves  is  given 
In  ceaseless  worshipping. 

2  They  kneel  upon  the  sloping  sand 

As  hends  the  human  knee  : 
A  beautiful  and  tireless  band 
The  priesthood  of  the  sea. 

3  The  mists  are  lifted  from  the  rills, 

Like  the  white  wing  of  prayer  ; 
They  kneel  above  the  ancient  hills, 
As  doing  homage  there. 

4  The  forest-tops  are  lowly  cast 

0?er  breezy  hill  and  glen, 
As  if  a  prayerful  spirit  passed 
On  nature  as  on  men. 

5  The  sky  is  as  a  temple's  arch  ; 

The  blue  and  wavy  air 
Is  glorious  with  the  spirit  march 
Of  messengers  at  prayer. 

16L  L.  M.  W.  Hathaway. 

Presence  and  Love  of  God. 

1  God  reigns  on  earth  ;  he  reigns  above  ; 

His  realm  embraces  every  shore ; 
He  reigns  in  righteousness  and  love, 
Almighty  King  forevermore. 

2  With  swelling  heart,  I  look  on  high  ; 

And  every  light  that  blazes  there, 
Each  constellation  of  the  sky, 
His  wisdom  and  his  love  declare. 

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PROVIDENCE    AND    GRACE. 

3  The  stars  obey  his  high  commands, 

And  trace  in  lines  of  fire  his  name 
Where  shine  Orion's  golden  bands 
In  blazing  capitals  of  flame. 

4  There's  not  a  leaf  in  yonder  bower, 

Or  gem  that  sparkles  in  the  sea, 
Or  blade  of  grass,  or  tender  flower, 
But  has  a  voice  of  love  to  me,  — 

5  A  voice  that  speaks  of  God  —  my  trust 

When  danger  or  when  death  is  near : 
He  lifts  the  righteous  from  the  dust ; 
He  wipes  away  the  scalding  tear. 


PROVIDENCE    AND    GRACE. 
162.  7s  &  6s.  Newtow. 

God's  Providence.  —  Hab.  3  :  17. 

1  Children  of  God  lack  nothing ; 

His  promise  bears  them  through  ;  * 
Who  gives  the  lilies  clothing, 

Will  clothe  his  people  too.    - 
Beneath  the  spreading  heavens, 

No  creature  but  is  fed  ; 
And  He  who  feeds  the  ravens 

Will  give  his  children  bread. 

2  Though  vine  and  fig-tree  neither 

Their  wonted  fruit  should  bear, 
Though  all  the  field  should  wither, 

Nor  flocks  nor  herds  be  there ; 
Yet  God  the  same  abiding, 

His  praise  shall  tune  my  voice, 
For  while  in  him  confiding, 

I  cannot  but  rejoice. 


GOD. 

163.  L.  M.  Watts 

Providence  and  Grace.  —  Ps.  36. 

1  High  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God, 

Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines ; 
Thy  truth  shall  break  through  every  cloud 
That  veils  and  darkens  thy  designs. 

2  Forever  firm  thy  justice  stands, 

As  mountains  their  foundations  keep ; 
Wise  are  the  wonders  of  thy  hands ; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 

3  My  God,  how  excellent  thy  grace, 

Whence  all  our  hope  and  comfort  springs ! 
The  sons  of  Adam,  in  distress, 
Fly  to  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

4  Life,  like  a  fountain  rich  and  free, 

Springs  from  the  presence  of  my  Lord ; 
And  in  thy  light  our  souls  shall  see 
The  glories  promised  in  thy  word. 

164.  ii.  m. 

God  our  Guardian.  —  Ps.  121. 

1  To  God  I  lift  mine  eyes  ; 

From  him  is  all  my  aid,  — 
The  God  that  built  the  skies, 
And  earth  and  nature  made. 


God  is  the  tower 
To  which  I  fly  : 


His  grace  is  nigh 
In  every  hour. 


2  My  feet  shall  never  slide, 
And  fall  in  fatal  snares, 
Since  God,  my  guard  and  guide, 
Defends  me  from  my  fears. 


Those  wakeful  eyes, 
That  never  sleep, 

98 


Shall  Israel  keep 
When  dangers  rise. 


PROVIDENCE    AND   GRACE. 

3  No  burning  heats  by  day, 
Nor  blasts  of  evening  air, 
Shall  take  my  health  away, 
If  God  be  with  me  there. 


Thou  art  my  sun, 
And  thou  my  shade, 


To  guard  my  head 
By  night  or  noon. 


4  Hast  thou  not  given  thy  word 
To  save  my  soul  from  death  ? 
And  I  can  trust  my  Lord 
To  keep  my  mortal  breath  : 


I'll  go  and  come. 


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Nor  fear  to  die 


Till  from  on  high 
Thou  call  me  home. 


165.  c.  M. 

The  Lord  is  thy  Keeper.  —  Fs.  121  :  "). 

1  Up  to  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes ; 

There  all  my  hope  is  laid  ; 
The  Lord,  who  built  the  earth  and  skies 
From  him  will  come  mine  aid. 

2  Thy  foot  unmoved  lie  ever  keeps, 

And  all  thy  ways  will  guard ; 
He  slumbers  not,  and  never  sleeps  — 
Thy  Keeper  is  the  Lord. 

3  The  Lord,  thy  Keeper,  shades  thy  way, 

Preserves  thee  in  his  sight ; 
Nor  shall  the  sun  smite  thee  by  day, 
Nor  shall  the  moon  bv  night. 

4  The  Lord  preserves  thy  soul  from  sin, 

From  evils  great  and  sore  — 
Thy  going  out  and  coming  in, 
Now  and  forever  more. 


GOD. 


1G6.  C.  M.  GlBIONS. 

The  Earth  is  full  of  God's  Goodness.  —  Ps.  33 : 5. 

1  Thy  goodness,  Lord,  our  souls  confess  ; 

Thy  goodness  we  adore  — 
A  spring  whose  blessings  never  fail, 
A  sea  without  a  shore. 

2  Sun,  moon,  and  stars  thy  love  declare 

In  every  golden  ray; 
Love  draws  the  curtains  of  the  night, 
And  love  brings  back  the  day. 

o  Thy  bounty  every  season  crowns 
With  all  the  bliss  it  yields, 
With  joyful  clusters  loads  the  vines, 
With  strengthening  grain  the  fields. 

4  But  chiefly  thy  compassion,  Lord, 
Is  in  the  gospel  seen  ; 
There,  like  a  sun,  thy  mercy  shines, 
Without  a  cloud  between. 

6  There  pardon,  peace,  and  holy  joy, 
Through  Jesus'  name,  are  given  : 
He  on  the  cross  was  lifted  high, 
That  we  might  reign  in  heaven. 

167.  S.  M.  Stekle, 

Duinc  Beneficence. 

1  My  Maker  and  my  King, 

To  thee  my  all  I  owe ; 
Thy  sovereign  bounty  is  the  spring 
Whence  all  my  blessings  flow. 

2  Thou  ever  good  and  kind, 

A  thousand  reasons  move, 
A  thousand  obligations  bind, 
My  heart  to  grateful  love. 


PROVIDENCE    AND    GRACE. 

3  The  creature  of  thy  hand, 

On  thee  alone  I  live  ; 
My  God,  thy  benefits  demand 
More  praise  than  I  can  give. 

4  Lord,  what  can  I  impart, 

When  all  is  thine  before  ? 
Thy  love  demands  a  thankful  heart 
The  gift,  a'las  !  how  poor  ! 

5  0,  let  thy  grace  inspire 

My  soul  with  strength  divine  ; 
Let  all  my  powers  to  thee  aspire. 
And  all  my  days  be  thine. 

168.  7s. 

God  everywhere. 

1  They  who  seek  the  throne  of  grace 
Find  that  throne  in  every  place : 

If  we  live  a  life  of  prayer, 
God  is  present  everywhere. 

2  In  our  sickness  and  our  health, 
In  our  want  or  in  our  wealth, 
If  we  look  to  God  in  prayer, 
God  is  present  everywhere. 

3  When  our  earthly  comforts  fail, 
When  the  woes  of  life  prevail, 
'Tis  the  time  for  earnest  prayer-: 
God  is  present  everywhere. 

4  Then,  my  soul,  in  every  strait, 
To  thy  Father  come,  and  wait ; 
He  will  hear  each  earnest  prayer : 
God  is  present  everywhere. 


GOD. 

169.  L.  M.  C.Wesley 

God  is  greater  than  our  Heart.  —  1  John  3  :  20. 

1  Whither,  0,  whither  should  I  fly 

But  to  my  loving  Father's  breast, 
Secure  within  thine  arms  to  lie, 

And  safe  beneath  thy  wings  to  rest  ? 

2  In  all  my  ways  thy  hand  I  own, 

Thy  ruling  providence  I  see  : 
Assist  me  still  my  course  to  run, 
And  still  direct  my  paths  to  thee. 

3  I  have  no  skill  the  snare  to  shun ; 

But  thou,  0  God,  my  wisdom  art: 
I  ever  into  ruin  run  ; 

But  thou  art  greater  than  my  heart. 

4  Foolish,  and  impotent,  and  blind, 

Lead  me  a  way  I  have  not  known  ; 
Bring  me  where  I  my  heaven  may  find, 
The  heaven  of  loving  thee  alone. 

170.  H.  M.  Watts. 

His  Mercy  endureth  forever.  —  Ps.  136  :  1. 

1  Give  thanks  to  God  most  high, 
The  universal  Lord; 
The  sovereign  King  of  kings, 
And  be  his  grace  adored. 


His  power  and  grace 
Are  still  the  same ; 


And  let  his  name 
Have  endless  praise. 


2  How  mighty  is  his  hand  ! 

What  wonders  hath  he  done  ! 
He  formed  the  earth  and  seas, 
And  spread  the  heavens  alone. 


Thy  mercy,  Lord, 
Shall  still  endure 


And  ever  sure 
Abides  thy  word. 


PROVIDENCE    AND    GRACE. 


3  He  sent  his  only  Son 

To  save  us  from  our  woe  - 
From  Satan,  sin,  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  foe. 


His  power  and  grace 
Are  still  the  same 


And  let  his  name 
Have  endless  praise. 


4  Give  thanks  aloud  to  Go'd, 

To  God,  the  heavenly  King  ; 
And  let  the  spacious  earth 

His  works  and  glories  sing. 
Thy  mercy,  Lord,       I  And  ever  sure 
Shall  still  endure  ;      |  Abides  thy  word. 

171.  S.  M.  Watt*. 

As  a  Father  pitieth  his  Children.  —  Ps.  103  :  13. 

1  The  pity  of  the  Lord, 

To  those  that  fear  his  name, 
Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel : 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

2  He  knows  we  are  but  dust, 

Scattered  with  every  breath  ; 
His  anger,  like  a  rising  wind, 
Can  send  us  swift  to  death. 

5  Our  days  are  as  the  grass, 

Or  like  the  morning  flower : 
When  blasting  winds  sweep  o'er  the  Held, 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 

I  But  thy  compassions,  Lord, 
To  endless  years  endure  ; 
And  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 

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GOD. 

172.  7s  &  6s. 

Quiet  Worship. 

1  Open,  Lord,  mine  inward  ear, 

And  bid  my  heart  rejoice ; 
Bid  my  quiet  spirit  bear 

The  comfort  of  thy  voice  : 
Never  in  the  whirlwind  found, 

Or  where  earthquakes  rock  the  place, 
Still  and  silent  is  the  sound, 

The  whisper  of  thy  grace. 

2  From  the  world  of  sin,  and  noise, 

And  hurry  I  withdraw  : 
For  the  small  and  inward  voice 

I  wait  with  humble  awe ; 
Silent  am  I  now  and  still, 

Will  not  in  thy  presence  move : 
To  my  waiting  soul  reveal 

The  secret  of  thy  love. 

173.  C.  M.  Ade*  •*. 

Divine  Mercies. 

1  When  all  thy  mercies,  0  my  God, 

My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  Unnumbered  comforts  on  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestowed, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 
From  whom  those  comforts  flowed. 

3  When  in  the  slippery  paths  of  youth 

With  heedless  steps  I  ran, 
Thine  arm,  unseen,  conveyed  me  safe, 
And  led  me  up  to  man. 


PROVIDENCE   AND   GRACE. 

4  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ  ; 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

5  Through  every  period  of  my  life 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue  ; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

6  Through  all  eternity  to  thee 

A  joyful  song  I'll  raise  : 
But,  0,  eternity's  too  short 
To  utter  all  thy  praise. 

174.  c.  M. 

God's  Condescension. 

1  0  Thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 

Within  this  earthly  frame, 
Through  all  the  world,  how  great  art  thou ! 
How  glorious  is  thy  name  ! 

2  When  heaven,  thy  glorious  work  on  high, 

Employs  my  wondering  sight, 
The  moon,  that  nightly  rules  the  sky, 
With  stars  of  feebler  light,  — 

3  Lord,  what  is  man,  that  thou  shouldst  choose 

To  keep  him  in  thy  mind  ? 
Or  what  his  race,  that  thou  shouldst  prove 
To  them  so  wondrous  kind  ? 

£  0  Thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 
Within  this  earthly  frame, 
Through  all  the  world,  how  great  art  thou ! 
How  glorious  is  thy  name ! 


GOD. 

175.  L..M. 

Not  that  ive  loved  God,  but  he  us.  —  1  John  4 :  10. 

1  Ere  earth's  foundations  yet  were  laid, 

Or  heaven's  fair  roof  was  spread  abroad, 
Ere  man  a  living  soul  was  made, 

Love  stirred  within  the  heart  of  God. 

2  Thy  loving  counsel  gave  to  me 

True  life  in  Christ,  thy  only  Son, 
Whom  thou  hast  made  my  way  to  thee, 
From  whom  all  grace  flows  ever  down. 

3  0  love,  that,  long  ere  time  began, 

This  precious  name  of  child  bestowed,  — 
That  opened  heaven  on  earth  to  man, 
And  called  us,  sinners,  '  sons  of  God ' ! 

4  I  am  not  worthy,  Lord,  that  thou 

Shouldst  such  compassion  on  me  show,  — 
That  He  who  made  the  world  should  bow 
To  cheer  with  love  a«wretch  so  low. 

5  Could  I  but  honor  thee  aright, 

Noble  and  sweet  my  song  should  be, 
That  earth  and  heaven  should  learn  thy  might, 
And  what  my  God  hath  done  for  me. 

176.  L.  M.  Watts. 

II is  Merer/  cudureth  forever.  —  Ps.  136. 

1  Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise  ; 
Mercy  and  truth  are  all  his  ways ; 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong ; 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

2  He  built  the  earth,  he  spread  the  sky, 
And  fixed  the  starry  lights  on  high ; 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong ; 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

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PROVIDENCE    AND   GKACE. 

3  He  fills  the  sun  with  morning  light, 
He  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night : 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  suns  and  moons  shall  shine  no  more 

4  He  sent  his  Son  with  power  to  save 
From  guilt,  and  darkness,  and  the  grave : 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong  ; 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

0  Through  this  vain  world  he  guides  our  feel, 
And  leads  us  to  his  heavenly  seat : 

His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  this  vain  world  shall  be  no  more. 

177.  L.  M.  Bckcar. 

Behold,  v>fiat  Manner  of  Love.  —  1  John  3  : 1. 

1  0  love  of  God,  how  strong  and  true  ! 
Eternal  and  yet  ever  new, 

Above  all  price,  and  still  unbought, 
Beyond  all  knowledge  and  all  thought. 

2  0  wide-embracing,  wondrous  love, 
We  read  thee  in  the  sky  above, 
We  read  thee  in  the  earth  below, 

In  seas  that  swell  and  streams  that  flow, 

3  We  read  thee  best  in  Him  who  came 
To  bear  for  us  the  cross  of  shame  ; 
Sent  by  the  Father  from  on  high, 
Our  life  to  live,  our  death  to  die. 

4  0  love  of  God,  our  shield  and  stay, 
Through  all  the  perils  of  our  way  ; 
Eternal  love,  in  thee  we  rest, 
Forever  safe,  forever  blest. 

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GOD. 


178.  S.  M.  Watts. 

The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd.  —  Vs.  23. 

1  The  Lord  my  Shepherd  is  ; 

I  shall  be  well  supplied  ; 
Since  he  is  mine,  and  I  am  his, 
What  can  I  want  beside  ? 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 

Where  heavenly  pasture  grows, 
Where  living  waters  gently  pass, 
And  full  salvation  flows. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim, 
And  guides  me  in  his  own  right  way, 
For  his  most  holy  name. 

4  While  he  affords  his  aid, 

I  cannot  yield  to  fear ; 
Tho' I  should  walk  thro'  death's  dark  shade, 
My  Shepherd's  with  me  there. 

5  The  bounties  of  thy  love 

Shall  crown  my  future  days  ; 

Nor  from  thy  house  will  I  remove, 

Nor  cease  to  speak  thy  praise. 

179.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Our  Refuge  and  Strength.  —  Ps.  46. 

1  God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints, 

When  storms  of  sharp  distress  invade  ; 
Ere  we  can  offer  our  complaints, 
Behold  him  present  with  his  aid. 

2  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar  ; 

In  sacred  peace  our  souls  abide, 
While  every  nation,  every  shore, 

Trembles,  and  dreads  the  swelling  tide. 

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PROVIDENCE    AND    GRACE. 

3  There  is  a  stream,  whose  gentle  flow 

Supplies  the  city  of  our  God ; 
Life,  love,  and  joy,  still  gliding  through, 
And  watering  our  divine  abode. 

4  That  sacred  stream,  thine  holy  word, 

Supports  our  faith,  our  fear  controls ; 
Sweet  peace  thy  promises  afford, 

And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  souls. 

5  Zion  enjoys  her  Monarch's  love, 

Secure  against  a  threatening  hour ; 
Nor  can  her  firm  foundations  move, 

Built  on  his  truth,  and  armed  with  power. 

180.  8s  &  7s.  Bowring. 

God  is  Love.  —  1  John  4  :  S. 

1  God  is  love  ;  his  mercy  Hbrightens 

All  the  path  in  which  we  rove ; 
Bliss  he  wakes,  and  woe  he  lightens ; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

2  Chance  and  change  are  busy  ever ; 

Man  decays,  and  ages  move ; 
But  his  mercy  waneth  never ; 
God  is  wisdom.  God  is  love. 

8  E'en  the  hour  that  darkest  seemeth 
Will  his  changeless  goodness  prove ; 
From  the  gloom  his  brightness  streameth  ; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

4  He  with  earthly  cares  entwineth 
Hope  and  comfort  from  above  : 
Every  where  his  glory  shineth  ; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

8  109 


GOD. 

181.  CM.  Loqaw. 

This  Stone  shall  be  called  Bethel.  —  Gen.  28  :  22. 

1  0  God  of  Bethel,  by  whose  hand 

Thy  people  still  are  fed.  — 
Who  through  this  weary  pilgrimage 
Hast  all  our  fathers  led,  — 

2  Our  vows,  our  prayers,  we  now  present 

Before  thy  throne  of  grace  ; 
God  of  our  fathers,  be  the  God 
Of  their  succeeding  race. 

3  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wandering  footsteps  guide  ; 
Give  us,  each  day,  our  daily  bread, 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 

4  0,  spread  thy  covering  wings  around, 

Till  all  our  wanderings  cease, 
And  at  our  Father's  loved  abode 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace. 

5  Such  blessings  from  thy  gracious  hand 

Our  humble  prayers  implore  ; 
And  thou  shalt  be  our  chosen  God, 
Our  portion,  evermore. 

182.  L.  M. 

The  Lord  of  Hosts  is  with  us.  —  Ps.  46. 

1  God  is  our  refuge  and  defence, 

In  trouble  our  unfailing  aid ; 
Secure  in  his  omnipotence, 

What  foe  can  make  our  souls  afraid  ? 

2  There  is  a  river  pure  and  bright, 

Whose  streams  make  glad  the  heavenly  plains; 
There,  in  eternity  of  light, 
The  city  of  our  God  remains. 


PROVIDENCE   AND   GRACE. 

3  Not  on  a  seraph's  wing  of  lire, 

But  on  the  mightier  wings  of  prayer, 
We  reach  that  home  of  pure  desire, 
And  feel  his  cloudless  presence  there. 

4  But  soon,  how  soon,  our  spirits  droop, 

Unwont  the  air  of  heaven  to  breathe  ! 
Yet  God,  in  very  deed,  will  stoop, 

And  dwell  himself  with  men  beneath. 

5  Come  to  thy  living  temples,  then  ; 

As  in  the  ancient  times  appear : 
Let  earth  be  paradise  again, 

And  man,  0  God,  thine  image  here. 


183.  .  &  4. 

God  is  Love.  —  1  John  4  :  8. 

1  I  cannot  always  trace  the  way 

Where  thou,  almighty  One,  dost  move ; 
But  I  can  always,  always  say 
That  God  is  love. 

2  When  fear  her  chilling  mantle  flings 

O'er  earth,  my  soul  to  heaven  above, 
As  to  her  native  home,  upsprings  ; 
For  God  is  love. 

3  When  mystery  clouds  my  darkened  path, 

I'll  check  my  dread,  my  doubts  reprove  ; 
In  this  my  soul  sweet  comfort  hath, 
That  God  is  love. 

4  Yes,  God  is  love  ;  —  a  thought  like  this 

Can  every  gloomy  thought  remove, 

And  turn  all  tears,  all  woes,  to  bliss  ; 

For  God  is  love, 
in 


GOD. 

184.  S.   M.  WATT8. 

The  Rock  that  is  higher  than  I.  —  Ps.  61 :  2. 

1  When,  overwhelmed  with  grief, 

My  heart  within  me  dies, 
Helpless,  and  far  from  all  relief, 
To  Heaven  I  lift  mine  eyes. 

2  0,  lead  me  to  the  Rock 

That's  lygh  above  my  head, 
And  make  the  covert  of  thy  wings 
My  shelter  and  my  shade. 

3  Within  thy  presence,  Lord, 

Forever  I'll  abide ; 
Thou  art  the  tower  of  my  defence, 
The  refuge  where  I  hide. 

4  Thou  givest  me  the  lot 

Of  those  that  fear  thy  name  ; 
If  endless  life  be  their  reward, 
I  shall  possess  the  same. 

185.  L.  M.  Addison. 

God  our  Shepherd. 

1  The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care ; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye : 
My  noonday  walks  lie  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountains  pant, 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  weary,  wandering  steps  he  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

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PROVIDENCE   AND   GRACE. 

3  Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious,  lonely  wilds  I  stray, 
Thy  presence  shall  my  pains  beguile ; 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 
With  lively  green  and  herbage  crowned, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 

4  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 

My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  thou,  0  Lord,  art  with  me  still ; 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 

1 86.  L.  M.  IIeginbotham. 

Fjrerij  (jood  Gift  is  from  above.  — Ja.  1 :  17. 

1  Great  God,  let  all  my  tuneful  powers 

Awake,  and  sing  thy  mighty  name : 
Thy  hand  revolves  my  circling  hours  — 
Thy  hand,  from  whence  my  being  came. 

2  Seasons  and  moons,  still  rolling  round  ■ 

In  beauteous  order,  speak  thy  praise ; 
And  years,  with  smiling  mercy  crowned, 
To  thee  successive  honors  raise. 

8  My  life,  my  health,  my  friends  I  owe, 
All  to  thy  vast,  unbounded  love ; 
Ten  thousand  precious  gifts  below, 
And  hope  of  nobler  joys  above. 

4  Thus  will  I  sing  till  nature  cease, 

Till  sense  and  language  are  no  more  ; 
And,  after  death,  thy  boundless  grace 
Through  everlasting  years  adore. 

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GOD. 

187.  C.  M.  Hervey. 

God  our  Wisdom. 

1  Since  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time 

God's  watchful  eye  surveys, 
0,  who  so  wise  to  choose- our  lot, 
Or  to  appoint  our  ways  ? 

2  Good  when  he  gives,  supremely  good, 

Nor  less  when  he  denies ; 
E'en  crosses,  from  his  sovereign  hand, 
Are  blessings  in  disguise. 

3  Why  should  we  doubt  a  Father's  love, 

So  constant  and  so  kind  ? 
To  his  unerring,  gracious  will 
Be  every  wish  resigned. 

4  In  thy  fair  book  of  life  divine, 

My  God,  inscribe  my  name  ; 
There  let  it  fill  some  humble  place 
Beneath  my  Lord,  the  Lamb. 

188.  C.  M.  Heginbotiiam. 

I  will  j)raise  God  while  I  have  my  Being.  —  Ps.  104  :  33. 

1  Yes,  I  will  bless  thee,  0  my  God, 

Through  all  my  earthly  days, 
And  to  eternity  prolong 

Thy  vast,  thy  boundless  praise. 

2  In  every  smiling,  happy  hour, 

Be  this  my  sweet  employ  : 
Thy  praise  refines  my  earthly  bliss, 
And  doubles  all  my  joy. 

3  When  gloomy  care  and  keen  distress 

Afllict  my  throbbing  breast, 
Thy  praise  shall  mingle  with  my  tears, 
And  lull  each  pain  to  rest. 

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PROVIDENCE    AND    GRACE. 

4  Nor  shall  my  tongue  alone  proclaim 

The  honors  of  my  God : 
My  life,  with  all  its  active  powers, 
Shall  spread  thy  praise  abroad. 

5  Nor  death  itself  shall  stop  my  song, 

Though  it  will  close  my  eyes  ; 
My  thoughts  shall  then  to  nobler  heights 
And  sweeter  raptures  rise. 

6  There  shall  my  lips  in  endless  praise 

Their  grateful  tribute  pay  ; 
The  theme  demands  an  angel's  tongue, 
And  an  eternal  day. 

189.  C.  M.  Montgomery. 

/  will  walk  among  yoic,  and  be  your  God.  —  Lev.  26  :  12. 

1  God,  in  the  high  and  holy  place, 

Looks  down  upon  the  spheres ; 
Yet,  in  his  providence  and  grace, 
To  every  eye  appears. 

2  He  bows  the  heavens ;  the  mountains  stand 

A  highway  for  our  God  : 
He  walks  amid  the  desert  land ; 
'Tis  Eden  where  he  trod. 

3  The  forests  in  his  strength  rejoice  ; 

Hark  !  on  the  evening  breeze, 


As  once  of  old,  Jehovah's  voice 


Is  heard  anions:  the  trees. 


& 


If  God  hath  made  this  world  so  fair, 
Where  sin  and  death  abound, 

How  beautiful  beyond  compare 
Will  paradise  be  found  ! 


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GOD. 

190.  0.    M.  DoDLJtlDQK. 
He  knoweih  our  Frame.  —  Ps.  103  :  14. 

1  Great  Ruler  of  all  nature's  frame, 

We  own  thy  power  divine  ; 
We  hear  thy  breath  in  every  storm, 
For  all  the  winds  are  thine. 

2  Wide  as  they  sweep  their  sounding  way, 

They  work  thy  sovereign  will ; 
And,  awed  hy  thy  majestic  voice, 
Confusion  shall  be  still. 

8  Thy  mercy  tempers  every  blast 
To  those  who  seek  thy  face, 
And  mingles  with  the  tempest's  roar 
The  whispers  of  thy  grace. 

4  Those  gentle  whispers  let  me  hear, 
Till  all  the  tumult  cease, 
And  gales  of  paradise  shall  lull 
My  weary  soul  to  peace. 

191.  C.  M.  Cowper. 

Thy  Judgments  are  a  great  Deep.  — Ps.  36:  6. 

1  God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 

His  wonders  to  perform  ; 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill 
lie  treasures  up  his  vast  designs, 
And  works  his  sovereign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take  ; 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
t  In  blessings  on  your  head. 


PROVIDENCE    AND    GRACE. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace  ; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour ; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain  ; 
•God  is  his  ow^n  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

192.  S.    M.  DODDRIDGR- 

Ue  careth  for  you.  —  1  Pet.  5  :  7. 

1  How  gentle  God's  commands  I 

How  kind  his  precepts  are  ! 
1  Come,  cast  your  burdens  on  the  Lord, 
And  trust  his  constant  care.' 

2  Beneath  his  watchful  eye 

His  saints  securely  dwell  ; 
That  hand  which  bears  all  nature  up 
Shall  guard  his  children  well. 

3  Why  should  this  anxious  load 

Press  down  your  weary  mind  ? 
Haste  to  your  heavenly  Father's  throne, 
And  sweet  refreshment  find. 

4  His  goodness  stands  approved 

Down  to  the  present  day  ; 
I'll  drop  my  burden  at  his  feet, 
And  bear  a  song  away. 


GOD. 

193.  C.  M.  C.  Weslet 

The  Fulness  of  God.  —  Eph.  3:19. 

1  Being  of  beings,  God  of  love, 

To  thee  our  hearts  we  raise ; 
Thy  all-sustaining  power  we  prove, 
And  gladly  sing  thy  praise. 

2  Thine,  wholly  thine,  we  want  to  be  ; 

Our  sacrifice  receive ; 
Made,  and  preserved,  and  saved  by  thee, 
To  thee  ourselves  we  give. 

8  Heavenward  our  every  wish  aspires, 
For  all  thy  mercy's  store  ; 
The  sole  return  thy  love  requires 
Is,  that  we  ask  for  more. 

4  For  more  we  ask ;  we  open  then 
Our  hearts  t'  embrace  thy  will ; 
Turn,  and  revive  us,  Lord,  again ; 
With  all  thy  fulness,  fill. 

194.  S.  M.  Steeib. 

Our  Father.  —  Matt.  6  :  9. 

1  My  Father  !  —  cheering  name  ! 

0,  may  I  call  thee  mine  ? 
Give  me  the  humble  hope  to  claim 
A  portion  so  divine. 

2  This  can  my  fears  control, 

And  bid  my  sorrows  fly  : 
What  harm  can  ever  reach  my  soul 
Beneath  my  Father's  eye  ? 

8  Whate'er  thy  will  denies, 
I  calmly  would  resign  ; 
For  thou  art  just,  and  good,  and  wise  ; 
0,  bend  my  will  to  thine. 

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PROVIDENCE   AND   GRACE. 

4  Whate'er  thy  will  ordains, 

0,  give  me  strength  to  bear ; 
Still  let  me  know  a  Father  reigns, 
And  trust  a  Father's  care. 

5  Thy  ways  are  little  known 

To  my  weak,  erring  sight ; 
Yet  shall  my  soul,  believing,  own 
That  all  thy  ways  are  right. 

6  My  Father !  — blissful  name ! 

Above  expression  dear  ! 
If  thou  accept  my  humble  claim, 
I  bid  adieu  to  fear. 

195.  L.    M.  •   COLLETT. 

Divine  Providence. 

1  Through  all  the  various,  shifting  scene 

Of  life's  mistaken  ill  or  good, 
Thy  hand,  0  God,  conducts  unseen 
The  beautiful  vicissitude. 

2  Thou  givest,  with  paternal  care, 

Howe'er  unjustly  we  complain, 
To  all  their  necessary  share 

Of  joy  and  sorrow,  health  and  pain. 

3  All  things  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven 

On  thine  eternal  will  depend  ; 
And  all  for  greater  good  were  given, 
Would  man  pursue  th'  appointed  end. 

4  Be  this  my  care :  to  all  beside 

Indifferent  let  my  wishes  be  ; 
Passion  be  calm,  and  dumb  be  pride, 
And  fixed  my  soul,  great  God,  on  thee. 


GOD. 


196.  8s,  7s  &  4.  Kelli. 

Yet  will  I  not  forget  thee.—U.  49  :  15. 

1  Every  human  tie  may  perish, 

Friend  to  friend  unfaithful  prove, 
Mothers  eease  their  own  to  eherish, 
Heaven  and  earth  at  last  remove, 

But  no  changes 
Can  avert  the  Father's  love. 

2  In  the  furnace  God  may  prove  thee, 

Thence  to  bring  thee  forth  more  bright, 
But  can  never  cease  to  love  thee  ; 
Thou  art  precious  in  his  sight : 

God  is  with  thee,  — 
God,  thine  everlasting  light. 

197.  Us.  Kirkham. 

/  will  never  leave  thee.  —  Heb.  13  :  5. 

1  How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord, 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  excellent  word  ! 
What  more  can  he  say  than  to  you  he  hath  said 
Who  unto  the  Saviour  for  refuge  have  fled  ? 

2  '  Fear  not,  I  am  witli  thee,  0,  be  not  dismayed  ; 
For  1  am  thy  God,  I  will  still  give  thee  aid  ; 
Til  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee 

to  stand, 
Upheld  by  my  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 

8  '  When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee  to  go, 
The  rivers  of  sorrow  shall  not  overflow  ; 
For  1  will  be  with  thee  thy  troubles  to  bless, 
And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

t  'The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  leaned  for  repose, 
I  will  not,  I  will  not  desert  to  his  foes  : 
That  soul,  tho'  all  hell  should  endeavor  to  shake, 
I'll  never —  no.  never  —  no,  never  forsake  ! ' 

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PROVIDENCE   AND   GRACE. 

198.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Ascribe  ye  Strength  unto  God.  —  Ps.  68 :  34. 

Kingdoms  and  thrones  to  God  belong ; 
Crown  him,  ye  nations,  in  your  song ; 
His  wondrous  names  and  powers  rehearse  ; 
His  honors  shall  enrich  your  verse. 

He  rides  and  thunders  through  the  sky ; 
His  name,  Jehovah,  sounds  on  high : 
Praise  him  aloud,  ye  sons  of  grace ; 
Ye  saints,  rejoice  before  his  face. 

Proclaim  him  King,  pronounce  him  blest; 
He's  your  defence,  your  joy,  your  rest ; 
When  terrors  rise,  and  nations  faint, 
God  is  the  strength  of  every  saint. 

199.  C.  M.  Fawcett. 

Now  ice  see  through  a  Glass  darkly.  —  1  Cor.  13  :  12. 

1  Thy  way,  0  God,  is  in  the  sea ; 

Thy  paths  I  cannot  trace, 
Nor  comprehend  the  mystery 
Of  thine  unbounded  grace. 

2  As,  through  a  glass,  I  dimly  see 

The  wonders  of  thy  love, 
How  little  do  I  know  of  thee, 
Or  of  the  joys  above  ! 

3  Though  but  in  part  I  know  thy  will, 
•      I  bless  thee  for  the  sight : 

When  will  thy  love  the  whole  reveal 
In  glory's  clearer  light  ? 

4  With  rapture  shall  I  then  survey 

Thy  providence  and  grace, 
And  spend  an  everlasting  day 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

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GOD. 

200.  c.  M. 

Providential  Care. — Matt.  6. 

1  0,  why  despond  in  life's  dark  vale  ? 

Why  sink  to  fears  a  prey  ? 
Th'  almighty  power  can  never  fail ; 
His  love  can  ne'er  decay. 

2  Behold  the  birds  that  wing  the  air, 

Nor  sow  nor  reap  the  grain  ; 

Yet  God,  with  all  a  father's  care, 

Relieves  when  they  complain. 

3  Behold  the  lilies  of  the  fieldl 

They  toil  nor  labor  know  ; 
Yet  royal  robes  to  theirs  must  yield, 
In  beauty's  richest  glow. 

i  That  God  who  hears  the  raven's  cry, 
Who  decks  the  lily's  form, 
Will  surely  all  your  wants  supply, 
And  shield  you  in  the  storm. 

5  Seek  first  his  kingdom's  grace  to  share, 
Its  righteousness  pursue, 
And  all  that  needs  your  earthly  care 
Will  be  bestowed  on  you. 

201.  C.  M.  Heginbotiia*. 

Confidence  in  God. 

1  Father  of  mercies,  God  of  love, 

My  Father  and  my  God,  * 

I'll  sing  the  honors  of  thy  name, 
And  spread  thy  praise  abroad. 

2  In  every  period  of  my  life 

Thy  thoughts  of  love  appear  ; 
Thy  mercies  gild  each  transient  scene, 
And  crown  each  passing  year. 

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3  In  all  thy  mercies,  may  my  soul 

A  Father's  bounty  see  ; 
Nor  let  the  gifts  thy  grace  bestows 
Estrange  my  heart  from  tiiee. 

4  Teach  me,  in  times  of  deep  distress, 

To  own  thy  hand.  0  God, 
And  in  submissive  silence  bear 
The  lessons  of  thy  rod. 

5  Then  may  I  close  my  eyes  in  death, 

Redeemed  from  anxious  fear ; 
For  dea^h  itself,  my  God,  is  life, 
If  thou  be  with  me  there. 

202.  lis.  Montgomery. 

God  our  S/tt'pherd.  —  Ps.  2'i. 

1  The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd,  no  want  shall  I  know: 
I  feed  in  green  pastures  ;  safe  folded  I  rest : 

He  leadeth  my  soul  where  the  still  waters  flow, 
Restores  me  when    wandering,  redeems   when 
oppressed. 

2  Through  the  valley  and  shadow  of  death  though 

I  stray, 
Since  thou  art  my  Guardian,  no  evil  I  fear ; 
Thy  rod  shall  defend  me,  thy  staff  be  my  stay ; 
No  harm  can  befall  with  my  Comforter  near. 

3  In  the  midst  of  affliction  my  table  is  spread ; 
With  blessings  unmeasured  my  cup  runneth  o'er; 

With  perfume  and  oil  thou  anointest  my  head : 
0,  what  shall  I  ask  of  thy  providence  more  ? 

4  Let  goodness  and  mercy,  my  bountiful  God, 
Still  follow  my  steps  till  I  meet  thee  above ; 

I  seek,  by  the  path  which  my  forefathers  trod 
Through  the  land  of  their  sojourn,  thy  kingdom 
of  love. 

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THE  BIBLE. 

203.  L.  M.  Wattk 

The  Works  and  Word  of  God.  —  Ps.  19. 

1  The  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord  ; 

In  every  star  thy  wisdom  shines ; 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word, 
We  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

2  The  rolling  sun,  the  changing  fight, 

And  night,  and  day  thy  power  confess ; 
But  the  blest  volume  thou  hast  writ 
Reveals  thy  justice  and  thy  grace. 

o  Sun,  moon,  and  stars  convey  thy  praise 

Round  the  whole  earth,  and  never  stand ; 
So  when  thy  truth  began  its  race, 

It  touched  and  glanced  on  every  land. 

4  Nor  shall  thy  spreading  gospel  rest, 

Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  hath  run, 
Till  Christ  hath  all  the  nations  blest 
That  see  the  light  or  feel  the  sun. 

204.  •  C.  M.  Comtek. 

The  Light  of  the  glorioxis  Gospel.  —  2  Cor.  4  :  4. 

1  A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page 

Majestic  like  the  sun  ; 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age  — 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

2  The  hand  that  gave  it  still  supplies 

The  gracious  light  and  heat ; 
Its  truths  upon  the  nations  rise  — 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 


THE   BIBLE. 

3  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine 

For  such  a  bright  display, 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

4  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 

The  steps  of  Him  I  love, 

Till  glory  break  upon  my  view 

In  brighter  worlds  above. 

205.  C.  M.  Stexxett. 

I 

The  RicJu-s  of  God's  Word. 

1  Let  worldly  men,  from  shore  to  shore, 

Their  chosen  good  pursue  ; 
Thy  word,  0  Lord,  we  value  more 
Than  treasures  of  Peru. 

2  Here  mines  of  knowledge,  love,  and  joy 
.    Are  opened  to  our  sight ; 

The  purest  gold  without  alloy, 
And  gems  divinely  bright. 

3  The  counsels  of  redeeming  grace 

These  sacred  leaves  unfold  ; 
And  here  the  Saviour's  lovely  face 
Our  raptured  eyes  behold. 

4  Here  light,  descending  from  above, 

Directs  our  doubtful  feet ; 
Here  promises  of  heavenly  love 
Our  ardent  wishes  meet. 

5  Our  numerous  griefs  are  here  redressed, 

And  all.  our  wants  supplied  ; 
Nought  we  can  ask  to  make  us  blest 
Ts  in  this  book  denied. 


THE   BIBLE. 

206.  c.  M. 

O,  send  out  thy  Light  and  thy  Truth.  —  Ps.  43  : 3. 

1  Hail,  sacred  truth,  whose  piercing  rays 

Dispel  the  shades  of  night, 

Diffusing  o'er  the  mental  world 

The  healing  beams  of  light. 

2  Thy  word,  0  Lord,  with  friendly  aid 

Restores  our  wandering  feet ; 
Converts  the  sorrows  of  the  mind 
To  joys  divinely  sweet. 

3  0,  send  thy  light  and  truth  abroad 

In  all  their  radiant  blaze, 
And  bid  th'  admiring  world  adore 
The  glories  of  thy  grace. 

207.  L.    M.  BRIGQ8. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord. 

1  God's  law  demands  one  living  faith, 

Not  a  gaunt  crowd  of  lifeless  creeds ; 
Its  warrant  is  a  firm  '  God  saith  ; ' 
Its  claim  not  words,  but  loving  deeds. 

2  Yet,  Lord,  forgive  ;  thy  simple  law 

Grows  tarnished  in  our  earthly  grasp ; 
Pure  in  itself,  without  a  flaw, 
It  dims  in  our  too  worldly  clasp. 

3  We  handle  it  with  unwashed  hands ; 

We  stain  it  with  unhallowed  breath ; 
We  gloss  it  with  device  of  man's, 
And  hide  thine  image  underneath. 

4  Forgive  the  sacrilege,  and  take 

From  off  our  souls  th'  unworthy  stain  ; 
And  show  us,  for  thy  Son's  dear  sake, 
Thy  pure  and  perfect  law  again. 

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THE   BIBLE. 

208.  l.  M. 

O,  how  love  I  thy  Law!  — Vs.  119  :  97. 

1  I  love  the  sacred  Book  of  God ; 

No  other  can  its  place  supply ; 
It  points  me  to  the  saints'  abode, 

And  lifts  my  joyful  thoughts  on  high. 

2  Blest  Book,  in  thee  my  eyes  discern 

The  image  of  my  absent  Lord  ; 
From  thine  instructive  page  I  learn 
The  joys  his  presence  will  afford. 

3  But  while  I'm  here,  thou  shalt  supply 

His  place,  and  tell  me  of  his  love ; 
I'll  read  with  faith's  discerning  eye, 
And  thus  partake  of  joys  above. 

209.  7s.  Coxe 

The  Word. 

1  Word  by  God  the  Father  sent, 
Lord  of  all,  Omnipotent; 
Word  for  sinners'  need  supplied, 
As  their  comfort  and  their  guide  ! 

2  Word  of  Life,  both  pure  and  strong, 
Word  for  which  the  heathen  long, 
Spread  abroad,  till  out  of  night 

All  the  world  awake  to  light! 

3  Up  —  for,  lo,  earth's  surface  o'er, 
Waving  fields  with  ripening  store  ; 
Countless  sheaves  are  spread  around : 
Few,  0,  few  the  reapers  found. 

4  Lord  of  harvest,  great  and  kind, 
Rouse  to  action  heart  and  mind ; 
Let  the  gathering  nations  all 
See  thy  light  and  hear  thy  call. 


THE   BIBLE. 

218.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Comfort  from  the  Bible. 

1  Lord,  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice, 

My  lasting  heritage ; 
There  shall  my  noblest  powers  rejoice, 
My  warmest  thoughts  engage. 

2  I'll  read  the  histories  of  thy  love, 

And  keep  thy  laws  in  sight, 
While  through  the  promises  I  rove 
With  ever  fresh  delight. 

3  'Tis  a  broad  land  of  wealth  unknown, 

Where  springs  of  life  arise, 
Seeds  of  immortal  bliss  are  sown, 
And  hidden  glory  lies. 

4  The  best  relief  that  mourners  have, 

It  makes  our  sorrows  blest, 
Our  fairest  hope  beyond  the  grave, 
And  our  eternal  rest. 

214.  CM.  Fawcktt. 

All  Scripture  (/hen  by  Inspiration.  —  2  Tim.  3  :  16. 

1  How  precious  is  the  Book  divine, 

By  inspiration  given ! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears ; 
Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way, 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
-Or  an  eternal  day. 

ISO 


THE    BIBLE. 

215.  KM. 

Comfort  from  the  Bible. 

1  Thou  Book  of  Life,  in  thee  are  found 

The  mysteries  of  my  Maker's  will ; 
Treasures  of  knowledge  here  abound, 
The  deepest,  loftiest  mind  to  fill. 

2  Light  of  the  world,  thy  beams  impart 

To  lead  my  feet  through  life's  dark  way ; 
0,  shine  on  this  benighted  heart, 
Nor  let  me  from  thy  guidance  stray. 

3  Healer  of  all  the  woes  of  life. 

The  balm  of  souls  diseased,  to  save 
From  all  earth's  pain,  and  end  the  strife 
Of  death  with  victory  o'er  the  grave. 

216.  L.  M.  r.i.i.noMK. 

The  Gospel  Revelation. 

1  God,  in  the  gospel  of  his  Son, 
Makes  his  eternal  counsels  known  ; 
£fere  love  in  all  its  glory  shines, 
And  truth  is  drawn  in  fairest  lines. 

2  Here  sinners  of  a  humble  frame 

May  taste  his  grace  and  learn  his  name. 

May  read,  in  characters  of  blood. 

The  wisdom,  power,  and  grace  of  God. 

3  Here  faith  reveals  to  mortal  eyes 

A  brighter  world  beyond  the  skies  : 

Here  shines  the  light  which  guides  our  vray 

From  earth  to  realms  of  endless  day. 

4  0,  grant  us  grace,  almighty  Lord, 
To  read  and  mark  thy  holy  word, 
Its  truths  with  meekness  to  receive, 
And  by  its  holy  precepts  live. 

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THE   BIBLE. 

217.  S.  M.  E.  Tailor. 

Thy  Word  is  a  Lamp.  —  Ps.  119  :  105. 

1  It  is  the  one  true  light, 

When  other  lamps  grow  dim  ; 
'Twill  never  burn  less  purely  bright, 
Nor  lead  astray  from  Him. 

2  It  is  Love's  blessdd  band, 

That  reaches  from  the  throne 
To  him,  whoe'er  he  be,  whose  hand 
Will  seize  it  for  his  own. 

3  It  is  the  golden  key 

Unto  celestial  wealth, 
Joy  to  the  sons  of  poverty, 

And  to  the  sick  man  health  ;  — 

4  The  gently-proffered  aid 

Of  One  who  knows,  and  best 
Supplies  the  beings  he  has  made 
With  what  will  make  them  blest 

5  There  rests  the  weary  head  ; 

There  age  and  sorrow  go ; 
And  how  it  smooths  the  dying  bed. 
0,  let  the  Christian  show  ! 

218.  CM.  Watts. 
Value  of  the  Scriptures. 

1  Oppressed  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears, 

I  come  to  thee,  my  Lord, 
While  not  a  ray  of  hope  appears 
But  in  thy  holy  word. 

2  The  volume  of  my  Father's  grace 

Does  all  my  grief  dispel ; 
Here  I  behold  my  Saviour's  face. 
And  learn  to  do  his  will. 

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THE    BIBLE. 

3  This  is  the  field  where  hidden  lies 

The  pearl  of  price  unknown  ; 
That  merchant  is  divinely  wise 
Who  makes  this  pearl  his  own. 

4  Here  living  water  freely  flows, 

To  cleanse  me  from  my  sin  ; 
Tis  here  the  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 
Nor  danger  dwells  therein. 

5  0,  may  thy  counsels,  mighty  God, 

My  roving  feet  command  ; 
Xor  I  forsake  the  happy  road 
That  leads  to  thy  right  hand. 

219.  : 

My  Bible. 

1  Holy  Bible,  book  divine, 
Precious  treasure,  thou  art  mine  ; 
Mine  \o  tell  me  whence  I  came ; 
Mine  to  tell  me  what  I  am ;  — 

2  Mine  to  chide  me  when  I  rove ; 
Mine  to  show  a  Saviour's  love ; 
Mine  thou  art  to  guide  and  guard ; 
Mine  to  punish  or  reward  ;  — 

3  Mine  to  comfort  in  distress, 
If  the  Holy  Spirit  bless  ; 
Mine  to  show,  by  living  faith, 
Man  can  triumph  over  death  ;  — 

4  Mine  to  tell  of  joys  to  come, 
And  the  rebel  sinner's  doom : 
0  thou  holy  Book  divine, 
Precious  treasure,  thou  art  mine. 

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THE   BIBLE. 

220.  C.  M.  Barton. 

Thy  Commandment  is  exceeding  broad.  —  Ps.  119  :  96. 

1  Lamp  of  our  feet,  whereby  we  trace 

Our  path,  when  wont  to  stray ; 
Stream  from  the  fount  of  heavenly  grace ; 
Brook  by  the  traveller's  way  ;  — 

2  Bread  of  our  souls,  whereon  we  feed  ; 

True  manna  from  on  high  ; 
Our  guide  and  chart,  wherein  we  read 
Of  realms  beyond  the  sky  ;  — 

3  Pillar  of  fire  'through  watches  dark, 

Or  radiant  cloud  by  day  ; 
When  waves  would  whelm  our  tossing  bark, 
Our  anchor  and  our  stay  ;  — 

4  Childhood's  preceptor,  manhood's  trust, 

Old  age's  firm  allyj 
Our  hope,  when  we  go  down  to  dust, 
Of  immortality ! 

221.  C.  M.  Wat. s. 
O,  koto  lore  I  thy  Law  .'  —  Vs.  119  :  97. 

1  0,  how  I  love  thy  holy  law  ! 

'Tis  daily  my  delight ; 
And  thence  my  meditations  draw 
Divine  advice  by  night. 

2  Thy  heavenly  words  my  heart  engage, 

And  well  employ  my  tongue, 
And,  through  my  weary  pilgrimage, 
Yield  me  a  heavenly  song. 

8  When  nature  sinks  and  spirits  droop, 
Thy  promises  of  grace 
Are  pillars  to  support  my  hope, 
And  there  I  write  thy  praise. 


THE    BIBLE. 

222.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Excellency  of  the  Gospel. 

1  Let  everlasting  glories  crown 

Thy  head,  my  Saviour  and  my  Lord  ; 
Thy  hands  have  brought  salvation  down, 
And  stored  the  blessings  in  thy  word. 

2  In  vain  the  trembling  conscience  seeks 

Some  solid  ground  to  rest  upon  ; 
With  long  despair  the  spirit  breaks, 
Till  we  apply  to  Christ  alone. 

3  How  well  thy  blessed  truths  agree  ! 

How  wise  and  holy  thy  commands  ! 
Thy  promises,  how  firm  they  be ! 

How  firm  our  hope,  our  comfort  stands ! 

4  Should  all  the  forms  that  men  devise 

Assault  my  faith  with  treacherous  art, 
Fd  call  them  vanity  and  lies, 

And  bind  the  gospel  to  my  heart. 

223.  C.  M.  Barton. 

The  Word. 

1  Word  of  the  ever-living  God, 

Will  of  his  glorious  Son, 
Without  thee  how  could  earth  be  trod, 
Or  heaven  itself  be  won  ? 

2  Yet,  to  unfold  thy  hidden  worth, 

Thy  mysteries  to  reveal, 
That  Spirit  which  first  gave  thee  forth, 
Thy  volume  must  unseal. 

3  And  we,  if  we  aright  would  learn 

The  wisdom  it  impacts, 
Must  to  its  heavenly  teaching  turn 
With  simple,  childlike  hearts. 

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CHRIST. 


CHRIST. 


THE    ADVENT. 

224.  8s  &  7s.  Gaseell, 

The  Desire  of  all  Nations  shall  come.  —  Hag.  2 :  7. 

1  Darkness  o'er  the  world  was  brooding 

Sadder  than  Egyptian  gloom  ; 
Souls  by  myriads  lay  in  slumber 
Deep  as  of  the  sealed  tomb. 

2  Earth  had  lost  the  links  which  bound  it 

To  the  throne  of  light  above  ; 

Yet  an  eye  was  watching  o'er  it, 

And  that  eye  was  full  of  love. 

8  Like  a  glorious  beam  of  morning, 

Straight  a  ray  pierced  through  the  cloud, 
Spirits  mightily  awakening 

From  their  dark  and  heavy  shroud. 

4  Still  that  ray  shines  on  and  brightens, 
Chasing  mist  and  gloom  away  ; 
Happy  they  on  whom  it  gathers 
With  its  full  and  perfect  day. 

225.  ii.  M. 

Fear  not.  —  Luke  2 :  10. 

1   Hark,  what  celestial  sounds  ! 
What  music  fills  the  air ! 
Soft  warbling  to  the  morn, 
It  strikes  tlte  ravished  ear : 


Now  all  is  still ; 
Now  wild  it  floats 


In  tuneful  notes, 
Loud,  sweet,  and  shrill. 


ADVENT. 

2  Th'  angelic  hosts  descend, 

With  harmony  divine ; 
See  how  from  heaven  they  bend, 

And  in  full  chorus  join  :  — 
4  Fear  not,'  say  they  ;      Jesus,  your  King, 
4  Great  joy  we  bring :     Is  born  to-day.' 

3  He  comes  your  souls  to  save 

From  death's  eternal  gloom  ; 
To  realms  of  bliss  and  light 

He  lifts  you  from  the  tomb. 
Your  voices  raise  Your  songs  unite 

With  sons  of  light ;        Of  endless  praise. 

4  Glory  to  God  on  high ! 

Ye  mortals,  spread  the  sound, 
And  let  your  raptures  fly 

To  earth's  remotest  bound :  " 
To  man  is  given, 
At  Jesus'  birth. 


For  peace  on  earth, 
From  God  in  heaven. 


226.  lis.  Drummond. 

Prepare  ye  the  Way  of  the  Lord.  —  Matt.  3:3. 

1  A  voice  from  the  desert  comes  awful  and  shrill : 
The  Lord  is  advancing ;  prepare  ye  the  way  ; 

The  word  of  Jehovah  he  comes  to  fulfil, 

And  o'er  the  dark  world  pour  the  splendor  of  day. 

2  Bring  down  the  proud  mountain,  though  tower- 

ing to  heaven, 
And  be  the  low  Valley  exalted  on  high, 
The  rough  path  and  crooked  be  made  smooth  and 

even, 
For,  Zion,  your  King,  your  Redeemer,  is  nigh. 

3  The  beams  of  salvation  his  progress  illume ; 
The  lone,  dreary  wilderness  sings  of  her  Lord ; 

The  rose  and  the  myrtle  there  suddenly  blopm, 
And  the  olive  of  peace  spreads  its  branches  abroad. 

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CHRIST. 

227.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Prepare  ye  the  Way  of  the  Lord.  —  Matt.  3  :  3. 

1  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands, 

Ye  tribes  of  every  tongue  ; 
His  new-discovered  grace  demands 
A  new  and  nobler  song. 

2  Say  to  the  nations,  Jesus  reigns, 

God's  own  almighty  Son  ; 
His  power  the  sinking  world  sustains, 
And  grace  surrounds  his  throne. 

3  Let  an  unusual  joy  surprise 

The  islands  of  the  sea  : 
Ye  mountains,  sink  ;  ye  valleys,  rise  ; 
Prepare  the  Lord  his  way. 

4  Behold,  he  comes  ;  he  comes  to  bless 

The  nations  as  their  Lord, 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousness, 
And  send  his  truth  abroad. 

5  But  when  his  voice  shall  raise  the  dead, 

And  bid  the  world  draw  near, 
How  will  the  guilty  nations  dread 
To  see  their  J.udge  appear ! 

228.  C.  M.  Tate. 

The  Watch  of  the  Shepherds.  —  Luke  2. 

1  While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night, 

All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2  '  To  you,  in  Bethlehem,  this  day, 

Is  born,  of  David's  line, 
The^  Saviour,  who  is  Christ,  the  Lord, 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign  :  — 

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ADVENT. 

3  '  The  heavenly  Babe  you  there  shall  find 

To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapped  in  swathing  bands, 
And  in  a  manger  laid.' 

4  Thus  spake  the  seraph  ;  and  forthwith 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  and  thus 
Addressed  their  joyful  song :  — 

5  4  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace  ; 
Good-will  henceforth  from  heaven  to  men 
Begin,  and  never  cease.' 

229.  Us  &  10s.  Hebeb. 

Star  of  the  East.  —  Matt.  2  :  9. 

1  Brightest  and  best  of  tho  sons  of  the  morning, 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine  aid ;  • 

Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2  Cold  on  his  cradle  the  dewdrops  are  shining ; 
Low  lies  his  head  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall ; 

Angels  adore  him  in  slumber  reclining, 
Lord,  and  Redeemer,  and  Saviour  of  all. 

3  Say,  shall  we  yield  him,  in  costly  devotion, 
Odors  of  Edom,  and  offerings  divine,  „ 

Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  or  gold  from  the  mine  ? 

4  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation, 
Vainly  with  gifts  would  his  favor  secure ; 

Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration, 

Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

5  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning, 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine  aid ; 

Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 


CHRIST. 

230.  C.  M.  E.  H.  Sears. 

Birth  of  Chnst. 

1  It  came  upon  the  midnight  clear, 

That  glorious  song  of  old, 
From  angels  bending  near  the  earth 

To  touch  their  harps  of  gold:  — 
'  Peace  on  the  earth,  good  will  to  men, 

From  heaven's  all-gracious  King.' 
The  world  in  solemn  stillness  lay 

To  hear  the  angels  sing. 

2  Still  through  the  cloven  skies  they  como, 

With  peaceful  wings  unfurled, 
And  still  their  heavenly  music  floats 

O'er  all  the  weary  world  ; 
Above  its  sad  and  lonely  plains 

They  bend  on  heavenly  wing, 
And  ever  o'er  its  Babel  sounds 

The  blessed  angels  sing. 

3  For,  lo,  the  days  are  hastening  on 

By  prophet  bards  foretold, 
When,  with  the  ever-circling  years, 

Comes  round  the  age  of  gold ; 
When  peace  shall  over  all  the  earth 

Its  ancient  splendors  fling, 
And  the  whole  world  send  back  the  song 

Which  now  the  angels  sing. 

231.  II.  m. 

Good  Tidings  of  great  Joy.  —  Luke  2. 

1  Hark!  hark!  the  notes  of  joy 
Roll  o'er  the  heavenly  plains, 
And  seraphs  find  employ 
For  their  sublimcst  strains. 
Some  new  delight  in  heaven  is  known : 
Loud  sound  the  harps  around  the  throne. 


ADVENT. 

2  Hark !  hark  !  the  sound  draws  nigh  ; 

The  joyful  hosts  descend ; 
Jesus  forsakes  the  sky ; 

To  earth  his  footsteps  bend : 
He  comes  to  bless  our  fallen  race ; 
He  comes  with  messages  of  grace. 

3  Bear,  bear  the  tidings  round  ; 

Let  every  mortal  know 
What  love  in  God  is  found, 

What  pity  he  can  show ; 
Ye  winds  that  blow,  ye  waves  that  roll, 
Bear  the  glad  news  from  pole  to  pole. 

4  Strike,  strike  the  harps  again 

To  great  Immanuers  name  ; 
Arise,  ye  sons  of  men, 

And  all  his  grace  proclaim : 
Angels  and  men,  wake  every  string; 
Tis  Christ  the  Saviour's  praise  we  sing. 

282.  l.  M. 

Christmas. 

1  0  day  to  which  the  seas,  and  sky, 

And  earth,  and  heaven  glad  welcome  sing,  - 
0  day  which  healed  our  misery, 

And  brought  on  earth  salvation's  King, — 

2  Immortal  Hope  of  all  mankind, 

In  whom  the  Father's  face  we  see, 
To  him  this  day,  throughout  the  world, 
His  people  pour  their  prayers  through  thee. 

3  And  we,  0  Lord,  whose  eyes  are  touched 

By  thine  own  beam  of  light  divine, 
Offer  our  songs  of  thankful  praise 
On  this  blest  natal  day  of  thine. 

10  HI 


CERIST. 

236.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Joy  to  the  World. 

1  Joy  to  the  world  !  the  Lord  is  come ; 

Let  earth  receive  her  King  ; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  world  !  the  Saviour  reigns  ; 

Let  men  their  songs  employ  ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills,  and  plains 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  his  love. 

237.  L.  M.  H.  K.  White. 

The  Star  of  Bethlehem.  —Matt.  2  : 2. 

1  When,  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain, 

The  glittering  host  bestud  the  sky, 
One  star  alone  of  all  the  train 

Can  fix  the  sinner's  wandering  eye. 

2  Hark  !  hark !  to  God  the  chorus  breaks 

From  every  host,  from  every  gem ; 
But  one  alone  the  Saviour  speaks  — 
It  is  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

3  Once  on  the  raging  seas  I  rode : 

The  storm  was  loud,  the  night  was  dark  ; 
The  ocean  yawned,  and  rudely  blowed 

The  wind  that  tossed  my  foundering  bark. 

4  Deep  horror  then  my  vitals  froze  ; 

Death-struck,  I  ceased  the  tide  to  stem  ; 
When  suddenly  a  star  arose  — 
It  was  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

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ADVENT. 

5  It  was  my  guide,  ray  light,  my  all ; 

It  bade  my  dark  forebodings  cease ; 
And,  through  the  storm  and  danger's  thrall, 
It  led  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 

6  Now,  safely  moored,  my  perils  o'er, 

I'll  sing,  first  in  night's  diadem, 
Forever  and  forevermore, 

The  Star,  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

238.  7s.  Bowrino. 

Watchman,  what  of  the  Night  f —  Is.  21 :  11. 

1  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night, 

What  its  signs  of  promise  are. 
Traveller,  o'er  yon  mountain's  height 

See  that  glory-beaming  star. 
Watchman,  does  its  beauteous  ray 

Aught  of  hope  or  joy  foretell  ? 
Traveller,  yes ;  it  brings  the  day, 

Promised  day  of  Israel. 

2  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night ; 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends. 
Traveller,  blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends. 
Watchman,  will  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth  ? 
Traveller,  ages  are  its  own : 

See,  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 

3  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night, 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn. 
Traveller,  darkness  takes  its  flight ; 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. 
Watchman,  let  thy  wanderings  cease  ; 

Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home. 
Traveller,  lo,  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Lo,  the  Son  of  God,  is  come. 

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CHRIST. 

233.  C.   M.  I OGAW. 

Unto  us  a  Child  is  born.  —  Is.  9 :  6. 

1  To  us  a  Child  of  hope  is  born, 

To  us  a  Son  is  given ; 
Him  shall  the  tribes  of  earth  obey, 
Him  all  the  hosts  of  heaven. 

2  His  name  shall  be  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Forevermore  adored, 
The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 
The  great  and  mighty  Lord. 

3  His  power,  increasing,  still  shall  spread ; 

His  reign  no  end  shall  know ; 
Justice  shall  guard  his  throne  above, 
And  peace  abound  below. 

4  To  us  a  Child  of  hope  is  born, 

To  us  a  Son  is  given  — 
The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 
The  mighty  Lord  of  heaven. 

234.  C.  M.  E.H.  Seaks. 

The  Birth-song  of  Christ. 

1  Calm  on  the  listening  ear  of  night 

Come  heaven's  melodious  strains, 
Where  wild  Judea  stretches  far 
Her  silver-mantled  plains. 

2  Celestial  choirs  from  courts  above 

Shed  sacred  glories  there ; 
And  angels  with  their  sparkling  lyres 
Make  music  on  the  air. 

3  The  answering  hills  of  Palestine 

Send  back  the  glad  reply ; 
And  greet  from  all  their  holy  heights 
The  Dayspring  from  on  high. 


ADVENT. 

4  O'er  the  blue  depths  of  Galilee 

There  comes  a  holier  calm  ; 
And  Sharon  waves,  in  solemn  praise, 
Her  silent  groves  of  palm. 

5  '  Glory  to  God ! '  the  sounding  skies 

Loud  with  their  anthems  ring ; 
'  Peace  to  the  earth,  good  will  to  men, 
From  heaven's  eternal  King.' 

6  Light  on  thy  hills,  Jerusalem : 

The  Saviour  now  is  born, 
And  bright  on  Bethlehem's  joyous  plains 
Breaks  the  first  Christmas  morn. 

235.  8s  &  7s.  Cawood. 

The  Sung  of  the  Angels.  — Luke  2. 

1  Hark  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices 

Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies? 
Lo,  th'  angelic  host  rejoices  ; 
Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 

2  Hear  them  tell  the  wondrous  story ; 

Hear  them  chant  in  hymns  of  joy,  — 
4  Glory  in  the  highest,  glory ! 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high ! 

3  '  Peace  on  earth,  good  will  from  heaven, 

Reaching  far  as  man  is  found ; 
Souls  redeemed,  and  sins  forgiven  ! 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4  '  Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed  ; 

Heaven  and  earth  his  praises  sing ; 
0,  receive  whom  God  appointed 

For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 

5  '  Haste,  ye  mortals,  to  adore  him  ; 

Learn  his  name,  and  taste  his  joy, 
Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  him, 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high  ! ' 

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CHRIST. 

236.  c.  M.  Watts. 

Joy  to  the  World. 

1  Joy  to  the  world  !  the  Lord  is  come  ; 

Let  earth  receive  her  King ; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  world  !  the  Saviour  reigns  ; 

Let  men  their  songs  employ  ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills,  and  plains 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  his  love. 

237.  L.  M.  H.  K.  White. 

The  Star  of  Bethlehem.  —Matt.  2  : 2. 

1  When,  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain, 

The  glittering  host  bestud  the  sky, 
One  star  alone  of  all  the  train 

Can  fix  the  sinner's  wandering  eye. 

2  Hark !  hark !  to  God  the  chorus  breaks 

From  every  host,  from  every  gem ; 
But  one  alone  the  Saviour  speaks  — 
It  is  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

3  Once  on  the  raging  seas  I  rode : 

The  storm  was  loud,  the  night  was  dark  : 
The  ocean  yawned,  and  rudely  blowed 

The  wind  that  tossed  my  foundering  bark. 

4  Deep  horror  then  my  vitals  froze  ; 

Death-struck,  1  ceased  the  tide  to  stem; 
When  suddenly  a  star  arose  — 
It  was  tho  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

144 


ADVENT. 

- 

5  It  was  my  guide,  my  light,  my  all ; 
It  bade  my  dark  forebodings  cease ; 

And,  through  the  storm  and  danger's  thrall, 
It  led  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 

6  Now,  safely  moored,  my  perils  o'er, 
I'll  sing,  first  in  night's  diadem, 

Forever  and  forevermore, 

The  Star,  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

238.  7S.  BO  WRING. 

Watchman,  what  of  the  Night  f —  Is.  21 :  11. 

1  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night, 
What  its  signs  of  promise  are. 

Traveller,  o'er  yon  mountain's  height 
See  that  glory-beaming  star. 

Watchman,  does  its  beauteous  ray 
Aught  of  hope  or  joy  foretell  ? 

Traveller,  yes  ;  it  brings  the  day, 
Promised  day  of  Israel. 

2  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night ; 
Higher  yet  that  star  ascends. 

Traveller,  blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends. 

Watchman,  will  its  beams  alone 
Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth  ? 

Traveller,  ages  are  its  own  : 
See,  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 

3  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night, 
For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn. 

Traveller,  darkness  takes  its  flight ; 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. 
Watchman,  let  thy  wanderings  cease ; 

Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home. 
Traveller,  lo,  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Lo,  the  Son  of  God,  is  come. 

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CHRIST. 

LIFE    AND    MINISTRY. 

239.  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

The  Spirit  of  the  Lord  is  upon  me.  —  Luke  4:  18. 

1  Hark,  the  glad  sound!  the  Saviour  comes! 

The  Saviour  promised  long  ! 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  him  the  Spirit,  largely  poured, 

Abides  with  holy  fire  ; 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love, 
His  sacred  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes  the  prisoners  to  release, 

In  wretched  bondage  held  ; 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure, 
And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace 
Enrich  the  humble  poor. 

5  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim, 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 

240.  L.  M.  Bachb. 

Behold  how  he  loved  Him.  —  John  11  :  3G. 

1  '  See  how  he  loved  !  '  exclaimed  the  Jews, 

As  tender  tears  from  Jesus  fell ; 
My  grateful  heart  the  thought  pursues, 
And  on  the  theme  delights  to  dwell. 

2  See  how  he  loved,  who  travelled  on, 

Teaching  the  doctrine  from  the  skies; 
Who  bade  disease  and  pain  be  gone, 
And  called  the  sleeping  dead  to  rise. 


LIFE   AND   MINISTRY. 

3  See  how  lie  loved,  who  never  shrank 

From  toil  or  danger,  pain  or  death, 
Who  all  the  cup  of  sorrow  drank, 
And  meekly  yielded  up  his  breath. 

4  Such  love  can  we,  unmoved,  survey  ? 

0,  may  our  breasts  with  ardor  glow, 
To  tread  his  steps,  his  laws  obey, 
And  thus  our  warm  affections  show. 

241 .  C.  11  Mrs.  Hemaxs. 

Christ  stilling  the  Tempest.  —  Mark  4  :  39. 

1  Fear  was  within  the  tossing  bark, 

When  stormy  winds  grew  loud  ; 
And  waves  came  rolling  high  and  dark, 
And  the  tall  mast  was  bowed. 

2  But  the  wind  ceased,  —  it  ceased,  —  a  word 

Passed  through  the  gloomy  sky ; 
The  troubled  billows  knew  their  Lord, 
And  sank  beneath  his  eye. 

3  And  slumber  settled  on  the  deep, 

And  silence  on  the  blast ; 
They  sank  as  flowers  that  fold  to  sleep 
When  sultry  day  is  past. 

4  0  Thou  that  in  its  wildest  hour 

Didst  rule  the  tempest's  mood, 

Send  now  thy  Spirit  forth  in  power 

O'er  our  dark  souls  to  brood ! 

5  Thou  that  didst  bow  the  billows'  pride, 

Thy  mandate  to  fulfil, 
Speak,  speak  to  passion's  raging  tide, 
Speak,  and  say,  '  Peace  !  be  still ! ' 

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CHBIST. 

242.  C.  M.  Bui/finch. 

The  Pool  of  Bethesda. —  John  5. 

1  The  aged  sufferer  waited  long 

Upon  Bethesda's  brink, 
Till  hopes,  once  rising  warm  and  strong, 

Began  in  fears  to  sink  ; 
His  heart  grew  weak  ;  but  One  there  came 

Who  spake  the  healing  word : 
The  sick  arose,  and  blessed  the  name 

Of  Christ,  his  Friend  and  Lord. 

2  Divine  Redeemer,  when  oppressed 

With  grief  and  pain  we  lie, 
And,  longing  for  thy  heavenly  rest, 

Despair  to  look  on  high, 
0,  may  thy  blessed  words  of  peace 

Within  the  wounded  heart 
Bid  every  doubt  and  suffering  cease, 

And  strength  and  joy  impart. 

243.  c.  M. 

Miracles  of  Christ. 

1  0,  where  is  He  that  trod  the  sea  ? 

0,  where  is  He  that  spake, 
And  lepers  from  their  pains  are  free, 

And  slaves  their  fetters  break  ? 
The  lame  and  palsied  freely  rise, 

With  joy  the  dumb  do  sing, 
And  on  the  darkened,  blinded  eyes 

Glad  beams  of  morning  spring ! 

2  0,  where  is  he  that  trod  the  sea  ? 

0,  where  is  he  that  spake, 
And  demons  from  their  victims  flee, 

The  dead  from  slumber  wake  ? 
Here,  here  art  thou,  almighty  Lord ; 

0,  speak  to  us  once  more, 
And  let  thy  healing,  quickening  word 

Our  ruined  souls  restore. 


LIFE    AND    MINISTRY. 

244.  L.  M.  Raffles. 

Abide  with  «s.  — Luke  24  :  2d. 

1  Abide  with  us  ;  the  evening  shades 

Begin  already  to  prevail ; 
And,  as  the  lingering  twilight  fades, 
Dark  clouds  along  th'  horizon  sail. 

2  Abide  with  us ;  and  still  unfold 

Thy  sacred,  thy  prophetic  lore ; 
What  wondrous  things  of  Jesus  told  ! 
Stranger,  we  thirst,  we  pant  for  more. 

8  Abide  with  us  ;  our  hearts  are  cold  ; 
We  thought  that  Israel  he'd  restore  ; 
But  sweet  the  truths  thy  lips  have  told, 
And,  Stranger,  we  complain  no  more. 

4  Abide  with  us  ;  amazed  they  cry, 

As,  suddenly,  while  breaking  bread, 
Their  own  lost  Jesus  meets  their  eye, 
With  radiant  glory  on  his  head. 

245.  L.  M.  HoWUING. 
/  will  give  you  Rest.  —  Matt.  11 :  28. 

1  How  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel's  sound 

From  lips  of  gentleness  and  grace, 
When  listening  thousands  gathered  round, 
And  joy  and  reverence  filled  the  place  ! 

2  From  heaven  he  came,  of  heaven  he  spoke, 

To  heaven  he  led  his  followers'  way  ; 
Dark  clouds  of  gloomy  night  he  broke, 
Unveiling  an  immortal  day. 

3  '  Come,  wanderers,  to  my  Father's  home  ; 

Come,  all  ye  weary  ones,  and  rest.' 
Yes,  sacred  Teacher,  we  will  come, 
Obey  thee,  love  thee,  and  be  blest, 

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CHRIST. 

246.  C.  M.  Enfielp 

To  preach  the  Gospel  to  the  Poor.  —  Luke  4 .  18. 

1  Behold,  where,  in  a  mortal  form, 

Appears  each  grace  divine ; 
The  virtues,  all  in  Jesus  met, 
With  mildest  radiance  shine. 

2  To  spread  the  rays  of  heavenly  light, 

To  give  the  mourner  joy, 
To  preach  glad  tidings  to  the  poor, 
Was  his  divine  employ. 

3  'Mid  keen  reproach  and  cruel  scorn, 

Patient  and  meek  he  stood  ; 
His  foes,  ungrateful,  sought  his  life ; 
He  labored  for  their  good. 

4  In  the  last  hour  of  deep  distress, 

Before  his  Father's  throne, 
With  soul  resigned,  he  bowed,  and  said, 
'  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done.' 

5  Be  Christ  our  pattern  and  our  guide  ; 

His  image  may  we  bear ; 
0,  may  we  tread  his  holy  steps, 
His  joy  and  glory  share. 


SUFFERINGS. 


247.  L.  M.  Russell. 

Through  his  Poverty  made  rich.  —  2  Cor.  8  : 9. 

On  the  dark  wave  of  Galilee 

The  gloom  of  twilight  gathers  fast ; 

And  o'er  the  waters  heavily 

Sweeps  cold  and  drear  the  evening  blast. 


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SUFFERINGS. 

2  Still  near  the  lake  with  weary  tread, 

Lingers  a  form  of  human  kind  ; 
And  on  his  lone,  unsheltered  head 

Flows  the  chill  night-damp  of  the  wind. 

3  Why  seeks  he  not  a  home  of  rest  ? 

Why  seeks  he  not  the  pillowed  bed  ? 
Beasts  have  their  dens,  the  birds  their  nest ;  — 
He  hath  not  where  to  lay  his  head. 

4  Such  was  the  lot  he  freely  chose, 

To  bless,  to  save  the  human  race  ; 
And  through  his  poverty  there  flows 
A  rich,  full  stream  of  heavenly  grace. 

248.  Us.  DeFleuky. 

Kedron.  —  John  18. 

1  Thou  sweet-gliding  Kedron,  by  thy  silver  streams 
Our  Saviour,   at   midnight,  when    moonlight's 

pale  beams 
Shone  bright  on  thy  waters,  would  frequently  stray 
And  lose,  in  thy  murmurs,  the  toils  of  the  day. 

2  How  damp  were  the  vapors  that  fell  on  his  head ! 
How  hard  was  his  pillow,  how  humble  his  bed ! 
The  angels,  astonished,  grew  sad  at  the  sight, 
And  followed  their  Master  with  solemn  delight. 

3  0  garden  of  Olivet,  dear,  honored  spot, 

The  fame  of  thy  wonders  shall  ne'er  be  forgot ; 
The  theme  most  transporting  to  seraphs  above ; 
The  triumph  of  sorrow,  the  triumph  of  love. 

4  Come,  saints,  and  adore  him ;  come,  bow  at  his 

feet ; 
0,  give  him  the  glory,  the  praise  that  is  meet ; 
Let  joyful  hosannas  unceasing  arise, 
And  join  the  full  chorus  that  gladdens  the  skies 

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CHRIST. 

249.  L.  M.  Tappa*. 

Christ  in  Gethsemane.  —  Luke  22  :  39. 

1  'Tis  midnight ;  and  on  Olive's  brow 

The  star  is  dim  that  lately  shone  ; 
'Tis  midnight ;  in  the  garden,  now, 
The  suffering  Saviour  prays  alone. 

2  'Tis  midnigfit ;  and  from  all  removed, 

The  Saviour  wrestles  lone,  with  fears ; 
E'en  that  disciple  whom  he  loved 

Heeds  not  his  Master's  grief  and  tears. 

3  'Tis  midnight ;  and  for  others'  guilt 

The  Man  of  Sorrows  weeps  in  blood ; 
Yet  he  who  hath  in  anguish  knelt 
Is  not  forsaken  by  his  God. 

4  'Tis  midnight ;  from  celestial  plains 

Is  borne  the  song  that  angels  know  ; 
Unheard  by  mortals  are  the  strains 
That  sweetly  soothe  the  Saviour's  woe. 

250.  L.  M.  Milmak. 

Christ's  Entry  into  Jerusalem.  — John  12. 

1  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty  ; 
Hark  !  all  the  tribes  Hosanna  cry  ; 
Thy  humble  beast  pursues  his  road, 

With  palms  and  scattered  garments  strowed, 

2  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty ; 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die  ; 

0  Christ,  thy  triumphs  now  begin 
O'er  captive  deatli  and  conquered  sin. 

3  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty ; 
The  winged  squadrons  of  the  sky 

Look  down  with  sad  and  wondering  eyes, 
To  sec  th'  approaching  sacrifice. 

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SUFFERINGS. 

4  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty  ; 

Thy  last  and  fiercest  strife  is  nigh  ; 
The  Father,  on  his  sapphire  throne, 
Expects  his  own  anointed  Son. 

5  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty  ; 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die  ; 
Bow  thy  meek  head  to  mortal  pain  ; 
Then  take,  0  Christ,  thy  power,  and  reign. 

251.  L.  M.  Montgomery 

Christ's  Passion. 

1  The  morning  dawns  upon  the  place 

Where  Jesus  spent  the  night  in  prayer ; 
Through  yielding  glooms  behold  his  face ; 
Nor  form  nor  comeliness  is  there. 

2  Brought  forth  to  judgment,  now  he  stands 

Arraigned,  condemned,  at  Pilate's  bar; 
Here,  spurned  by  fierce  praetorian  bands, 
There,  mocked  by  Herod's  men  of  war. 

3  He  bears  their  buffeting  and  scorn, 

Mock  homage  of  the  lip,  the  knee, 
The  purple  robe,  the  crown  of  thorn, 
The  scourge,  the  nail,  th'  accursed  tree. 

4  No  guile  within  his  mouth  is  found  ; 

He  neither  threatens  nor  complains ; 
Meek  as  a  lamb  for  slaughter  bound, 
Dumb  'mid  his  murderers  he  remains. 

5  But  hark  !  he  prays  :  'tis  for  his  foes  ; 

He  speaks  :  'tis  comfort  to  his  friends  ; 
Answers  :  and  paradise  bestows  ; 

He  bows  his  head :  the  conflict  ends. 

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CHRIST. 

252.  8s  &  7s.  Caswall. 

The  Mother  of  Jesus  by  the  Cross.  —  John  19  :  25. 

1  At  the  cross,  her  station  keeping, 
Stood  the  mournful  mother  weeping, 

Close  to  Jesus  to  the  last  : 
Through  her  heart,  his  sorrow  sharing, 
All  his  bitter  anguish  bearing, 

Now  at  length  the  sword  had  passed. 

2  0,  how  sad  and  sore  distressed 
Was  that  mother,  highly  blest, 

Of  the  sole-begotten  One  ! 
Christ,  above,  in  torment  hangs  ; 
She,  beneath,  beholds  the  pangs 

Of  her  dying,  glorious  Son. 

3  Let  me  mingle  tears  with  thee, 
Mourning  Him  who  mourned  for  me, 

All  the  days  that  I  may  live  ; 
By  the  cross  with  him  to  stay, 
There  with  thee  to  weep  and  pray, 

Is  all  I  ask  of  Christ  to  give. 

4  Christ,  when  thou  shalt  call  me  hence, 
Be  thou  only  my  defence, 

Be  thy  cross  my  victory  ; 
While  my  body  here  decays, 
May  my  soul  thy  goodness  praise, 

Safe  in  paradise  with  thee. 

253.  L.  M.  Stknnktt. 
It  is  finished.  —  John  19  :  30. 

1  'Tis  finished!  so  the  Saviour  cried, 
And  meekly  bowed  his  head,  and  died. 
'Tis  finished  ;  yes,  the  race  is  run, 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 


SUFFERINGS. 

2  'Tis  finished  !  —  all  that  heaven  foretold 
By  prophets  in  the  days  of  old  ; 
And  truths  are  opened  to  our  view 
That  kings  and  prophets  never  knew. 

8  Tis  finished  !     Son  of  God,  thy  power 
Hath  triumphed  in  this  awful  hour ; 
And  yet  our  eyes  with  sorrow  see 
That  life  to  us  was  death  to  thee. 

4  'Tis  finished  !  let  the  joyful  sound 

Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round  • 
'Tis  finished  !  let  the  triumph  rise, 
And  swell  the  chorus  of  the  skies. 

254.  8s,  7s  &  4.  Francis 

I  have  finished  the  Work. —  John  17  :  4. 

1  Hark!  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 

Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary  ; 
See  !  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 
Shakes  the  earth,  and  veils  the  sky^ 

'  It  is  finished  ! ' 
Uear  the  dying  Saviour  cry. 

2  '  It  is  finished  !  '     0,  what  pleasure 

Do  these  charming  words  afford ! 
Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure, 
Flow  to  us  through  Christ  the  Lord  • 

'  It  is  finished  ! ' 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

3  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs  ; 

Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme  : 
All  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven 
Join  to  praise  ImmanueTs  name : 

Hallelujah ! 
Glory  to  the  blecdinc:  Lamb! 


' 


CUEIST. 
255.  C.  M.  S.  Weslei   Sen. 

And  they  crucified  Him.  —  Matt.  27  :  35. 

1  Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind 

Nailed  to  the  shameful  tree  ; 
How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclined 
To  bleed  and  die  for  thee  I 

2  '  My  God  ! '  he  cries  ;  all  nature  shakes, 

And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend  ; 
The  temple's  veil  in  sunder  breaks, 
The  solid  marbles  rend. 

3  'Tis  finished  !  now  the  ransom's  paid  ; 

'  Receive  my  soul,'  he  cries  ; 

Behold,  he  bows  his  sacred  head, 

He  bows  his  head,  and  dies. 

4  But  soon  he'll  break  death's  tyrant  chain, 

And  in  full  glory  shine ; 
0  Lamb  of  God,  was  ever  pain, 
Was  ever  love  like  thine  ? 


RESURRECTION    AND    GLORY. 
26*5.  L.  M."  Watts. 

He  is  not  Here  ;  for  He  is  risen.  —  Matt.  28  :  6. 

1  He  dies  !  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies! 

Lo,  Salem's  daughters  weep  around  ; 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies, . 

A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground. 

2  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree: 

The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men ! 
But,  lo  !  what  sudden  joys  we  see  ! 
Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again. 

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RESURRECTION   AND   GLORY. 

3  The  rising  Lord  forsakes  the  tomb  ; 

Up  to  his  Father's  court  he  flies : 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies. 

4  Sing,  *  Live  forever,  glorious  King, 

Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save. 
Where  now,  0  Death,  where  is  thy  sting  ? 
And  where  thy  victory,  boasting  Grave?' 

257.  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

Looking  into  the  Sepulchre. 

1  Ye  humble  souls  that  seek  the  Lord, 

Chase  all  your  fears  away  ; 
And  bow,  with  pleasure,  down  to  see 
The  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

2  Thus  low  the  Lord  of  life  was  brought ; 

Such  wonders  love  can  do ; 
Thus  cold  in  death  that  bosom  lay, 
Which  throbbed  and  bled  for  you. 

3  Then  raise  your  eyes,  and  tune  your  songs ; 

The  Saviour  lives  again  ; 
Not  all  the  bolts  and  bars  of  death 
The  Conqueror  could  detain. 

4  High  o'er  th'  angelic  bands  he  rears 

His  once  dishonored  head  ; 
And  through  unnumbered  years  he  reigns, 
Who  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

6  With  joy  like  his  shall  every  saint 
His  empty  tomb  survey  ; 
Then  rise  with  his  ascending  Lord, 
Through  all  his  shining  way. 

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CHRIST. 

258.  7s. 

Mary  stood  withotit,  weeping.  —  John  20  :  11. 

1  Mary  to  the  Saviour's  tomb 

Hasted  at  the  early  dawn  ; 
Spice  she  brought,  and  sweet  perfume ; 

But  the  Lord  she  loved  had  gone. 
For  a  while  she  lingering  stood, 

Filled  with  sorrow  and  surprise ; 
Trembling,  while  a  crystal  flood 

Issued  from  her  weeping  eyes. 

2  But  her  sorrows  quickly  fled 

When  she  heard  his  welcome  voice ; 
Christ  had  risen  from  the  dead ; 

Now  he  bids  her  heart  rejoice : 
What  a  change  his  word  can  make, 

Turning  darkness  into  day  ! 
Ye  who  weep  for  Jesus'  sake, 

He  will  wipe  your  tears  away. 

259.  H.  M.  Doddridge. 

Angels  said  He  was  alive.  —  Luke  24  :  23. 

1  Yes,  the  Redeemer  rose  ; 
The  Saviour  left  the  dead, 
And  o'er  our  hellish  foes 

High  raised  his  conquering  head 


In  wild  dismay, 
The  guards  around 

2  Lo  !  the  angelic  bands 
In  full  assembly  meet, 
To  wait  his  high  commands, 
And  worship  at  his  feet ; 


Fall  to  the  ground, 
And  sink  away. 


Joyful  they  come, 
And  wing  their  way 

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From  realms  of  day 
To  Jesus'  tomb. 


RESURRECTION    AND   GLORY. 

3  Then  back  to  heaven  they  fly, 
And  the  glad  tidings  bear ; 
Hark  !  as  they  soar  on  high, 
What  music  fills  the  air ! 


Their  anthems  say, 
*  Jesus,  who  bled, 


Hath  left  the  dead  ; 
He  rose  to-day.' 


4  Ye  mortals,  catch  the  sound, 
Redeemed  by  him  from  hell, 
And  send  the  echo  round 

The  globe  on  which  you  dwell 


Transported  cry, 
4  Jesus,  who  bled. 


Hath  left  the  dead, 
No  more  to  die.' 


260.  C.  31.  Watts. 

Resurrection  and  Ascension  of  Christ. 

1  Hosanna  to  the  Prince  of  Light, 

That  clothed  himself  in  clay, 
Entered  the  iron  gates  of  death, 
And  tore  the  bars  away. 

2  See  how  the  Conqueror  mounts  aloft, 

And  to  his  Father  flies, 
With  scars  of  honor  in  his  flesh, 
And  triumph  in  his  eyes. 

3  Raise  your  devotion,  mortal  tongues, 

To  our  ascended  Lord  ; 
Sweet  be  the  accents  of  your  songs ; 
High  praise  to  him  accord. 

4  Bright  angels,  strike  your  loudest  strings, 

Your  sweetest  voices  raise  ; 
Let  heaven,  and  all  created  things, 
Sound  our  Immanuel's  praise. 

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CHRIST. 

261.  C.  L.  M.  Hastings. 

The  risen  Saviour. 

1  How  calm  and  beautiful  the  morn 

That  gilds  the  sacred  tomb 
Where  once  the  Crucified  was  borne, 

And  veiled  in  midnight  gloom  ! 
O,  weep  no  more  the  Saviour  slain  ; 
The  Lord  is  risen  —  he  lives  again. 

2  Ye  mourning  saints,  dry  every  tear 

For  your  departed  Lord  ; 
Behold  the  place  —  he  is  not  there  ; 

The  tomb  is  all  unbarred  : 
The  gates  of  death  were  closed  in  vain ; 
The  Lord  is  risen  —  he  lives  again. 

3  Now  cheerful  to  the  house  of  prayer 

Your  early  footsteps  bend  ; 
The  Saviour  will  himself  be  there, 

Your  Advocate  and  Friend  : 
Once  by  the  law  your  hopes  were  slain, 

But  now  in  Christ  ye  live  again. 

4  How  tranquil  now  the  rising  day  ! 

Tis  Jesus  still  appears, 
A  risen  Lord,  to  chase  away 

Your  unbelieving  fears : 
0,  weep  no  more  your  comforts  slain  ; 
The  Lord  is  risen  —  he  lives  again. 

262.  L.  M.  C.  Wesley. 

The  King  of  Glory.  —  Ps.  24. 

1  Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead  ; 
Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high ; 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates ; 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way. 

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RESURRECTION    AND    GLORY. 

2  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 

And  wide  unfold  th'  ethereal  scene : 
He  claims  these  mansions  as  his  right ; 
Receive  the  King  of  glory  in. 

3  Who  is  the  King  of  glory  —  who  ? 

The  Lord,  who  all  our  foes  o'ercame  ; 
Who  sin,  and  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew  ; 
And  Jesus  is  the  Conqueror's  name. 

4  Lo,  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay : 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates  ; 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way. 

263.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Gulden  Vials  full  of  Odors.  —  Rev.  o  :  8. 

1  Behold  the  glories  of  the  Lamb, 

Amid  his  Father's  throne ; 
Prepare  new  honors  for  his  name, 
And  songs  before  unknown. 

2  Let  elders  worship  at  his  feet, 

The  church  adore  around, 
With  vials  full  of  odors  sweet, 
And  harps  of  sweeter  sound. 

3  Those  are  the  prayers  of  all  the  saints, 

And  these  the  hymns  they  raise  : 
Jesus  is  kind  to  our  complaints ; 
He  loves  to  hear  our  praise. 

4  Now  to  the  Lamb,  that  once  was  slain, 

Be  endless  blessings  paid ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy,  remain 
Forever  on  thy  head. 


CHRIST. 

264.  7s.  Kell*. 

To  Him  be  Glory,  both  now  and  forever.  —  2  Pet.  3 :  18. 

1  Glory,  glory  to  our  King ; 

Crowns  unfading  wreathe  his  head  ; 
Jesus  is  the  name  we  sing  — 

Jesus  risen  from  the  dead  ; 
Jesus,  Conqueror  o'er  the  grave, 
Jesus,  mighty  now  to  save. 

2  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high  ; 

Angels,  come  to  meet  their  King  ; 
Shouts  triumphant  rend  the  sky, 

While  the  Victor's  praise  they  sing: 
'  Open  now,  ye  heavenly  gates  ; 
'Tis  the  King  of  glory  waits.' 

3  Now  behold  him  high  enthroned, 

Glory  beaming  from  his  face  ; 
By  adoring  angels  owned 
King  of  holiness  and  grace. 

0  for  hearts  and  tongues  to  sing, 
Glory,  glory  to  our  King. 

4  Jesus,  on  thy  people  shine  ; 

Warm  our  hearts  and  tune  our  tongues, 
That  with  angels  we  may  join, 

Share  their  bliss,  and  swell  their  songs: 
Glory,  honor,  praise,  and  power, 
Lord,  be  thinevforevermore. 

265.  c.  M. 

Lift  vp  your  Heads,  O  ye  Gates.  —  Ps.  24. 

1  Lift  up  your  heads,  eternal  gates  ; 

Unfold,  to  entertain 
The  King  of  glory ;  see,  he  comes 
With  his  celestial  train. 


RESURRECTION    AND    GLORY. 

2  Who  is  this  King  of  glory  —  who  ? 

The  Lord,  for  strength  renowned  ; 
In  battle  mighty ;  o'er  his  foes 
Eternal  Victor  crowned. 

3  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  gates  ;  unfold 

In  state  to  entertain 
The  King  of  glory  ;  see,  he  comes 
With  all  his  shining  train. 

4  Who  is  the  King  of  glory  —  who? 

The  Lord  of  hosts  renowned : 
Of  glory  he  alone  is  King, 
Who  is  with  glory  crowned. 

26f).  7s.  CUDWORTH. 

The  Lord  is  risen  indeed.  —  Luke  24  :  34. 

1  Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day, 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say  ; 
Raise  your  songs  of  triumph  high  ; 
Sing,  ye  heavens,  and,  earth,  reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done  ; 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won  ; 
Lo  !  our  Sun's  eclipse  is  o'er  ; 
Lo !  he  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal ; 
Christ  hath  burst  the  gates  of  hell  ; 
Death  in  vain  forbids  his  rise  ; 
Christ  hath  opened  paradise. 

4  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  hath  led, 
Following  our  exalted  Head  : 
Made  like  him,  like  him  we  rise ; 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies. 


CHRIST. 

267.  l.  M. 

Blessed  are  they  who  have  not  seen,  yet  believe.  —  John  2(  :  29. 

1  We  did  not  see  thee  lifted  high, 

When  men  thy  sacred  body  slew, 
Nor  hear  thy  meek,  imploring  cry, 

'  Forgive  !  they  know  not  what  they  do  :  ' 
Yet  we  believe  the  deed  was  done 
Which  shook  the  earth  and  veiled  the  sun. 

2  We  stood  not  by  the  empty  tomb, 

Where,  Lord,  thy  sacred  body  lay, 
Nor  sat  within  that  upper  room, 

Nor  met  thee  in  the  open  way  : 
But  we  believe  that  angels  said, 
'  Why  seek  the  living  with  the  dead  ? ' 

3  We  did  not  mark  the  chosen  few, 

When  thou  didst  through  the  clouds  ascend, 
First  lift  to  heaven  their  wondering  view, 

Then  to  the  earth  all  prostrate  bend : 
Yet  we  believe  that  mortal  eyes 
Beheld  that  journey  to  the  skies. 

4  And  now  that  thou  dost  reign  on  high, 

And  thence  thy  waiting  people  bless, 
No  ray  of  glory  from  the  sky 

Doth  shine  upon  our  wilderness  : 
But  we  believe  thy  faithful  word, 
And  trust  in  our  redeeming  Lord. 

2G8.  7s.  Collywu 

Coi/w,  see  the  Place  where  the  Lord  lay.  —  Matt.  28  : 6. 

1   Morning  breaks  upon  the  tomb  ; 
Jesus  dissipates  its  gloom  ; 
Day  of  triumph,  through  the  skies, 
See  the  glorious  Saviour  rise. 

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RESURRECTION    AND    GLORY. 

2  Ye  who  arc  of  death  afraid, 
Triumph  in  the  scattered  shade  ; 
Drive  your  anxious  cares  away  ; 
See  the  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

3  Christian,  dry* your  flowing  tears ; 
Chase  those  unbelieving  fears  ; 
Look  on  his  deserted  grave  ; 
Doubt  no  more  his  power  to  save. 

269.  8s,  7s  &  4.  Kellt. 

Coronation  of  the  King  of  Kings.  —  Rev.  11 :  15. 

1  Look,  ye  saints ;  the  sight  is  glorious  ; 

See  the  Man  of  Sorrows  now  ; 
From  the  fight  returned  victorious, 
Every  knee  to  him  shall  bow  : 
Crown  him,  crown  him  ; 
Crowns  become  the  Victor's  brow. 

2  Crown  the  Saviour,  angels,  crown  him  ; 

Rich  the  trophies  Jesus  brings  ; 
In  the  seat  of  power  enthrone  him, 
While  the  heavenly  concave  rings  : 

Crown  him,  crown  him  ; 
Crown  the  Saviour  King  of  kings. 

3  Sinners  in  derision  crowned  him, 

Mocking  thus  the  Saviour's  claim  ; 
Saints  and  angels  crowd  around  him, 
Own  his  title,  praise  his  name  : 

Crown  him,  crown  him  ; 
Spread  abroad  the  Victor's  fame. 

4  Hark  !  those  bursts  of  acclamation  ! 

Hark  !  those  loud,  triumphant  chords  ! 
Jesus  takes  the  highest  station  ; 
0,  what  joy  the  sight  affords  ! 
Crown  him,  crown  him, 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords. 

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CHRIST 

270.  6s  &  4s. 

Thou  art  worthy.  —  Rev.  6  ,  9. 

1  Come,  all  ye  saints  of  God, 
Wide  through  the  earth  abroad, 

Spread  Jesus'  fame : 
Tell  what  his  love  hath  done  ; 
Trust  in  his  name  alone  ; 
Shout  to  his  lofty  throne, 

<  Worthy  the  Lamb.' 

2  Hence,  gloomy  doubts  and  fears ; 
Dry  up  your  mournful  tears  ; 

Swell  the  glad  theme : 
To  Christ,  our  gracious  King, 
Strike  each  melodious  string ; 
Join  heart  and  voice  to  sing, 

4  Worthy  the  Lamb.' 

3  Hark!  how  the  choirs  above, 
Filled  with  the  Saviour's  love, 

Dwell  on  his  name  ! 
There,  too,  may  we  be  found, 
With  light  and  glory  crowned, 
While  all  the  heavens  resound, 

1  Worthy  the  Lamb.' 

271.  C.  M.  Duncan. 
All  hail!  —  Matt.  28:9, 

1  All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name! 

Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Crown  him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 

Who  from  his  altar  call ; 
Extol  the  stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 


CHARACTER    AND    OFFICES. 

3  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

A  remnant  weak  and  small, 
Hail  him  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Ye  Gentile  sinners,  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall ; 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

5  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

G  0  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng 
We  at  his  feet  may  fall ! 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 


CHARACTER    AND    OFFICES. 

272.  L.  M.  Watts. 

iVoi!  to  condemn  the  World.  —  John  3  :  17. 

1  Xot  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men, 

Did  Christ,  the  Son  of  God,  appear ; 
Xo  weapons  in  his  hands  are  seen, 
No  flaming  sword  nor  thunder  there. 

2  Such  was  the  pity  of  our  God, 

He  loved  the  race  of  man  so  well, 
He  sent  his  Son  to  bear  our  load 

Of  sins,  and  save  our  souls  from  hell. 

3  Sinners,  believe  the  Saviour's  word  ; 

Trust  in  his  mighty  name,  and  live ; 
A  thousand  joys  his  lips  afford  ; 

His  hands  a  thousand  blessings  give. 


CHRIST. 

273.  J,.  M.  Grego. 

Behold,  I  stand  at  the  Door.  —  Rev.  3  :  'A, 

1  Behold  a  Stranger  at  the  door ! 

He  gently  knocks,  has  knocked  before  ; 
Has  waited  long,  is  waiting  still ; 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

2  0,  lovely  attitude  !  —  he  stands 

With  melting  heart  and  loaded  hands  ; 
0,  matchless  kindness  !  —  and  he  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  his  foes. 

3  But  will  he  prove  a  friend  indeed  ? 
He  will  —  the  very  Friend  you  need  ; 
The  Friend  of  sinners  —  yes,  'tis  he, 
With  garments  dyed  on  Calvary. 

4  Rise,  touched  with  gratitude  divine, 
Turn  out  his  enemy  and  thine  — 
That  soul-destroying  monster,  Sin, 
And  let  the  heavenly  Stranger  in. 

274.  S.   M.  BONAR. 

Christ  is  all.  —  Col.  3:11. 

1  0  EVERLASTING  Light, 

Shine  graciously  within ; 
Brightest  of  all  on  earth  that's  bright. 
Come,  shine  away  my  sin.' 

2  0  everlasting  Truth, 

Truest  of  all  that's  true, 
Sure  Guide  of  erring  age  and  youth, 
Lead  me  and  teach  me  too. 

3  0  everlasting  Strength, 

Uphold  me  in  the  way  ; 
Bring  me,  in  spite  of  foes,  at  length, 
To  joy,  and  light,  and  day. 


CHARACTER   AND   OFFICES. 

4  0  everlasting  Love, 

Wellspring  of  grace  and  peace, 
Pour  down  thy  fulness  from  above, 
Bid  doubt  and  trouble  cease. 

5  0  everlasting  Rest, 

Lift  off  life's  load  of  care  ; 
Relieve,  revive  this  burdened  breast, 
And  every  sorrow  bear. 
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6  Thou  art  in  heaven  our  all, 

Our  all  on  earth  art  thou  ; 
Upon  thy  glorious  name  we  call ; 
Lord  Jesus,  bless  us  now. 

275.  C.  M.  Beddome. 

Christ  the  Resting-place.  —  Matt.  11 :  28. 

1  Jesus  !  delightful,  charming  name  ! 

It  spreads  a  fragrance  round  ; 
Justice  and  mercy,  truth  and  peace, 
In  union  here  are  found. 

2  Ke  is  our  life,  our  joy,  our  strength  ; 

In  him  all  glories  meet ; 
He  is  a  shade  above  our  heads, 
A  light  to  guide  our  feet. 

3  When  storms  arise  and  tempests  blow, 

He  speaks  the  stilling  word  : 
The  threatening  billows  cease  to  flow ; 
The  winds  obey  their  Lord. 

4  The  thickest  clouds  are  soon  dispersed, 

If  Jesus  shows  his  face  ; 
To  weary,  heavy-laden  souls 
He  is  the  resting-place. 


CHRIST. 

276.  7s.  C.  Wesley. 

The  Sun  of  Righteousness.  —  Mai.  4  :  2. 

1  Christ,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies, 

Christ,  the  true,  the  only  light, 
Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise, 

Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  night ; 
Dayspring  from  on  high,  be  near ; 
Daystar,  in  my  heart  appear. 

2  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn,  , 

If  thy  light  is  hid  from  me ; 
Joyless  is  the  day's  return, 

Till  thy  mercy's  beams  I  see ; 
Till  they  inward  light  impart, 
Warmth  and  gladness  to  my  heart. 

3  Visit,  then,  this  soul  of  mine  ; 

Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief ; 
Fill  me,  radiant  Sun  divine  ; 

Scatter  all  my  unbelief; 
More  and  more  thyself  display, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 

277.  C.  M.  Stennett, 

He  is  altogether  lovely.  —  Cant.  5  :  16. 

1  Majestic  sweetness  sits  enthroned 

Upon  the  Saviour's  brow  ; 
His  head  with  radiant  glories  crowned, 
His  lips  with  grace  o'erflow. 

2  No  mortal  can  with  him  compare 

Among  the  sons  of  men  ; 
Fairer  is  he  than  all  the  fair 
Who  fill  the  heavenly  train. 

3  He  saw  me  plunged  in  deep  distress, 

And  flew  to  my  relief; 
For  me  ho  bore  the  shameful  cross, 
And  carried  all  my  grief. 


CHARACTER   AND    OFFICES. 

4  Thro'  him  is  breathed  that  heavenly  Breatb 

Sent  to  renew  and  save  ; 
He  makes  me  triumph  over  death, 
And  lifts  me  from  the  grave. 

5  To  heaven,  the  place  of  his  abode, 

He  brings  my  weary  feet, 
Shows  me  the  glories  of  my  God, 
And  makes  my  joys  complete. 

6  Since  from  his  bounty  I  receive 

Such  proofs  of  love  divine, 
Had  I  a  thousand  hearts  to  give, 
Lord,  they  should  all  be  thine. 

278.  L.  M.  C.  Wesley, 

Christ  all  in  all.  —  Col.  3:11. 

1  Thou  hidden  source  of  calm  repose, 

Thou  all-sufficient  Love  divine, 
My  help,  and  refuge  from  my  foes, 

Secure  I  am,  if  thou  art  mine. 
And,  lo,  from  sin,  and  grief,  and  shame 
I  hide  me,  Jesus,  in  thy  name. 

2  Jesus,  my  all  in  all  thou  art  : 

My  rest  in  toil,  my  ease  in  pain  ; 
The  healing  of  my  broken  heart ; 

In  strife,  my  peace ;  in  loss,  my  gain  ; 
My  smile  beneath  the  tyrant's  frown  ; 
In  shame,  my  glory  and  my  crown ;  — 

3  In  want,  my  plentiful  supply  ; 

In  weakness,  my  almighty  power ; 
In  bonds,  my  perfect  liberty  ; 

My  light  in  Satan's  darkest  hour  ; 
Thee,  in  each  grief,  my  joy  I  call ; 
My  life  in  death,  mv  all  in  all. 

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CHRIST. 

279.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Love  of  Christ. 

1  Plunged  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair, 

We  wretched  sinners  lay, 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope, 
Or  spark  of  glimmering  day. 

2  With  pitying  eyes  the  Prince  of  grace 

Beheld  our  helpless  grief; 
He  saw,  and  —  0,  amazing  love  !  — 
He  ran  to  our  relief. 

3  Down  from  the  shining  seats  above 

With  joyful  haste  he  fled, 
Entered  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

4  0,  for  this  love  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting  silence  break  ; 
And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 
The  Saviour's  praises  speak. 

280.  L.  M.  Steele. 
Example  of  the  Saviour. 

And  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love  ? 

So  let  our  conversation  be  : 
The  serpent  blended  with  the  dove, 

Wisdom  and  meek  simplicity. 

Whene'er  the  angry  passions  rise, 

And  tempt  our  thoughts  or  tongues  to  strife, 
On  Jesus  let  us  fix  our  eyes  — 

Bright  Pattern  of  the  Christian  life. 

0,  how  benevolent  and  kind  ! 

How  mild !  how  ready  to  forgive  ! 
Be  this  the  temper  of  our  mind, 

And  his  the  rules  by  which  we  live. 

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CHARACTER   AND    OFFICES. 

4  To  do  his  heavenly  Father's  will 

Was  his  employment  and  delight ; 
Humanity  and  holy  zeal 

Shone  through  his  life  divinely  bright 

5  Dispensing  good  where'er  he  came, 

The  labors  of  his  life  were  love ; 
If,  then,  we  love  our  Saviour's  name, 
Thus  let  us  our  relation  prove. 

281.  C.  M.  Newton. 

The  precious  Name. 

1  How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 

In  a  believer's  ear ! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast ; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3  Dear  name,  the  rock  on  which  I  build, 

My  shield  and  hiding-place  ; 
My  never-failing  treasury,  filled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

4  Jesus,  my  Shepherd,  Saviour,  Friend, 

My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King, 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Way,  my  End, 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 

I  would  thy  boundless  love  proclaim 

With  every  fleeting  breath  ; 

So  shall  the  music  of  thy  name 

Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 
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CHRIST. 

282.  L.  M.  Watis. 

The  divine  Example. 

1  My  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord, 
I  read  my  duty  in  thy  word ; 
But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  thy  Father's  will, 
Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe  and  make  them  mine. 

3  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air 
Witnessed  the  fervor  of  thy  prayer ; 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict,  and  thy  victory  too. 

4  Be  thou  my  Pattern  ;  may  I  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here ; 

Then  God,  the  Judge,  shall  own  my  name 
Among  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

283.  L.  M.  E.  Taylob. 

Lo,  1  am  with  you  always.  —  Matt.  28 :  20. 

1  If  love,  the  noblest,  purest,  best, 

If  truth,  all  other  truth  above, 

May  claim  return  from  every  breast, 

0,  surely  Jesus  claims  our  love. 

2  His  image  meets  us  in  the  hour 

Of  joy,  and  brightens  every  smile ; 
We  see  him,  when  the  tempests  lower, 
Each  terror  soothe,  each  grief  beguile. 

3  We  see  him  in  the  daily  round 

Of  social  duty,  mild  and  meek ; 
With  him  we  tread  the  hallowed  ground, 
Communion  with  our  God  to  seek. 

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CHARACTER   AND    OFFICES. 

4  We  see  his  pitying,  gentle  eye, 

When  lonely  want  appeals  for  aid  ; 
We  hear  him  in  the  frequent  sigh 

That  mourns  the  waste  that  sin  has  made, 

5  We  meet  him  at  the  lowly  tomb, 

And  weep  where  Jesus  wept  before  ; 

And  there,  above  the  grave's  dark  gloom, 

We  see  him  rise,  and  weep  no  more. 

284.  C.  M.  Gowpisa. 

A  Fountain  opened  for  Sin..  —  Zech.  13  :  1. 

1  There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood, 

Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins  ; 
And  sinners,  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day  ; 
And  there  may  I,  though  vile  m  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away. 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb,  thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransomed  church  of  God 
Are  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 

4  Since  first,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

5  And  when  this  feeble,  stammering  tongue 

Lies  silent  in  the  grave, 
Then,  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 
I'll  sing  thv  power  to  save. 

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CHRIST. 

285.  C.  M.  Doana 

The  Way,  the  Truth,  and  the  Life.  —  John.  14  :  6 

1  Thou  art  the  Way ;  to  thee  alone 

From  sin  and  death  we  flee  ; 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 
Must  seek  him,  Lord,  by  thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  Truth  ;  thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind, 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  Life  ;  the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  thy  conquering  arm ; 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee, 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life  : 

Grant  us  to  know  that  way, 
That  truth  to  keep,  that  life  to  win, 
Which  lead  to  endless  day. 

286.  S.  M.  H.  Martineau. 

The  Coming  of  Christ  in  Power.  —  Matt.  24  :  30. 

1  Lord  Jesus,  come  ;  for  here 

Our  path  through  wilds  is  laid  ; 
We  watch,  as  for  the  dayspring  near, 
Amid  the  breaking  shade. 

2  Lord  Jesus,  come  ;  for  hosts 

Meet  on  the  battle-plain  ; 
The  patriot  mourns,  the  tyrant  boasts, 
And  tears  are  shed  like  rain. 

8  Lord  Jesus,  come  ;  the  slave 
Still  bears  his  heavy  chains; 
Their  daily  bread  the  hungry  crave, 

While  teem  the  fruitful  plains. 


CHARACTER   AND   OFFICES. 

4  Hark !  herald  voices  near 

Lead  on  thy  happier  day  ; 
Come,  Lord,  and  our  hosannas  hear : 
We  wait  to  strew  thy  way. 

5  Come,  as  in  days  of  old, 

With  words  of  grace  and  power ; 
Gather  us  all  within  thy  fold, 
And  let  ns  stray  no  more. 

287.  L.  M.  Wati 

Excellences  of  Christ  described. 

1  When  strangers  stand,  and  hear  me  tell 
What  bcajities  in  my  Saviour  dwell, 
Where  he  is  gone  they  fain  would  know, 
That  they  may  seek  and  love  him  too. 

2  My  best  Beloved  keeps  his  throne 
On  hills  of  light  in  worlds  unknown ; 
But  he  descends,  and  shows  his  face 
In  the  young  gardens  of  his  grace,  — 

3  In  vineyards  planted  by  his  hand, 
Where  fruitful  trees  in  order  stand ; 
He  feeds  among  the  spicy  beds, 
Where  lilies  show  their  spotless  heads. 

4  He  has  engrossed  my  warmest  love ; 
No  earthly  charms  my  soul  can  move ; 
I  have  a  mansion  in  his  heart; 

Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  make  us  part. 

5  0,  may  my  spirit  daily  rise 

On  wings  of  faith  above  the  skies,     * 
Till  death  shall  make  my  last  remove, 
To  dwell  forever  with  my  Love. 

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CHRIST. 

288.  L.  M.  Richards* 

The  Cloud  and  Pillar  of  Fire.  —  Ps.  78  :  14. 

1  Long  as  the  darkening  cloud  abode, 

So  long  did  ancient  Israel  rest ; 
Nor  moved  they  till  the  guiding  Lord 
In  brighter  garments  stood  confessed. 

2  Father  of  spirits,  Light  of  light, 

Lift  up  the  cloud,  and  rend  the  veil ; 
Shine  forth  in  fire  amid  that  night 

Whose  blackness  makes  the  heart  to  fail. 

3  Tis  done :  to  Christ  the  power  is  given  ; 

His  death  has  rent  the  veil  away ; 

Our  great  Forerunner  entered  heaven, 

And  oped  the  gate  of  endless  day. 

4  Adoring  nations  hail  the  dawn ; 

All  kingdoms  bless  the  noontide  beam ; 
And  light,  unfolding  life's  full  morn, 
Is  vast  creation's  deathless  theme. 

289.  7s.  FURNESS, 
Christ,  who  streivjtheneth  me.  — Phil.  4  :  13. 

1  Feeble,  helpless,  how  shall  I 
Learn  to  live  and  learn  to  die  ? 
Who,  0  God,  my  guide  shall  be  ? 
Who  shall  lead  thy  child  to  thee  ? 

2  Blessed  Father,  gracious  One, 
Thou  hast  sent  thy  holy  Son  ; 
He  will  give  the  light  I  need  ; 
He  my  trembling  steps  will  lead. 

3  Through  this  world,  uncertain,  dim, 
Let  me  ever  learn  of  him ; 

From  his  precepts  wisdom  draw, 
Make  his  life  my  solemn  law. 

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CHARACTER    AND    OFFICES. 

4  Thus  in  deed,  and  thought,  and  word, 
Led  by  Jesus  Christ,  the  Lord, 

In  my  weakness,  thus  shall  I 
Learn  to  live  and  learn  to  die  ;  — 

5  Learn  to  live  in  peace  and  love, 
Like  the  perfect  ones  above,  — 
Learn  to  die  without  a  fear, 
Feeling  Christ,  my  Saviour,  near. 

290.  c.  M. 

/  know  that  my  Redeemer  livcth.  —  Job  19  :  25. 

1  I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives ; 

He  lives  who  once  was  dead  ; 
To  me  in  grief  he  comfort  gives ; 
With  peace  he  crowns  my  head. 

2  He  lives,  triumphant  o'er  the  grave, 

At  God's  right  hand  on  high, 
My  ransomed  soul  to  keep  and  save. 
To  bless  and  glorify. 

3  He  lives  to  fill  my  breast  with  love, 

With  joy  my  heart  to  feed ; 
He  lives  to  plead  for  me  above, 
To  succor  me  in  need. 

4  He  lives  that  I  may  also  live, 

And  now  his  grace  proclaim ; 
He  lives  that  I  may  honor  give 
To  his  most  holy  name. 

6  Let  strains  of  heavenly  music  rise, 

While  all  their  anthem  sing 
To  Christ,  my  precious  Sacrifice 
And  ever-living  King. 

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CHRIST. 

291.  S.    M.  DOLDttlEGE. 

Salvation  by  Grace. 

1  Grace  !  'tis  a  charming  sound, 

Harmonious  to  the  ear  ; 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contrived  the  way 

To  save  rebellious  man  ; 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road  ; 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown 

Through  everlasting  days ; 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

292.  C.  M.  Watts, 

Salvation  by  Christ. 

1  Salvation  !  0,  the  joyful  sound  ! 

'Tis  pleasure  to  our  ears  — 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2  Salvation  !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around, 

While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

3  Salvation  !  0  thou  bleeding  Lamb, 

To  thee  the  praise  belongs ; 
Salvation  shall  inspire  our  hearts, 
And  dwell  upon  our  tongues. 


CHARACTER   AND    OFFICES. 

293.  S.  M.  Watts. 
Redemption  through  his  Blood.  —  Eph.  1 :  7. 

1  Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts, 

On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace. 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 

Takes  all  our  sins  away  ; 
A  Sacrifice  of  nobler  name 
And  richer  blood  than  they, 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 

On  that  dear  head  of  thine, 
TYhilc  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove ; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  sum  his  bleeding  love. 

294.  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

Christ  the  Sun  of  IiigJttcousncss. 

1  To  thee,  0  God,  we  homage  pay, 
Source  of  the  light  that  rules  the  day ; 
Who,  while  he  gilds  all  nature's  frame, 
Reflects  thy  rays  and  speaks  thy  name. 

2  In  louder  strains  we  sing  that  grace 
Which  gives  the  Sun  of  Righteousness, 
Whose  nobler  light  salvation  brings, 
And  scatters  healing  from  his  wings. 

8  0,  may  his  glories  stand  confessed, 
From  north  to  south,  from  east  to  west ; 
Successful  may  his  gospel  run, 
Wide  as  the  circuit  of  the  sun. 

181 


CHRIST. 
W5.  c.  M.  Faeer. 

Simplicity  that  is  in  Christ.  —  2  Cor.  11 :  3. 

1  0,  see  how  Jesus  trusts  himself 

Unto  our  childish  love, 
As  though  by  his  free  ways  with  us 
Our  earnestness  to  prove. 

2  His  sacred  name  a  common  word 
>  On  earth  he  loves  to  hear ; 

There  is  no  majesty  in  him 

Which  love  may  not  come  near. 

3  The  light  of  love  is  round  his  feet ; 

His  paths  are  never  dim  ; 
And  he  comes  nigh  to  us  when  wo 
Dare  not  come  nigh  to  him. 

4  Let  us  be  simple  with  him,  then,  - 

Not  backward,  stiff,  nor  cold, 
As  though  our  Bethlehem  could  bo 
What  Sinai  was  of  old. 

296.  C.  M.  Bt-K^nr, 

Unto  you  which  believe  he  is  precious.  —  1  Pet.  2  :  7. 

1  Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  thee 

With  gladness  fills  my  breast ; 
But  dearer  far  thy  face  to  see, 
And  in  thy  presence  rest. 

2  Nor  voice  can  sing,  nor  heart  can  frame, 

Nor  can  the  memory  find 
A  sweeter  sound  than  thy  blest  name, 
0  Saviour  of  mankind. 

3  0  Hope  of  every  contrite  heart, 

0  Joy  of  all  the  meek, 
To  those  who  fall  how  kind  thou  art ! 
How  good  to  those  who  seek ! 


CHARACTER   AND    OFFICES. 

4  And  those  who  find  thee,  find  a  bliss 

Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show : 
The  love  of  Jesus,  —  what  it  is, 
None -but  his  loved  ones  know. 

5  Jesus,  our  only  joy  be  thou, 

As  thou  our  prize  wilt  be  ; 
Jesus,  be  thou  our  glory  now, 
And  through  eternity. 

297.  S.    M.  BONAR. 

The  Power  of  his  Christ.  — Rex.  12  :  10. 

1  Jesus,  the  Christ  of  God, 

The  Father's  blessed  Son, 
The  Father's  bosom  thine  abode, 
The  Father's  love  thine  own. 

2  Great  Sacrifice  for  sin, 

Giver  of  life  for  life, 
Restorer  of  the  peace  within, 
True  Ender  of  the  strife, — 

3  To  thee,  the  Christ  of  God, 

Thy  saints  exulting  sing. 

The  bearer  of  our  heavy  load, 

Our  own  anointed  King. 

4  True  Lover  of  the  lost, 

From  heaven  thou  earnest  down, 
To  pay  for  souls  the  righteous  cost. 
And  claim  them  for  thine  own. 

6  Rest  of  the  weary  thou, 

To  thee,  our  Rest,  we  come : 
In  thee  to  find  our  dwelling  now, 
Our  everlasting  home. 


CHRIST. 

298.  7s.  C  Wesley, 

A  Refuge  in  Christ. 

1  Jesus,  Lover  of  my  soul, . 

Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  waters  near  me  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high : 
Hide  me,  0  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  be  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide  : 

0,  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none  ; 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee ; 
Leave,  ah,  leave  me  not  alone ; 

Still  support  and  comfort  me : 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stayed, 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring : 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

3  Thou,  0  Christ,  art  all  I  want ; 

More  than  all  in  thee  I  find ; 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art ; 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee  : 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 

299.  8S    &    7s.  TOPLADY 

Those  in  Darkness  have  seen  a  great  Light.  —  Is.  9:2. 

1  Light  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling 
Borders  on  the  shades  of  death, 
Come,  and,  thy  dear  self  revealing, 
Dissipate  the  clouds  beneath. 

184 


CHARACTER  AND   OFFICES. 

2  Still  we  wait  for  thine  appearing ; 

Life  and  joy  thy  beams  impart, 
Chasing  all  our  fears,  and  cheering 
Every  poor,  benighted  heart. 

3  Save  us  in  thy  great  compassion, 

0  thou  mild,  pacific  Prince ; 

Give  the  knowledge  of  salvation ; 

Give  the  pardon  of  our  sins. 

4  By  thine  all-sufficient  merit, 

Every  burdened  soul  release  ; 
Every  weary,  wandering  spirit 
Guide  into  thy  perfect  peacer. 

300.  7s.  TOPLADT. 

That  Rock  was  Christ.  —  1  Cor.  10:4. 

1  Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee  ; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  thy  riven  side  which  flowed, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure  — 
Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 

2  Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know, 
.Could  my  tears  forever  flow, 

All  for  sin  could  not  atone ; 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone  : 
Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring ; 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling. 

3  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
"When  my  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  thee  on  thy  judgment-throne* 
Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 

Let  mc  hide  myself  in  thee. 

185 


CHRIST. 

30 J.  H.  M.  Watts. 

A  Name  above  every  Name.  —  Phil.  2  :  9. 

1  Join  all  the  glorious  names 

Of  wisdom,  love,  and  power, 
That  ever  mortals  knew, 
That  angels  ever  bore  : 
All  are  too  mean  to  speak  his  worth, 
Too  mean  to  set  my  Saviour  forth. 

2  Great  Prophet  of  our  God, 

My  tongue  would  bless  thy  name  ; 
•    By  thee  the  joyful  news 

Of  our  salvation  came : 
The  joyful  news  of  sins  forgiven, 
Of  hell  subdued,  and  peace  with  Heaven. 

3  Jesus,  our  great  High  Priest, 

Offered  his  blood,  and  died  ; 
My  guilty  conscience  seeks 

No  sacrifice  beside : 
His  precious  blood  did  once  atone, 
And  now  it  pleads  before  the  throne. 

4  0  thou  almighty  Lord, 

My  Conqueror  and  my  King, 
Thy  sceptre  and  thy  sword, 

Thy  reigning  grace,  I  sing. 
Thine  is  the  power :  behold  I  sit, 
In  willing  bonds,  beneath  thy  feet. 

302.  L.  M.  T.  Scott. 

Is  there  no  Physician  there  1  —  Jer.  8  :  22. 

1  Why  droops  my  soul,  witli  grief  oppressed  \ 
Whence  these  wild  tumults  in  my  breast  ? 
Is  there  no  balm  to  heal  my  wound  ? 
No  kind  physician  to  be  found  ? 

1S6 


CHARACTER   AND    OFFICES. 

2  Raise  to  the  cross  thy  weeping  eyes : 
Behold,  the  Prince  of  Glory  dies ; 
He  dies  extended  on  the  tree, 
Thence  sheds  a  sovereign  halm  for  thee. 

3  Dear  Saviour,  at  thy  feet  I  lie, 
Here  to  receive  a  cure  or  die ; 

But  grace  forbids  that  painful  fear  — 
0,  boundless  grace  !  it  triumphs  here. 

4  Expand,  my  soul,  with  holy  joy  ; 
Hosannas  be  thy  blest  employ, 
Salvation  thy  eternal  theme, 

And  swell  the  song  with  Jesus'  name. 

303.  10s.  Montgomery. 

He  shall  sit  as  a  Refiner.  —  Mai.  3  :  3. 

1  He  that  from  dross  would  win  the  precious  ore, 

Bends  o'er  the  crucible  an  earnest  eye. 
The  subtile,  searching  process  to  explore, 

Lest  the  one  brilliant  moment  should  pass  by 
When  in  the  molten  silver's  virgin  mass 
He  meets  his  pictured  face  as  in  a  glass. 

2  Thus  in  God's  furnace  are  his  people  tried : 

Thrice  happy  they  wrho  to  the  end  endure. 
But  who  the  fiery  trial  may  abide  ? 

Who  from  the  crucible  come  forth  so  pure 
That  He  whose  eye  of  flame  looks  thro'  the  whole 
May  see  his  image  perfect  in  his  soul  ? 

3  Not  with  an  evanescent  glimpse  alone, 

As  in  that  mirror  the  refiner's  face, 
But,  stamped  with  Heaven's  broad  signet,  there 
be  shown 
Immanuel's  features,  full  of  truth  and  grace, 
And  round  that  seal  of  love  this  motto  be :  — 
'  Not  for  a  moment,  but  eternity.' 

187 


CHRIST. 

304.  8s  <&  7s.  Newtcn. 

Christ  the  true  Friend. 

1  One  there  is,  above  all  others, 

Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend ; 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's  — 
Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end. 

2  Which  of  all  our  friends,  to  save  us, 

Could  or  would  have  shed  his  blood  ? 
But  our  Jesus  died  to  have  us 
Reconciled  in  him  to  God. 

3  When  he  lived  on  earth  abase'd, 

Friend  of  Sinners  was  his  name ; 
Now,  above  all  glory  raised, 
He  rejoices  in  the  same. 

4  0  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften  ! 

Teach  us,  Lord,  at  length  to  love  ; 
We,  alas !  forget  too  often 

What  a  Friend  wc  have  above. 

305.  C.  M.  C.  Wesley. 

/  have  prayed  for  thee.  —  Luke  22  :  32. 

1  I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives, 

And  ever  prays  for  me  : 
A  token  of  his  love  he  gives, 
A  pledge  of  liberty. 

2  I  find  him  lifting  up  my  head  ; 

He  brings  salvation  near  ; 
His  presence  makes  me  free  indeed, 
And  he  will  soon  appear. 

3  Jesus,  I  hang  upon  tliy  word  ; 

I  steadfastly  believe 
Thou  wilt  return,  and  claim  me,  Lord, 

And  to  thyself  receive. 

iba 


CHARACTER   AND    OFIY 

30G.  L.  M.  Medley. 

The  Loving-kindnesses  of  the  Lord.  — Is.  63  :7. 

1  Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 

And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise; 
lie  justly  claims  a  song  from  me  ; 

His  loving-kindness,  0,  how  fi 

2  When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud, 
Has  gathered  thick  and  thundered  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  ha  stood  ; 

His  loving-kindness,  0,  how  good  I 

3  Soon  si l all  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale  ; 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  lail : 
0,  may  my  last  expiring  breath 

His  loving-kindness  sing  in  death. 

4  Then  let  me  mount  and  soar  away 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day, 
And  sing,  with  rapture  and  surprise, 
His  loving-kindness  in  the  sb 

307.  8.  M.  Steele. 

Go  in  and  out,  ana  find  Pasture.  —  John  10 : 9. 

1  While  my  Redeemer's  near, 

My  Shepherd  and  my  Guide, 

I  bid  farewell  to  anxious  fear: 
My  wants  are  all  supplied. 

2  To  ever-fragrant  meads, 

Where  rich  abundance  grows, 

His  graeious  hand  indulgent  leads, 
And  guards  my  sweet  repose. 

3  Dear  Shepherd,  if  I  stray, 

My  wandering  feet  restore, 

To  thy  fair  pastures  guide  my  way, 

And  let  me  rove  no  more. 
13 


CHRIST. 

311.  CM.  Tcplait. 

I  am  the  Vine.  —  John  15  :  5. 

1  Jesus,  immutably  the  same, 

Thou  true  and  living  Vine, 
Around  thy  all-supporting  stem 
My  feeble  arms  I  twine. 

2  Quickened  by  thee  and  kept  alive, 

I  flourish  and  bear  fruit ; 

My  life  I  from  thy  sap  derive, 

My  vigor  from  thy  root. 

8  Grafted  in  thee  by  grace  alone, 
In  growth  I  daily  rise ; 
And,  springing  up  from  thee,  the  Vine, 
My  top  shall  reach  the  skies. 

4  I  can  do  nothing  without  thee  ; 

My  strength  is  wholly  thine  ; 
Withered  and  barren  should  I  be, 
If  severed  from  the  Vine. 

5  Each  moment  watered  by  thy  care, 

And  fenced  with  power  divine, 
Fruit  to  eternal  life  shall  bear 
The  feeblest  branch  of  thine. 

312.  C  M.  Heginbotham. 

The  Good  Shepherd.  —  John  10  :  11. 

1  To  thee,  my  Shepherd  and  my  Lord, 

A  grateful  song  I'll  raise ; 
0,  let  the  feeblest  of  thy  flock 
Attempt  to  speak  thy  praise. 

2  But  how  shall  mortal  tongue  express 

A  subject  so  divine, 
Do  justice  to  so  vast  a  theme, 
-  Or  praise  a  love  like  thine  ? 


CHARACTER    AND    OFFICES. 

3  My  life,  my  joy,  my  hope  1  owe 

To  thine  amazing  love  ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  comforts  here, 
And  nobler  bliss  above. 

4  To  thee  my  trembling  spirit  flies, 

With  sin  and  grief  oppressed  ; 
Thy  gentle  voice  dispels  my  fears, 
And  lulls  my  cares  to  rest. 

5  Lead  on,  dear  Shepherd;  led  by  thee, 

No  evil  shall  I  fear  ; 
Soon  shall  I  reach  thy  fold  above, 
And  praise  thee  better  there. 

313.  S.  M.  J.  Wesley. 

The  Daystar.  —  2  Pet.  1 :  19. 

1  We  lift  our  hearts  to  thee, 

Thou  Daystar  from  on  high  ; 
The  sun  itself  is  but  thy  shade, 
Yet  cheers  both  earth  and  sky. 

2  0,  let  thy  rising  beams 

Dispel  the  shades  of  night ; 
And  let  the  glories  of  thy  love 
Come  like  the  morning  light. 

3  How  beauteous  nature  now  ! 

How  dark  and  sad  before  ! 
With  joy  we  view  the  pleasing  change, 
And  nature's  God  adore. 

4  May  we  this  life  improve 

To  mourn  for  errors  past, 
And  live  this  short,  revolving  day 
As  if  it  were  our  last, 

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CHRIST. 

314.  8s  &  7s.  Nevdt. 

I  am  with  you  alway.  — Matt.  28 :  20. 

1  Always  with  us,  always  with  us  — 

Words  of  cheer  and  words  of  love  ; 
Thus  the  risen  Saviour  whispers 
From  his  dwelling-place  above. 

2  With  us  when  we  toil  in  sadness, 

Sowing  much  and  reaping  none, 
Telling  us' that  in  the  future 

Golden  harvests  shall  be  won ;  — 

3  With  us  when  the  storm  is  sweeping 

O'er  our  pathway  dark  and  drear  ; 
Waking  hope  within  our  bosoms, 
Stilling  every  anxious  fear ;  — 

4  With  us  in  the  lonely  valley, 

When  we  cross  the  chilling  stream, 
Lighting  up  the  steps  to  glory 
With  salvation's  radiant  beam. 

315.  S.  M.  WATTb. 

Moses  and  Christ.  —  John  1:17. 

1  The  law  by  Moses  came  ; 

But  grace,  and  truth,  and  love 
Were  brought  by  Christ,  a  nobler  name, 
Descending  from  above. 

2  Amidst  the  house  of  God 

Their  different  works  were  done  — 
Moses  a  faithful  servant  stood, 
But  Christ  a  faithful  Son. 

8  Then  to  his  new  commands 
Be  strict  obedience  paid  ; 
O'er  all  his  Father's  house  he  stands 
The  Sovereign  and  the  Head. 


CHARACTER    AND   OFFICES. 
316.  7s  &  6s.  Paul  Gerhard. 

Surely  he  hath  borne  our  Griefs.  —  Is.  53  :  4. 

1  0  sacred  Head,  now  wounded, 

With  grief  and  shame  weighed  down,  — 
0  sacred  brow,  surrounded 

With  thorns,  thine  only  crown,  — 
Once  on  a  throne  of  glory, 

Adorned  with  light  divine, 
Now  all  despised  and  gory, 

I  joy  to  call  thee  mine. 

2  On  me,  as  thou  art  dying, 

0,  turn  thy  pitying  eye  ; 
To  thee  for  mercy  crying, 

Before  thy  cross  I  lie. 
Thine,  thine  the  bitter  passion  ; 

Thy  pain  is  all  for  me ; 
Mine,  mine  the  deep  transgression  ; 

My  sins  are  all  on  thee. 

3  What  language  can  I  borrow 

To  thank  thee,  dearest  Friend, 
For  all  this  dying  sorrow, 

Of  all  my  woes  the  end  ? 
0,  can  I  leave  thee  ever  ? 

Then  do  not  thou  leave  me  ; 
Lord,  let  me  never,  never 

Outlive  my  love  to  thee. 

4  Be  near  when  I  am  dying ; 

Then  close  beside  me  stand  ; 
Let  me,  while  faint  and  sighing, 

Lean  calmly  on  thy  hand  : 
These  eyes,  new  faitli  receiving, 

From  thine  eye  shall  not  move, 
For  he  who  dies  believing, 

Dies  safely  in  thy  love. 

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CHRIST. 
ol7.  S.  M.  Montgomery. 

Captain  of  our  Salvation.  —  Heb.  2  :  10. 

1  Our  Captain  leads  us  on  ; 

He  beckons  from  the  skies  ; 

He  reaches  out  a  starry  crown, 

And  bids  us  take  the  prize. 

2  '  Be  faithful  unto  death, 

Partake  my  victory, 
And  thou  shalt  wear  this  glorious  wreath, 
And  thou  shalt  reign  with  me.' 

3  Tis  thus  the  righteous  Lord 

To  every  soldier  saith  ; 

Eternal  life  is  the  reward 

Of  all  victorious  faith. 

4  Who  conquer  in  his  might 

The  victor's  meed  receive  ; 
They  claim  a  kingdom  in  his  right, 
Which  God  shall  freely  give. 

318.  8s  &  7s.  Bonar. 

The  Elder  Brother. 

1  Yes,  for  me,  for  me  he  careth 

With  a  brother's  tender  care  ; 
Yes,  with  me,  with  me  he  shareth 
Every  burden,  every  fear. 

2  Yes,  for  me  he  standeth  pleading 

At  the  mercy-seat  above,- 
Ever  for  me  interceding, 
Constant  in  untiring  love. 

3  Yes,  in  me  abroad  he  sheddeth 

Joys  unearthly,  love  and  light ; 
And  to  cover  me  he  spreadeth 
His  love-brooding  wing  of  might. 

19fi 


CHARACTER    AND    OFFICES. 

4  Yes,  in  Hie,  in  me  he  dwelleth  ; 

I  in  him,  and  he  in  me  ; 
And  my  empty  soul  he  filleth. 
Here  and  through  eternity. 

5  Thus  I  wait  for  his  returning, 

Singing  all  the  way  to  heaven  ; 
Such  the  joyful  song  of  morning, 
Such  the  tranquil  song  of  even. 

319.  CM.  Watt* 

In  all  Points  tempted  like  as  we  are.  —  Heb.  4  :  15. 

1  With  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 

Of  our  High  Priest  above  : 
His  heart  is  made  of  tenderness  ; 
It  melts  with  pitying  love. 

2  Touched  with  a  sympathy  within, 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame ; 
He  knows  what  sore  temptations  mean, 
For  he  hath  felt  the  same. 

3  He,  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh, 

Poured  out  his  cries  and  tears, 
And,  in  his  measure,  feels  afresh 
What  every  member  bears. 

4  He'll  never  quench  the  smoking  flax, 

But  raise  it  to  a  flame  ; 
The  bruised  reed  he  never  breaks, 
Nor  scorns  the  meanest  name. 

5  Then  let  our  humble  faith  address 

His  mercy  and  his  power ; 
We  shall  obtain  delivering  grace 
In  the  distressing  hour. 

197 


CHRIST. 

320.  us. 

Looking  unto  Jesus.  —  Heb.  12  : 2. 

1  0  eyes  that  are  weary,  and  hearts  that  are  sore, 
Look  off  unto  Jesus  ;  now  sorrow  no  more  ; 
The  light  of  his  countenance  shineth  so  bright, 
That  here,  as  in  heaven,  there  need  be  no  night. 

2  While  looking  to  Jesus,  my  heart  cannot  fear ; 
I  tremble  no  more  when  I  see  Jesus  near ; 

I  know  that  his  presence  my  safeguard  will  be, 
For  '  Why  are  ye  troubled  ? '  he  saith  unto  me. 

3  Still  looking  to  Jesus,  0,  may  I  be  found, 
When  Jordan's  dark  waters  encompass  me  round ; 
They  bear  me  away  in  his  presence  to  be  : 

I  see  him  still  nearer  whom  always  I  see. 

4  Then,  then  shall  I  know  the  full  beauty  and  grace 
Of  Jesus,  my  Lord,  when  I  stand  face  to  face, 
Shall  know  how  his  love  went  before  me  each  day. 
And  wonder  that  ever  my  eyes  turned  away. 

321.  L.  M. 

Unto  you  which  believe  he  is  precious.  —  1  Pet.  2  :  7. 

1  0,  speak  of  Jesus :  other  names 

Have  lost  for  me  their  interest  now  ; 
His  is  the  only  one  that  claims 

To  be  an  antidote  for  woe : 
It  falls  like  music  on  the  ear 
When  nothing  else  can  soothe  or  cheer. 

2  0,  speak  of  Jesus  —  of  his  power 

As  Son  of  God  and  Son  of  Man, 
Which  day  by  day,  and  hour  by  hour, 
As  he  wrought  out  the  wondrous  plan, 
Led  him,  as  God,  to  save  and  heal  — 
As  man,  to  sympathize  and  feel. 


CHARACTER   AND    OFFICES. 

8  0,  speak  of  Jesus  —  of  his  death  ; 

For  us  he  lived,  for  us  he  died ; 
1  'Tis  finished,'  with  his  latest  breatli 

The  Lord,  Immanuel-Jesus,  cried. 
That  death  of  shame  and  agony 
Won  life,  eternal  life,  for  me. 

4  Yes,  speak  of  Jesus :  while  mine  ear 
Can  listen  to  a  human  voice, 
That  name  my  parting  soul  will  cheer, 
Will  bid  me  e'en  in  death  rejoice, 
Then  prove,  when  these  clay  bonds  are  riven, 
My  passport  at  the  gates  of  heaven. 

322.  l.  M. 

There  is  none  other  Name.  —  Acts  4  :  12. 

1  There  is  none  other  name  than  thine, 
Immanuel  Jesus,  name  divine, 

On  which  to  rest  for  sins  forgiven  — 
For  peace  with  God,  for  hope  of  heaven. 

2  There  is  none  other  name  than  thine, 
When  cares,  and  fears,  and  griefs  are  mine. 
That  with  a  gracious  power  can  heal 
Each  care,  and  fear,  and  grief  I  feel. 

3  There  is  none  other  name  than  thine. 
When  called  my  spirit  to  resign, 

To  bear  me  through  that  latest  strife, 
And  e'en  in  death  to  be  my  life. 

4  Name  above  every  name,  thy  praise 
Shall  fill  the  remnant  of  my  days : 
Immanuel  Jesus,  name  divine, 
Rock  of  salvation,  thou  art  mine. 

199 


CHRIST. 

323.  C.  M.  Cennije. 

Sweet  Name. 

1  Thou  dear  Redeemer,  dying  Lamb, 

I  love  to  hear  of  thee ; 
No  music's  like  thy  charming  name, 
Nor  half  so  sweet  to  me. 

2  0,  may  I  ever  hear  thy  voice 

In  mercy  to  me  speak ; 
In  thee,  my  Priest,  will  I  rejoice, 
And  thy  salvation  seek. 

3  My  Jesus  shall  be  still  my  theme, 

While  on  this  earth  I  stay; 

I'll  sing  my  Jesus'  lovely  name 

When  all  things  else  decay. 

4  When  I  appear  in  yonder  cloud, 

With  all  his  favored  throng, 
Then  will  I  sing  more  sweet,  more  loud, 
And  Christ  shall  be  my  song. 

324.  H.  M.  C.  Wesley, 

He  liveth  to  make  Intercession.  —  Hob.  7  :  25. 

1  Arise,  my  soul,  arise  ; 

Shake  off  thy  guilty  fears ; 
The  bleeding  Sacrifice 
In  my  behalf  appears : 
Before  the  throne  my  Saviour  stands  ; 
My  name  is  written  on  his  hands. 

2  He  ever  lives  above, 

For  me  to  intercede, 
His  all-redeeming  love, 

His  precious  blood,  to  plead  : 
His  blood  atoned  for  all  our  race, 
And  sprinkles  now  the  throne  of  grace. 


CHARACTER   AND   OFFICES. 

3  The  Father  hears  him  pray,  — 

His  dear  Anointed  One  ;  — 
He  cannot  turn  away 

The  presence  of  his  Son : 
His  Spirit  answers  to  the  blood, 
And  tells  me  I  am  born  of  God. 

4  To  God  I'm  reconciled  : 

His  pardoning  voice  I  hear ; 
He  owns  me  for  his  child  : 

I  can  no  longer  fear ; 
With  confidence  I  now  draw  nigh, 
And  '  Father !  Abba,  Father ! '  cry. 

325.  C.  M.  Steele. 

The  Love  of  Christ  constraineth  us. —  2  Cor.  5  :  14. 

1  Jesus,  in  thy  transporting  name 

What  blissful  glories  rise  ! 
Jesus  —  the  angels'  sweetest  theme; 
The  wonder  of  the  skies. 

2  Well  might  the  skies  with  wonder  view 

A  love  so  strange  as  thine : 
No  thought  of  angels  ever  knew 
Compassion  so  divine. 

3  Is  there  a  heart  that  will  not  bend 

To  thy  divine  control  ? 
Descend,  0  sovereign  Love,  descend, 
And  melt  the  stubborn  soul. 

4  0,  may  our  willing  hearts  confess 

Thy  sweet,  thy  gentle  sway, 
Glad  captives  of  redeeming  grace, 
Thy  pleasing  rule  obey. 

201 


CHRIST. 

326.  h.  M. 

Thou  hast  led  Captivity  captive.  —  Eph.  4  :  8. 

1  The  happy  morn  is  come  ; 

Triumphant  o'er  the  grave, 
The  Saviour  leaves  the  tomb, 

Almighty  now  to  save. 
Captivity  is  captive  led  ; 
For  Jesus  liveth,  who  was  dead. 

2  The  ransom  Christ  hath  paid  ; 

The  glorious  work  is  done ; 
On  him  our  help  is  laid, 

By  him  our  victory  won. 
Captivity  is  captive  led  ; 
For  Jesus  liveth,  who  was  dead. 

3  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord  ! 

The  Resurrection  thou ; 
All  hail,  thou  risen  Lord ! 

Before  thy  throne  we  bow. 
Captivity  is  captive  led  ; 
For  Jesus  liveth,  who  was  dead. 

327.  S.  M.  C. "Wesley. 

We  have  an  Advocate  with  the  Father.  —  1  John  2  : 1. 

1  Jesus,  the  Conqueror,  reigns, 

In  glorious  strength  arrayed  ; 
His  kingdom  over  all  maintains, 
And  bids  the  earth  be  glad. 

2  Ye  sons  of  men,  rejoice 

In  Jesus'  mighty  love : 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice, 
To  Him  who  rules  above. 

202 


CHARACTER   AND   OFFICES. 

o  Extol  his  kingly  power  ; 
Adore  th'  exalted  Son, 
Who  died,  but  lives,  to  die  no  more. 
High  on  his  Father's  throne. 

4  Onr  Advocate  with  God, 
He  undertakes  our  cause, 
And  spreads  thro'  all  the  earth  abroad 
The  triumph  of  his  cross. 

328.  L.  M.  Watts. 

He  shall  have  Dominion  from  Sea  to  Sea.  —  Ps.  72  :  8. 

1  Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run  ; 

His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  For  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  endless  praises  crown  his  head  ; 
His  name  like  sweet  perfume  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song ; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns  ; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  loose  his  chains ; 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honors  to  our  King, 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again. , 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen» 

203 


CHRIST. 

329.  7s.  Kneeland. 

Characters  of  Christ. 

1  Mediator,  Son  of  God, 

Spread  thy  boundless  love  abroad ; 
Counsellor,  the  Prince  of  peace, 
Fill  the  world  with  truth  and  grace. 

2  Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise  ; 
Send  thy  light  around  the  skies ; 
Life  of  all  the  quick  and  dead, 
Feed  our  souls  with  living  bread. 

3  Leader  of  the  halt  and  blind, 
Raise  to  life  1jie  sinking  mind ; 
Binder  of  the  broken  heart, 
Grace  to  every  soul  impart. 

4  Opener  of  the  sealed  book, 
Cause  the  world  therein  to  look : 
Taker  of  the  veil  away, 

Lead  us  to  eternal  day. 

330.  l.  M. 

Christ  reigning  in  the  Heart. 

1  0  hallowed  is  the  land,  and  blest, 
"Where  Christ,  the  Ruler,  is  confessed ; 
0  happy  hearts  and  happy  homes, 

To  whom  the  great  Redeemer  comes. 

2  Fling  wide  the  portals  of  your  heart ; 
Make  it  a  temple  set  apart 

From  earthly  use  for  heaven's  employ, 
Adorned  with  prayer,  and  love,  and  joy. 

3  Redeemer,  come !  I  open  wide 

My  soul  to  thee  !  here,  Lord,  abide ! 
Thankful  and  glad  my  song  I  raise, 
And  give  to  thee  a  life  of  praise. 

201 


CHARACTER   AND    OFFICES. 

331.  7s.  Montgomery. 

Christ's  Kingdom.  —  Rev.  II  :  1  -5 . 

1  Hark  !  the  song  of  jubilee, 

Loud  as  mighty  thunders  roar, 
Or  the  fulness  of  the  sea 

When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore. 

2  See  Jehovah's  banner  furled  ; 

Sheathed  his  sword  ;  he  speaks  —  'tis  done 
And  the  kingdoms  of  the  world 
Are  the  kingdoms  of  his  Son. 

3  He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole, 

With  supreme,  unbounded  sway ; 
He  shall  reign  when,  like  a  scroll, 
Yonder  heavens  have  passed  away. 

4  Then  the  end :  beneath  his  rod 

Man's  last  enemy  shall  fall  : 
Hallelujah  !  Christ  in  God, 
God  in  Christ  is  all  in  all. 

332.  C.  M.  Bernard. 

Christ  our  All. 

1  0  Jesus,  Lord  of  all  below, 

Thou  fount  of  life  and  fire, 
Surpassing  all  the  joys  we  know, 
All  that  we  can  desire,  — 

2  May  every  heart  confess  thy  name, 

And  ever  thee  adore, 
And,  seeking  thee,  itself  inflame 
To  seek  thee  more  and  more. 

8  Thee  may  our  tongue  forever  bless, 
Thee  may  we  love  alone, 
And  ever  in  our  lives  express 
The  image  of  thine  own. 

14  205 


CHRIST. 


PRAISE    TO    HIM. 


333.  C.  M.  C  Wesley. 

Praise  to  the  Saviour. 

1  0  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 

My  great  Redeemer's  praise, 
The  glories  of  my  Lord  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  his  grace. 

2  My  gracious  Master  and  my  Lord, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim, 
To  spread. through  all  the  earth  abroad 
The  honors  of  thy  name. 

3  Jesus !  the  name  that  calms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease  ; 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears, 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

4  He  speaks,  and,  listening  to  his  voice, 

New  life  the  dead  receive ; 
The  mourning,  broken  hearts  rejoice, 
The  humble  poor  believe. 

5  ^  Hear  him,  ye  deaf;  his  praise,  ye  dumb, 

Your  loosened  tongues  employ  ; 
Ye  blind,  behold  your  Saviour  come, 
And  leap,  ye  lame,  for  joy. 

334.  C.  P.  M.  Medley. 

Excellency  of  Christ. 

1  0,  could  I  speak  the  matchless  worth, 
0,  could  I  sound  the  glories  forth, 

Which  in  my  Saviour  shine, 
I'd  soar,  and  touch  the  heavenly  strings, 
And  vie  with  Gabriel,  while  he  sings 

In  notes  almost  divine. 


PRAISE   TO    HIM. 

2  I'd  sing  the  characters  he  bears, 
And  all  the  forms  of  love  he  wears, 

Exalted  on  his  throne  ; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  sweetest  praise, 
I  would,  to  everlasting  days, 

Make  all  his  glories  known. 

8  0,  the  delightful  day  will  come, 

When  Christ,  my  Lord,  will  bring  me  home, 

And  I  shall  see  his  face ; 
Then  with  my  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend, 
A  blest  eternity  Til  spend, 

Triumphant  in  his  grace. 

335.  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

He  is  precious.  —  1  Pet.  2  :  7. 

1  Jesus,  I  love  thy  charming  name  ; 

'Tis  music  to  my  ear ; 
Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud 
That  earth  and  heaven  might  hear. 

2  All  that  my  loftiest  powers  can  wish, 

In  thee  doth  richly  meet ; 
Not  to  my  eyes  is  light  so  dear, 
Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 

3  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  heart, 

And  shed  its  fragrance  there  — 
The  noblest  balm  of  all  my  wounds, 
The  cordial  of  my  care. 

4  I'll  speak  the  honors  of  thy  name 

With  my  expiring  breath, 
And,  dying,  clasp  thee  in  my  arms  — 
The  antidote  of  death. 


CHRIST. 

336.  it.  m. 

Resjjoiise  to  the  Xcw  Song.  —  Rev.  5  : 9. 

1  Shall  hymns  of  grateful  love 

Through  heaven's  high  arches  ring, 
And  all  the  hosts  above 

Their  songs  of  triumph  sing, 
And  shall  not  we  take  up  the  strain, 
And  send  the  echo  back  again  ? 

2  Shall  they  adore  the  Lord, 

Who  bought  them  with  his  blood, 
And  all  the  love  record 

That  led  them  home  to  God, 
And  shall  not  we  take  up  the  strain, 
And  send  the  echo  back  again  ? 

0  0,  spread  the  joyful  sound  ; 

The  Saviour's  love  proclaim  ; 
And  publish  all  around 

Salvation  through  his  name  ; 
Till  all  the  world  take  up  the  strain, 
And  send  the  echo  back  again. 

S37.  8s  &  7s.  Robinsoh 

Brightness  of  the  Father's  Glory.  —  Ileb.  1 :  3. 

1  Brightness  of  the  Father's  glory, 

Shall  thy  praise  unuttered  lie  ? 
Break,  my  tongue,  such  guilty  silence ; 
Sing  the  Lord,  who  came  to  die. 

2  Did  archangels  sing  thy  coming  ? 

Did  the  shepherds  learn  their  lays  ? 
Shame  would  cover  me,  ungrateful, 
Should  my  tongue  refuse  to  praise. 


PRAlst;  TO    HIM. 

3  From  the  highest  throne  in  glory 

To  the'cross  of  deepest  woe, 
All  to  ransom  guilty  captives  ! 
Flow,  my  praise,  forever  flow. 

4  Re-ascend,  immortal  Saviour  ; 

Leave  thy  footstool,  take  thy  throne  ; 
Thence  return,  and  reign  forever  ; 
Be  the  kingdom  all  thine  own. 

338.  8.  M.  Hammond. 

The  Sony  of  Mose?  and  the  Lamb.  —  Rev.  15  :3. 

1  Awake,  and  sing  the  song 

Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb  ; 
Wake,  every  heart,  and  every  tongue, 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 

2  Sing  of  his  dying  love  ; 

Sing  of  his  rising  power  ; 
Sing  how  he  intercedes  above 
For  those  whose  sins  he  bore. 

3  Sing,  till  we  feel  our  hearts 

Ascending  with  our  tongues  ; 
Sing,  till  the  love  of  sin  departs, 
And  grace  inspires  our  songs. 

4  Sing  on  your  heavenly  way, 

Ye  ransomed  sinners,  sing ; 
Sing  on,  rejoicing  every  day 
In  Christ,  th'  exalted  King. 

5  Soon  shall  our  raptured  tongue 

His  endless  praise  proclaim, 
And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the. Lamb. 


CHRIST. 

339.  6s  &  4s.  Kingsbury. 

At  the  Name  of  Jesus  every  Knee  should  bow.  —  Phil.  2:  10. 

1  Let  us  awake  our  joys  ; 
Strike  up  with  cheerful  voice ; 

Each  creature,  sing : 
Angels,  begin  the  song ; 
Mortals,  the  strain  prolong, 
In  accents  sweet  and  strong, 

'  Jesus  is  King.' 

2  Proclaim  abroad  his  name  ; 
Tell  of  his  matchless  fame ; 

What  wonders  done. 
Above,  beneath,  around, 
Let  all  the  earth  resound, 
Till  heaven's  high  arch  rebound, 

1  Victory  is  won.' 

3  All  hail  the  glorious  day, 
When,  through  the  heavenly  way, 

Lo,  he  shall  come. 
While  they  who  pierced  him  wail, 
His  promise  shall  not  fail ; 
Saints,  see  your  King  prevail : 

Great  Saviour,  come. 

340.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Praising  Christ  for  his  Grace. 

1  My  Saviour,  my  almighty  Friend, 

When  I  begin  thy  praise, 
Where  will  the  growing  numbers  end  — 
The  numbers  of  thy  grace  ? 

2  Thou  art  my  everlasting  trust ; 

Thy  goodness  I  adore  ; 
And  since  I  knew  thy  graces  first, 
I  speak  thy  glories  more. 

210 


PRAISE   TO    HIM. 

3  My  feet  shall  travel  all  the  length 

Of  the  celestial  road, 
And  march,  with  courage  in  thy  strength, 
To  see  my  Father,  God. 

4  How  will  my  lips  rejoice  to  tell 

The  victories  of  my  King ! 
My  soul,  redeemed  from  sin  and  hell, 
Shall  thy  salvation  sing. 

34 1 .  C.  M.  Watt* 

The  Voice  of  many  Angels.  —  Rev.  5:11. 

1  Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
With  angels  round  the  throne  ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

'1  *  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,'  they  cry, 
4  To  be  exalted  thus  ; ' 
*  Worthy  the  Lamb,'  our  lips  reply, 
;  For  he  was  slain  for  us.' 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  power  divine  ; 
And  blessings,  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord,  forever  thine. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  thine  endless  praise. 

5  The  whole  creation  join  in  one 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  Him  who  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 


HOLY   SPIRIT. 

346.  C.  M.  Lyte. 

The  Coming  of  the  Holy  Spirit.  —  John  16  :  7. 

1  Our  blest  Redeemer,  ere  he  breathed 

His  tender,  last  farewell, 
A  Guide,  a  Comforter,  bequeathed 
With  us  on  earth  to  dwell. 

2  He  came  in  tongues  of  living  flame, 

To  teach,  convince,  subdue  ; 
All  powerful  as  the  wind  he  came, 
And  all  as  viewless  too. 

3  He  came  sweet  influence  to  impart, 

A  gracious,  willing  guest, 
While  he  can  find  one  humble  heart 
Wherein  to  fix  his  rest. 

4  And  his  that  gentle  voice  we  hear, 

Soft  as,  the  breath  of  even, 
That  checks  each  fault,  that  calms  each  fear, 
And  whispers  us  of  heaven. 

5  And  every  virtue  we  possess, 

And  every  victory  won, 
And  every  thought  of  holiness, 
Are  his,  and  his  alone. 

6  Spirit  of  purity  and  grace, 

Our  weakness,  pitying,  see  ; 
0,  make  our  hearts  thy  dwelling-place, 
Purer  and  worthier  thee. 

347.  s.  M. 

The  Comforter.  — John  14  :  2G. 

1  Blest  Comforter  divine, 

Let  rays  of  heavenly  light 
Amid  our  gloom  and  darkness  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  aright. 

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2  Draw,  with  thy  still  small  voice, 

From  every  sinful  way  ; 
And  bid  the  mourning  saint  rejoice, 
Though  earthly  joys  decay. 

3  By  thine  inspiring  breath, 

Make  every  cloud  of  care, 
And  e'en  the  gloomy  vale  of  death, 
A  smile  of  glory  wear. 

4  0,  fill  thou  every  heart 

With  love  to  all  our  race  ; 
Great  Comforter,  to  us  impart 
These  blessings  of  thy  grace. 

348.  7s.  Rked. 

The  Spirit  helpeth  our  Infirmities.  —  Rom.  8  :  26. 

1  Holy  Spirit,  Light  divine, 
Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine  ; 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away ; 
Turn  the  darkness  into  day. 

2  Holy  Spirit,  Power  divine, 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine ; 
Long  has  sin,  without  control, 
Held  dominion  o'er  my  soul. 

3  Holy  Spirit,  Joy  divine, 

Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine ; 

Bid  my  many  woes  depart ; 

Heal  my  wounded,  bleeding  heart. 

4  Holy  Spirit,  All  divine, 

Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine  ; 
Cast  down  every  idol  throne ; 
Reign  supreme,  and  reign  alone. 

215' 


CHRIST. 

342.  C.  M.  Steels. 

The  unsearchable  Riches  of  Christ.  —  Eph.  3  :  8. 

1  To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 

Awake  the  sacred  song  : 
0,  may  his  love — immortal  flame  — 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue. 

2  His  love  what  mortal  thought  can  reach  ? 

What  mortal  tongue  display  ? 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3  Dear  Lord,  while  we,  adoring,  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  thee, 
May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, 
'  The  Saviour  died  for  me.' 

4  0,  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme 

Fill  every  heart  and  tongue, 
Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 

343.  8s  &  5.      ,  Kelli. 

Sing  of  Jesus. 

1  Sing  of  Jesus,  sing  forever 

Of  the  love  that  changes  never ; 
Who  or  what  from  him  can  sever 
Those  he  makes  his  own  ? 

2  With  his  blood  the  Lord  hath  bought  them  ; 
When  they  knew  him  not,  he  sought  them, 
And  from  all  their  wanderings  brought  them 

His  the  praise  alone. 

3  Through  the  desert  Jesus  leads  them ; 
With  the  bread  of  heaven  he  feeds  them, 
And  through  all  the  way  he  speeds  them 

To  their  home  above. 

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HOLY  SPIRIT. 

344.  C.  M.  Boxah. 

It  is  the  Spirit  that  qvickeneth.  —  John  6  :  63. 

1  Come,  mighty  Spirit,  penetrate 

This  heart  and  soul  of  mine ; 
And  my  whole  being,  with  thy  grace, 
Pervade,  0  Life  divine  ! 

2  As  this  clear  air  surrounds  the  earth, 

Thy  grace  around  me  roll ; 
As  the  fresh  light  pervades  the  air, 
So  pierce  and  fill  my  soul. 

3  As,  from  these  clouds,  drops  down  in  love 

The  precious  summer  rain, 
So,  from  thyself,  pour  down  the  flood 
That  freshens  all  again. 

4  Thus  life  within  our  lifeless  hearts 

Shall  make  its  glad  abode ; 
And  we  shall  shine  in  beauteous  light, 
Filled  with  the  light  of  God. 

345.  L.  M.  Topladt. 

Nat  by  Might,  but  by  my  Spirit.  —  Zech.  4  :  fi 

1  At  anchor  laid,  remote  from  home, 
Toiling,  I  cry,  sweet  Spirit,  come ! 
Celestial  breeze,  no  longer  stay, 

But  swell  my  sails,  and  speed  my  way. 

2  Fain  would  I  mount,  fain  would  I  glow, 
And  loose  my  cable  from  below ; 

But  I  can  only  spread  my  sail ; 

Thou,  thou  must  breathe  th'  auspicious  gale. 

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346.  C.  M.  Lyte. 

The  Coming  of  the  Holy  Spirit.  —  John  16  :  7. 

1  Our  blest  Redeemer,  ere  he  breathed 

His  tender,  last  farewell, 
A  Guide,  a  Comforter,  bequeathed 
With  us  on  earth  to  dwell. 

2  He  came  in  tongues  of  living  flame, 

To  teach,  convince,  subdue  ; 
All  powerful  as  the  wind  he  came, 
And  all  as  viewless  too. 

«S  He  came  sweet  influence  to  impart, 
A  gracious,  willing  guest, 
While  he  can  find  one  humble  heart 
Wherein  to  fix  his  rest. 

4  And  his  that  gentle  voice  we  hear, 

Soft  as  the  breath  of  even, 
That  checks  each  fault,  that  calms  each  fear, 
And  whispers  us  of  heaven. 

5  And  every  virtue  we  possess, 

And  every  victory  won, 
And  every  thought  of  holiness, 
Are  his,  and  his  alone. 

6  Spirit  of  purity  and  grace, 

Our  weakness,  pitying,  see  ; 
0,  make  our  hearts  thy  dwelling-place, 
Purer  and  worthier  thee. 

347.  s.  M. 

the  Comforter.  — John  14  :  2C. 

1  Blest  Comforter  divine, 

Let  rays  of  heavenly  light 
Amid  our  gloom  and  darkness  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  aright. 


HOLY   SPIRIT. 

2  Draw,  with  thy  still  small  voice, 

From  every  sinful  way  ; 
And  bid  the  mourning  saint  rejoice, 
Though  earthly  joys  decay. 

3  By  thine  inspiring  breath, 

Make  every  cloud  of  care, 
And  e'en  the  gloomy  vale  of  death, 
A  smile  of  glory  wear. 

4  0,  fill  thou  every  heart 

With  love  to  all  our  race  ; 
Great  Comforter,  to  us  impart 
These  blessings  of  thy  grace. 

348.  7s.  Rked. 

The  Spirit  helpeth  our  Infirmities.  —  Horn.  8  :  26. 

1  Holy  Spirit,  Light  divine, 
Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine  ; 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away ; 
Turn  the  darkness  into  day. 


Q 


Holy  Spirit,  Power  divine, 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine ; 
Long  has  sin,  without  control, 
Held  dominion  o'er  my  soul. 

Holy  Spirit,  Joy  divine, 

Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine 

Bid  my  many  woes  depart ; 

Heal  my  wounded,  bleeding  heart. 

Holy  Spirit,  All  divine, 
Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine  ; 
Cast  down  every  idol  throne ; 
Reign  supreme,  and  reign  alone. 

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HOLY    SPIRIT. 

349.  S.  M.  Habi, 

Sanctified  by  the  Holy  Ghost.  —  Rom.  Id  .  16. 

1  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come  ; 

Let  thy  bright  beams  arise  ; 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds. 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

2  Convince  us  all  of  sin  ; 

Lead  us  to  thine  abode, 
And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 
The  mercies  of  our  God. 

3  Revive  our  drooping  faith, 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove, 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

4  'Tis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 

To  sanctify  the  soul, 
To  pour  fresh  life  in  every  part, 
And  new  create  the  whole. 

5  Dwell,  Spirit,  in  our  hearts  ; 

Our  minds  from  bondage  free  ; 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  praise,  and  love, 
And  rise  at  length  to  thee. 

350.  C.  M.  Humphreys. 

Light,  Life,  and  Love. 

1  Enthroned  on  high,  Almighty  Lord, 

Thy  Spirit  now  send  down  ;• 
Fulfil  in  us  thy  faithful  word, 
And  all  thy  mercies  crown. 

2  Though  on  our  heads  no  tongues  of  fire 

Their  wondrous  powers  impart, 
Grant,  Father,  what  we  more  desire  — 
Thy  Spirit  in  our  heart. 


HOLY   SPIRIT. 

3  Spirit  of  life,  and  light,  and  love, 

Thy  heavenly  influence  give  ; 
Quicken  our  souls,  our  guilt  remove, 
That  we  in  Christ  may  live. 

4  To  our  benighted  minds  reveal 

The  glories  of  his  grace, 
And  bring  us  where  no  clouds  conceal 
The  brightness  of  his  face. 

5  His  love  within  us  shed  abroad,  — 

Life's  ever-springing  well, — 
Till  God  in  us,  and  we  in  God, 
In  love  eternal  dwell. 

351.  L.  M.  Brown* 

lie  will  guide  you  into  all  Truth.  —  John  1G  :  13. 

1  Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  light  and  comfort  from  above ; 
Be  thou  our  guardian,  thou  our  guide  ; 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  To  us  the  light  of  truth  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  thy  way ; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 
That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 

3  Lead  us  to  holiness  —  the  road 

Which  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God ; 
Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  way, 
Nor  let  us  from  his  pastures  stray. 

4  Lead  us  to  God  —  our  final  rest, 
To  be  with  him  forever  blest ; 

Lead  us  to  heaven,  its  bliss  to  share- 
Fulness  of  joy  forever  there. 


HOLY   SPIRIT. 

352.  C.  M.  Wat**. 

Sealed  with  that  Holy  Spirit  of  Promise.  —  Eph  1 : 1? 

1  Why  should  the  children  of  a  King 

Go  mourning  all  their  days  ? 
Great  Comforter,  descend  and  bring 
Some  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

2  Dost  thou  not  dwell  in  all  the  saints, 

And  seal  them  heirs  of  heaven? 
When  wilt  thou  banish  my  complaints, 
And  show  my  sins  forgiven  ? 

3  Assure  my  conscience  of  her  part 

In  my  Redeemer's  blood, 
And  bear  thy  witness,  with  my  heart, 
That  I  am  born  of  God. 

4  Thou  art  the  earnest  of  his  love, 

The  pledge  of  joys  to  come  ; 
And  thy  soft  wings,  celestial  Dove, 
"Will  safely  bear  me  home. 

853.  S.    M.  MONTGOMERT 

Descent  of  the  Holy  Spirit.  — Acts  2. 

1  From  God,  thou  Holy  Ghost, 

In  this  accepted  hour, 
As  on  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
Descend  in  all  thy  power. 

2  We  meet  with  one  accord 

In  our  appointed  place, 
And  wait  the  promise  of  our  Lord, 
The  Spirit  of  all  grace. 

3  Like  mighty  rushing  wind 

Upon  the  waves  beneath, 
Move  with  one  impulse  every  mind, 
One  soul,  one  feeling  breathe. 

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4  The  young,  the  old  inspire 

With  wisdom  from  above  ; 
And  give  us  hearts  and  tongues  of  fire, 
To  pray,  and  praise,  and  love. 

5  Spirit  of  light,  explore 

And  chase  our  gloom  away, 
With  lustre  shining  more  and  more 
Unto  the  perfect  day. 


G  Spirit  of  truth,  be  thou 


In  life  and  death,  our  Guide  ; 

0  Spirit  of  adoption,  now 
May  we  be  sanctified. 

354.  L.  M.  Steele. 

He  dwelleth  with  you.  —  John  14:17. 

1  Sure,  the  blest  Comforter  is  nigh  ; 

'Tis  he  sustains  my  fainting  heart ; 
Else  would  my  hope  forever  die, 
And  every  cheering  ray  depart. 

2  Whene'er  to  call  the  Saviour  mine, 

With  ardent  wish  my  heart  aspires, 
Can  it  be  less  than  power  divine 
That  animates  these  strong  desires  ? 

3  And  when  my  cheerful  hope  can  say, 

1  love  my  God  and  taste  his  grace, 
Lord,  is  it  not  thy  blissful  ray 

Which  brings  this  dawn  of  sacred  peace ! 

4  Let  thy  kind  Spirit  in  my  heart 

Forever  dwell,  0  God  of  love, 
And  light  and  heavenly  peace  impart  — 
Sweet  earnest  of  the  joys  above. 

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355.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Praying  in  the  Holy  Ghost.  —  Jude  20. 

1  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers, 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Look,  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys ! 
Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise ; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Dear  Lord,  and  shall 'we  ever  live 

At  this  poor  dying  rate  ? 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great  ? 

5  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers ; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

356.  C.  M.  Montgomery. 

Sjririt  of  Power  and  flight. 

1  Spirit  of  power  and  might,  behold 

A  world  by  sin  destroyed  ; 
Creator  Spirit,  as  Of  old, 
Move  on  the  formless  void. 

2  Give  thou  the  word :  that  healing  sound 

Shall  quell  the  deadly  strife, 
And  earth  again,  like  Eden  crowned, 
Produce  the  tree  of  life. 

820 


HOLY   SPIRIT. 

3  If  sang  the  morning  stars  for  joy, 

When  nature  rose  to  view, 
What  strains  will  angel  harps  employ 
When  thou  shalt  all  renew  ! 

4  And  if  the  sons  of  God  rejoice 

To  hear  a  Saviour's  name, 
LTow  will  the  ransomed  raise  their  voice, 
To  whom  that  Saviour  came  ! 

5  Lo,  every  kindred,  tongue,  and  tribe, 

Assembling  round  the  throne, 
The  new  creation  shall  ascribe 
To  sovereign  love  alone. 

oo7 ,  L.  M.  Beddome. 

He  shall  teach  you  all  Thihgs.  —  John  11  :  26. 

1  Come,  blessed  Spirit,  Source  of  light, 

Whose  power  and  grace  are  unconfmcd, 
Dispel  the  gloomy  shades  of  night, 
The  thicker  darkness  of  the  mind. 

2  To  mine  illumined  eyes  display 

The  glorious  truth  thy  word  reveals ; 
Cause  me  to  run  the  heavenly  way ; 
The  book  unfold,  unloose  the  seals. 

3  Thine  inward  teachings  make  me  know 

The  mysteries  of  redeeming  love, 
The  emptiness  of  things  below, 
The  excellence  of  things  above. 

4  While  through  this  dubious  maze  I  stray, 

Spread,  like  the  sun,  thy  beams  abroad, 
To  show  the  dangers  of  the  way, 
And  guide  my  feeble  steps  to  God, 

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HOLY    SPIRIT. 

358.  L.  M.  Moore. 

By  my  Spirit,  saith  the  Lord.  —  Zech.  i  :  6. 

1  Like  morning,  when  her  early  breeze 
Breaks  up  the  surface  of  the  seas, 
That,  in  their  furrows,  dark  with  night, 
Her  hand  maj  sow  the  seeds  of  light,  — 

2  Thy  grace  can  send  its  breathings  o'er 
The  spirit  dark  and  lost  before, 

And,  freshening  all  its  depths,  prepare 
For  truth  divine  to  enter  there. 

3  Till  David  touched  his  sacred  lyre, 
In  silence  lay  the  unbreathing  wire  ; 
But  when  he  swept  its  chords  along, 
Then  angels  stooped  to  hear  the  song. 

4  So  sleeps  the  soul,  till  thou,  0  Lord, 
Shalt  deign  to  touch  its  lifeless  chord ; 
Till,  waked  by  thee,  its  breath  shall  rise 
In  music  worthy  of  the  skies. 

359.  L.  M.  Waits 

Power  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

1  Eternal  Spirit,  we  confess 

And  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  grace ; 
Thy  power  conveys  our  blessings  down 
From  God  the  Father  and  the  Son. 

2  Enlightened  by  thy  heavenly  ray, 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day  ; 
Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  know 
Our  danger,  and  our  refuge  too. 

3  The  troubled  conscience  knows  thy  voice , 
Thy  cheering  words  awake  our  joys; 
Thy  words  allay  the  stormy  wind, 

Ard  calm  the  surges  of  the  mind. 

2S2  . 


HOLY   SPIRIT. 

360.  GS.  BONAH. 

Pentecostal  Hymn. 

1  Come,  heavenly  Spirit,  come, 

Into  dark  hearts  steal  in ; 

True  Light,  give  light  to  souls 

Sunk  in  the  night  of  sin. 

2  Unveil  thy  glorious  self 

To  us,  0  Holy  One, 
That  thou  into  our  hearts 
May  shine,  thyself  alone. 

3  Renew  us,  Holy  One  ; 

0,  purge  us  in  thy  fire  ; 
Refine  us,  heavenly  flame  ; 
Consume  each  low  desire. 

4  Spirit  of  Holiness, 

It  is  thy  breath  divine 
That  makes  these  hearts  of  ours 
To  rise,  and  burn,  and  shine. 

361.  7s.  Stock  eh. 

He  will  guide  you  into  all  Truth,  —  John  16  :  13. 

1  Gracious  Spirit,  Love  divine, 
Let  thy  light  within  me  shine  ; 
All  my  guilty  fears  remove ; 
Fill  me  with  thy  heavenly  love. 

2  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart ; 
Seal  salvation  on  my  heart ; 
Dwell  thyself  within  my  breast, 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

3  Let  me  never  from  thee  stray ; 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way ; 
Fill  my  soul  with  joy  divine  ; 
Keep  me,  Lord,  forever  thine. 

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362.  c.  M. 

Whitsunday. 

1  Come,  thou  blest  Harbinger  of  peace, 

Thou  Spirit  of  all  grace, 
Come,  make  our  hearts  thy  temple  pure, 
Thy  home,  thy  dwelling-place. 

2  Pure  Light,  o'er  all  our  pathway  shine ; 

Lead  up  the  heavenward  road  ; 
Teach  us  to  pray  —  to  find  our  strength, 
Our  joy,  our  peace  in  God. 

3  0  Highest  Good,  breathe  o'er  our  souls 

Thy  power,  and  help  us  break 
The  heavy  yoke  of  sin,  and  all 
Its  tempting  paths  forsake. 

4  0  Golden  Rain  from  heaven,  come  down 

On  every  barren  field, 
That  all  the  precious  seed  of  truth 
A  hundred-fold  may  yield. 

5  Rich  harvests  let  us  bring,  till  thou, 

In  whom  all  comfort  lies, 
Shalt  lift  us  up,  and  bid  us  bloom 
In  fields  beyond  the  skies. 

363.  C.  M.  Reeix 

Holy  Spirit. 

1  Spirit  Divine,  attend  our  prayer, 

And  make  our  hearts  thy  home ; 
Descend,  with  all  thy  gracious  power  ; 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come. 

2  Come  as  the  light:  to  us  reveal 

Our  sinfulness  and  woe  ; 
And  lead  us  in  those  paths  of  life 
Where  all  the  righteous  go. 

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3  Come  as  the  fire,  and  purge  our  hearts 

Like  sacrificial  flame ; 
Let  our  whole  soul  an  offering  be 
To  our  Redeemer's  name. 

4  Come  as  the  dew,  and  sweetly  bless 

This  consecrated  hour ; 
May  barrenness  rejoice  to  own 
Thy  fertilizing  power. 

5  Come  as  the  wind,  with  rushing  sound, 

With  Pentecostal  grace, 
And  make  the  great  salvation  known 
Wide  as  the  human  race. 

6  Spirit  Divine,  attend  our  prayer, 

And  make  our  hearts  thy  home  ; 
Descend  with  all  thy  gracious  power ; 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come. 

364.  l.  M. 

It  is  the  Spirit  that  quickeneth. —  John  G  :  63. 

1  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  calm  my  mind, 

And  fit  me  to  approach  my  God  ; 
Remove  each  vain,  each  worldly  thought, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  blest  abode. 

2  Hast  thou  imparted  to  my  soul 

A  living  spark  of  holy  fire  ?. 
0,  kindle  now  the  sacred  flame, 

And  make  me  burn  with  pure  desire. 

3  A  brighter  faith  and  hope  impart, 

And  let  me  now  my  Saviour  see ; 
0,  soothe  and  cheer  my  burdened  heart, 
And  bid  my  spirit  rest  in  thee. 

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86  >.  C.  M.  Kkble. 

Day  of  Pentecost.  —  Acts  2. 

1  Lo,  when  the  Spirit  of  our  God 

Came  down  his  flock  to  find, 
A  voice  from  heaven  was  heard  abroad  — 

A  rushing,  mighty  wind. 

2  It  fills  the  church  of  God ;  it  fills 

The  sinful  world  around  ; 
Only  in  stubborn  hearts  and  wills 
No  place  for  it  is  found. 

3  To  other  strains  our  souls  are  set ; 

A  giddy  whirl  of  sin 
Fills  ear  and  heart,  and  will  not  let 
Heaven's  harmonies  come  in. 

4  f  ome,  Lord ;  come,  Wisdom,  Love,  and  Power 

Open  our  ears  to  hear ; 
Let  us  not  miss  th'  accepted  hour ; 
Save,  Lord,  by  love  or  fear. 

866.  8s  &  7s.  Gilu 

\Writsunday. 

1  Day  divine,  when  in  the  temple 

To  the  Lord's  first  lovers  came 
Glory  new  and  treasure  ample, 
Mighty  gifts  and  tongues  of  flame  ! 

2  Day  to  happy  souls  commended, 

When  the  Holy  Ghost  was  given. 
When  the  Comforter  descended, 

And  brought  down  the  joy  of  heaven  ! 

3  Lord,  to-day  thy  people  learncth 

No  past  wonder,  no  strange  tale  ; 
Lord,  to-day  thy  people  yearneth 
Here  the  Holy  Ghost  to  hail. 


THE   GOSPEL.  —  WARNINGS    AND    INITIATIONS. 


THE   GOSPEL 


WARNINGS    AND    INVITATIONS. 

367.  C.  M.  Waits 

Ho,  every  one  that  thirsteth.  —  Is.  55  :  1. 

1  Let  every  mortal  ear  attend, 

And  every  heart  rejoice  ; 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho,  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls, 

That  feed  upon  the  wind, 
And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  toys 
To  fill  an  empty  mind,  — 

3  Eternal  wisdom  has  prepared 

A  soul-reviving  feast, 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

4  IIo,  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 

And  pine  away  and  die, 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  Rivers  of  love  and  mercy  here 

In  a  rich  ocean  join  ; 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 

6  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 

Stand  open  night  and  day: 
Lord,  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 

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068.  7s.  HAW  LIS. 

/  will  draw  all  Men  unto  Me.  —  John  12  :  32. 

1  From  the  cross  uplifted  high, 
Where  the  Saviour  deigns  to  die, 
What  melodious  sounds  we  hear 
Bursting  on  the  ravished  ear ! 
Love's  redeeming  work  is  done  : 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come. 

2  Spread  for  thee,  the  festal  board 
See  with  richest  bounty  stored ; 
To  thy  Father's  bosom  pressed, 
Thou  shalt  be  a  child  confessed, 
Never  from  his  house  to  roam : 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come.. 

3  Soon  the  days  of  life  shall  end ; 
Lo,  I  come,  your  Saviour,  Friend, 
Safe  your  spirit  to  convey 

To  the  realms  of  endless  day, 

Up  to  my  eternal  home : 

Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come. 

369.  7s.  Baiibauld. 

Come  unto  Me.  —  Matt.  11 :  28. 

1  Come,  said  Jesus'  sacred  voice  ; 
Come,  and  make  my  paths  your  choice  ; 
I  will  guide  you  to  your  home : 
Weary  pilgrim,  hither  come. 

2  Thou  who,  homeless  and  forlorn, 

Long  hast  borne  the  proud  world's  scorn, 
Long  hast  roamed  the  barren  waste, 
Weary  pilgrim,  hither  haste. 

3  Ye  who,  tossed  on  beds  of  pain, 
Seek  for  ease,  but  seek  in  vain, — 
Ye  whose  swollen  and  sleepless  eyes 
Watch  to  see  the  morning  rise, — 


WARNINGS    AND    INVITATIONS. 

4  Ye,  by  fiercer  anguish  torn, 

In  remorse  for  guilt  who  mourn, 
Here  repose  your  heavy  care  : 
A  wounded  spirit  who  can  bear? 

5  Sinner,  come  ;  for  here  is  found 
Balm  that  flows  for  every  wound. 
Peace  that  ever  shall  endure. 
Rest  eternal,  sacred,  sure. 

370.  C.  M.  Steele. 

Come,  buy  without  Money.  —  Is.  ->3  :  1. 

1  Ye  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor, 

Behold  a  royal  feast, 
Where  Mercy  spreads  her  bounteous  store 
For  every  humble  guest. 

2  See,  Jesus  stands  with  open  arms ; 

He  calls  —  he  bids  you  come  ; 
Guilt  holds  you  back,  and  fear  alarms : 
But  see,  there  yet  is  room. 

3  0,  come,  and  with  his  children  taste 

The  blessings  of  his  love  ; 
While  hope  attends  the  sweet  repast 
Of  nobler  joys  above. 

4  There,  with  united  heart  and  voice, 

Before  th'  eternal  throne, 
Ten  thousand  thousand  souls  rejoice 
In  ecstasies  unknown. 

5  And  yet  ten  thousand  thousand  more 

Are  welcome  still  to  come : 
Ye  longing  souls,  the  grace  adore ; 
Approach,  there  yet  is  room. 


THE    GOSPEL. 

371.  8s,  7s  &  4.  Hart. 

Ho,  every  one  that  thirsteth.  —  Is.  55  :  1. 

1  Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy, 

Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore ; 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 
Full  of  pity,  love,  and  power. 

He  is  able ; 
He  is  willing :  doubt  no  more. 

2  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger, 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream ; 
All  the  fitness  he  requireth 
Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him : 

This  he  gives  you  — 
'Tis  the  Spirit's  rising  beam. 

8  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy-laden, 

Bruised  and  mangled  by  the  fall ; 
If  you  tarry  till  you're  better, 
You  will  never  come  at  all. 

Not  the  righteous  — 
Sinners  Jesus  came  to  call. 

4  Saints  and  angels,  joined  in  concert, 

Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb, 

While  the  blissful  seats  of  heaven 

Sweetly  echo  with  his  name  : 

Hallelujah ! 
Sinners  here  may  do  the  same. 

372.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Come,  ye  Ilcavy-laden.  —  Matt.  11  :  28. 

1  Come  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls ; 
Ye  heavy-laden  sinners,  come  ; 
I'll  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils, 
And  raise  you  to  my  heavenly  home. 


WARNINGS   AND   INVITATIONS. 

2  They  shall  find  rest  who  learn  of  me  ; 
I'm  of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind ; 
But  passion  rages  like  the  sea, 
And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 

8  Blest  is  the  man  whose  shoulders  take 
My  yoke,  and  bear  it  with  delight : 
My  yoke  is  easy  to  his  neck ; 

My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light. 

4  Jesus,  we  come  at  thy  command, 

With  faith,  and  hope,  and  humble  zeal ; 
Resign  our  spirits  to  thy  hand, 

To  mould  and  guide  us  at  thy  will. 

O/o.  S.  M.  Onderdonk. 

The  Spirit  and  the  Bride  say,  Come.  — Rev.  22  :  17. 

1  The  Spirit  in  our  hearts 

Is  whispering,  '  Sinner,  come ; ' 
The  Bride,  the  church  of  Christ,  procl  lima 
To  all  his  children,  '  Come.' 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  say 

To  all  about  him,  '  Come;' 
Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness 
To  Christ,  the  fountain,  come. 

3  Yes,  whosoever  will, 

0,  let  him  freely  come, 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life : 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4  Lo,  Jesus,  who  invites, 

Declares,  '  I  quickly  come : ' 
Lord,  even  so  ;  I  wait  thine  hour: 
Jesus,  my  Saviour,  come. 

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THE   GOSPEL. 

374.  C.  M.  Steel*. 

The  Saviour's  Invitation. 

1  The  Saviour  calls ;  let  every  ear 

Attend  the  heavenly  sound  ; 
Ye  doubting  souls,  dismiss  your  fear ; 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

2  For  every  thirsty,  longing  heart 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow, 
And  life,  and  health,  and  bliss  impart, 
To  banish  mortal  woe. 

3  Ye  sinners,  come  —  'tis  mercy's  voice: 

That  gracious  voice  obey  ; 
'Tis  Jesus  calls  to  heavenly  joys  : 
And  can  you  yet  delay  1 

4  Dear  Saviour,  draw  reluctant  hearts ; 

To  thee  let  sinners  fly, 
And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts, 
And  drink,  and  never  die. 

375.  L.  M.  C  Wesley. 

The  Gospel Feaat.  —Luke  14. 

1  Come,  sinners,  to  the  gospel  feast ; 
Let  every  soul  be  Jesus'  guest ; 
Ye  need  not  one  be  left  behind, 
For  God  hath  bidden  all  mankind. 

2  Sent  by  my  Lord,  on  you  I  call ; 
The  invitation  is  to  all : 

Come,  all  the  world  ;  come,  sinner,  thou  ; 
All  things  in  Christ  are  ready  now. 

3  Come,  all  ye  souls  by  sin  oppressed, 
Ye  restless  wanderers  after  rest; 

Ye  poor,  and  maimed,  and  halt,  and  blind, 
In  Christ  a  hearty  welcome  find. 

2'\'i 


WARNINGS   AND   INVITATIONS. 

4  My  message  as  from  God  receive  — 
Ye  all  may  come  to  Christ,  and  live ; 
0,  let  his  love  your  hearts  constrain, 
Nor  suffer  him  to  die  in  vain. 

5  See  him  set  forth  before  your  eyes, 
That  precious,  bleeding  Sacrifice  ; 
His  offered  benefits  embrace, 
And  freely  now  be  saved  by  grace. 

376.  L.  M.  D WIGHT. 

Xo  Hope  in  the  Grave. 

1  While  life  prolongs  its  precious  light, 

Mercy  is  found,  and  peace  is  given ; 
But  soon,  ah,  soon,  approaching  night 
Shall  blot  out  every  hope  of  heaven. 

2  While  God  invites,  how  blest  the  day ! 

How  sweet  the  gospel's  charming  sounc  ! 
Come,  sinners,  haste,  0,  haste  away, 
While  yet  a  pardoning  God  is  found. 

3  Soon,  borne  on  time's  most  rapid  wing, 

Shall  death  command  you  to  the  grave, 
Before  his  bar  your  spirits  bring, 
And  none  be  found  to  hear  or  save. 

4  In  that  lone  land  of  deep  despair, 

No  Sabbath's  heavenly  light  shall  rise, 
No  God  regard  your  bitter  prayer, 
Nor  Saviour  call  you  to  the  skies. 

6  Now  God  invites  —  how  blest  the  day! 

How  sweet  the  gospel's  charming  sound ! 
Come,  sinners,  haste,  0,  haste  away, 
While  yet  a  pardoning  God  is  found. 

2.33 


THE   GOSPEL. 

377.  C.    M.  COLIYEL. 

I  will  arise  and  go  to  my  Father.  —  Luke  15  :  18. 

1  Return,  0  wander-erenow  return, 

And  seek  thy  Father's  face  ; 
Those  new  desires  which  in  thee  burn 
Were  kindled  by  his  grace. 

2  Return,  0  wanderer,  now  return  ; 

He  hears  thy  humble  sigh  ; 
He  sees  thy  softened  spirit  mourn, 
When  no  one  else  is  nigh. 

3  Return,  0  wanderer,  now  return  ; 

Thy  Saviour  bids  thee  live  : 
Go  to  his  feet,  and  grateful  learn 
How  freely  he'll  forgive. 

4  Return,  0  wanderer,  now  return, 

And  wipe  the  falling  tear ; 
Thy  Father  calls  —  no  longer  mourn  : 
'Tis  love  invites  thee  near. 

378.  c.  M. 

2"  mil  give  you  Best. —  Matt.  11 :  2S. 

1  Come  unto  me,  all  ye  who  mourn, 

With  guilt  and  fear  oppressed  ; 
Resign  to  me  the  willing  heart, 
And  I  will  give  you  rest. 

2  Take  up  my  yoke,  and  learn  of  me 

A  meek  and  lowly  mind ; 
And  thus  your  weary,  troubled  souls 
Repose  and  peace  shall  find. 

3  For  light  and  gentle  is  my  yoke  : 

The  burden  I  impose 
Shall  ease  the  heart  which  groaned  before 
Beneath  a  load  of  woes. 

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WARNINGS    AND    INVITATIONS. 

379.  6s  &  4s. 

To-day,  if  ye  will  hear  His  Voice.  —  Heb.  T5 :  15. 

1  To-day  the  Saviour  calls  ; 

Ye  wanderers,  come  ; 
0  ye  benighted  souls, 
Why  longer  roam  ? 

2  To-day  the  Saviour  calls  ; 

0,  hear  him  now  ; 
Within  these  sacred  walls 
To  Jesus  bow. 

3  To-day  the  Saviour  calls  ; 

For  refuge  fly ; 
The  storm  of  justice  falls, 
And  death  is  nigh. 

4  The  Spirit  calls  to-day; 

Yield  to  his  power ; 
0,  grieve  him  not  away: 
'Tis  mercy's  hour. 

380.  s.  M. 

The  oj/en  Door.  —Rev.  3  :  8. 

1  0,  cease,  my  wandering  soul, 

On  restless  wing  to  roam  ; 
All  this  wide  world,  to  either  pole, 
Hath  not  for  thee  a  home. 

2  Behold  the  home  of  God  ; 

Behold  the  open  door  ; 
0,  haste  to  gain  that  dear  abode, 
And  rove,  my  soul,  no  more. 

3  There  safe  thou  shalt  abide  ; 

There  sweet  shall  be  thy  rest; 
And,  every  longing  satisfied, 
With  full  salvation  blest. 

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THE   GOSPEL. 

381.  S.  M.  Montgomery. 

Ye  aremot  as  yet  come  to  the  Rest.  —  Deut.  12  :  9. 

1  0,  where  shall  rest  be  found  — 

Rest  for  the  weary  soul  ? 
'Twere  vain  the  ocean  depths  to  sound, 
Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 

2  The  world  can  never  give 

The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh  ; 
'Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 

3  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 

There  is  a  life  above, 
Unmeasured  by  the  flight  of  years, 
And  all  that  life  is  love. 

4  There  is  a  death  whose  pang 

Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath  : 
0,  what  eternal  horrors  hang- 
Around  the  second  death ! 

5  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace, 

Teach  us  that  death  to  shun, 
Lest  we  be  banished  from  thy  face, 
And  evermore  undone. 

382.  fi.M. 

'1/te  barren  Fig-tree.  —  Luke  13. 

1  See,  in  the  vineyard  of  the  Lord 

A  barren  fig-tree  stands ; 
It  yields  no  fruit,  no  blossoms  bears, 
Though  planted  by  his  hands. 

2  From  year  to  year  he  seeks  for  fruit, 

And  still  no  fruit  is  found  ; 
]t  stands,  amid  the  living  trees, 

A  cumberer  of  the  ground. 

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WARNINGS    AND   INVITATIONS. 

Bttt  see,  an  Intercessor  pleads 

The  barren  tree  to  spare ; 
Let  Justice  still  withhold  his  hand, 

And  grant  another  year. 

Perhaps  some  means  of  grace  untried 
May  reach  the  stony  heart ; 

The  softening  dews  of  heavenlv  srrace 
May  life  anew  impart. 


5  But  if  these  means  should  prove  in  vain, 
And  still  no  fruit  is  found, 
Then  Mercy  shall  no  longer  plead, 
But  Justice  cut  it  down. 

383.  L.  M.  Hyde. 

Mi/  Spirit  ahull  not  always  strive.  —  Gen.  G  :  3. 

1  Say,  sinner,  hath  a  voice-within 

Oft  whispered  to  thy  secret  soul, 
Urged  thee  to  leave  the  ways  of  sin, 
And  yield  thy  heart  to  God's  control  ? 

2  Sinner,  it  was  a  heavenly  voice; 

It  was  the  Spirit's  gracious  call ; 
It  hade  thee  make  the  hotter  choice, 
And  haste  to  seek  in  Christ  thine  all. 

8  Spurn  not  the  call  to  life  and  light ; 

Regard  in  time  the  warning  kind ; 
That  call  thou  mayst  not  always  slight, 
And  yet  the  gate  of  mercy  find. 

4  God's  Spirit  will  not  always  strive 

With  hardened,  self-destroying  man ; 
Ye  who  persist  his  love  to  grieve 
May  never  hear  his  voice  again. 

lvi  217 


THE   GOSPEL. 

388.  12a  &  8s.  S.  F.  Smith. 

The  Harvest  is  past.  —  Jer.  8  :  20. 

1  When  the  harvest  is  past,  and  the  summer  is 

gone, 
And  sermons  and  prayers  shall  be  o'er, — 
When  the  beams  cease  to  break  of  the  blest  Sab- 
bath morn, 
And  Jesus  invites  thee  no  more, — 

2  When  the  rich  gales  of  mercy  no  longer  shall 

blow, 
The  gospel  no  message  declare,  — 
Sinner,  how  canst  thou  bear  the  deep  wailing 
of  woe, 
How  suffer  the  night  of  despair  ? 

3  When  the  holy  have  gone  to  the   regions  of 

peace, 
To  dwell  in  the  mansions  above,  — 
When  their  harmony  wakes,  in  the  fulness  of 

bliss, 
Their  song  to  the  Saviour  of  love, — 

£  Say,  0  sinner,  that  livest  at  rest  and  secure, 
Who  fearest  no  trouble  to  conic, 
Can  thy  spirit  the  swellings  of  sorrow  endure, 
Or  bear  the  impenitcnt's  doom  ? 

389.  II.  M.  Boden. 

And  yet  there  is  Room.  —  Luke  14  :  22. 

1  Ye  dying  sons  of  men, 

Immerged  in  sin  and  woe, 
The  gospel's  voice  attend, 
While  Jesus  sends  to  you  : 

Ye  perishing  and  guilty,  come ; 

In  Jesub'  arms  there  yet  is  room. 

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WARNINGS    AND   INVITATIONS. 

2  Xo  longer  now  delay, 

Nor  vain  excuses  frame ; 
He  bids  you  come  to-day, 

Though  poor,  and  blind,  and  lame 
All  tilings  are  ready  ;  sinner,  come  ; 
For  every  trembling  soul  there's  room. 

3  Drawn  by  his  bleeding  love, 

Ye  wandering  sheep,  draw  near; 
Christ  calls  you  from  above  ; 

The  Shepherd's  voice  now  hear : 
Let  whosoever  will,  now  come ; 
In  Jesus'  arms  there  still  is  room. 


390.  7,  J.F.Cl 


.RKE. 


T/ie  Prodig  U  Son.  —  Luke  15. 

1  Brother,  hast  thou  wandered  far 

From  thy  Father's  happy  home, 
With  thyself  and  God  at  war  ? 

Turn  thee,  brother,  homeward  come. 

2  Hast  thou  wasted  all  the  poi 

God  for  nob!  tve? 

Squandered  life's  most  golden  hours  ? 
Turn  thee,  brother,  God  can  save. 

3  Is  a  mighty  famine  now 

In  thy  heart  and  in  thy  soul  ? 
Discontent  upon  thy  brow  ': 

Turn  thee,  God  will  make  thee  whole. 

4  Fall  before  him  on  the  ground  ; 

Pour  thy  sorrow  in  his  ear; 
Seek  him  while  he  may  be  found ; 
Call  upon  him  ;  he  is  near. 


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THE   GOSPEL. 

391.  I,  M. 

Come  unto  Me. —Matt,  li  :  'A. 

1  With  tearful  eyes  I  look  around  : 

Life  seems  a  dark  and  stormy  sea  ; 
Yet  'mid  the  gloom  I  hear  a  sound, 
A  heavenly  whisper,  '  Come  to  me.' 

2  It  tells  me  of  a  place  of  rest; 

It  tells  me  where  my  soul  may  flee  ; 
0,  to  the  weary,  faint,  oppressed, 
How  sweet  the  bidding,  '  Come  to  m 

8  '  Come,  for  all  else  must  fail  and  die ; 
Earth  is  no  resting-place  for  thee  ; 
To  heaven  direct  thy  weeping  eye  ; 
I  am  thy  portion ;  come  to  me.' 

4  0  voice  of  mercy,  voice  of  love, 
In  conflict,  grief,  and  agony 
Support  me,  cheer  me  from  above, 
And  gently  whisper,  c  Come  to  me.' 


892.  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

All  Things  ready. *- Matt.  22  :  4. 

1  The  King  of  heaven  his  table  spreads, 

And  dainties  crown  the  board  ; 
Not  paradise,  with  all  its  joys, 
Could  such  delight  afford. 

2  Ye  hungry  poor,  that  long  have  strayed 

In  sin's  dark  mazes,  come  ; 
Come  from  your  most  obscure  retreats, 
And  grace  shall  find  you  room. 

8  All  things  are  ready ;  come  away, 
Nor  weak  excuses  frame ; 
Crowd  to  your  places  at  the  feast, 
And  bless  the  Master's  namo 


WARNINGS    AND    INVITATIONS. 

393.  L.  M.  Collier. 

Escape  for  thy  Life.  —  Gen.  19  :  17. 

1  Haste,  traveller,  haste  ;  the  night  comes  on, 
And  many  a  shining  hour  is  gone ; 

The  storm  is  gathering  in  the  west, 
And  thou  far  off  from  home  and  rest. 

2  The  rising  tempest  sweeps  the  sky; 
The  rains  descend,  the  winds  are  high ; 
The  waters  swell,  and  death  and  fear 
Beset  thy  path  —  no  refiige  near. 

3  Haste,  while  a  shelter  you  may  gain, 
A  covert  from  the  wind  and  rain, 

A  hiding-place,  a  rest,  a  home, 
A  refuge  from  the  wrath  to  come. 

4  Then  linger  not  in  all  the  plain  ; 
Flee  for  thy  life  —  the  mountain  gain  ; 
Look  not  behind  —  make  no  delay  : 

0,  speed  thee,  speed  thee  on  thy  way. 

394.  s.  M.     . 

Choose  the  <jood  Part.  —  Luke  10  :  42. 

1  Give  to  the  Lord  thine  heart ; 

In  him  all  pleasures  meet ; 
0,  come  and  choose  the  better  part, 
Low  at  the  Saviour's  feet. 

2  Hear,  and  your  soul  shall  live ; 

His  peace  shall  be  your  stay  — 
Peace  which  the  world  can  never  give, 
Can  never  take  away. 

3  Go  with  him  to  his  cross  ; 

Go  with  him  to  his  tomb : 
Your  richest  gain  account  but  loss, 
And  tarry  till  he  come. 

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391.  L.  M. 

Come  unto  Me.-— Matt.  11 :  '£$. 

3  With  tearful  eyes  I  look  around  : 

Life  seems  a  dark  and  stormy  sea  ; 
Yet  'mid  the  gloom  I  hear  a  sound, 
A  heavenly  whisper,  '  Come  to  me.' 

2  it  tells  mo  of  a  place  of  rest; 

It  tells  me  where  my  soul  may  flee  ; 
0,  to  the  weary,  faint,  oppressed, 

How  sweet  the  bidding,  '  Come  to  me  ' ! 

o  '  Come,  for  all  else  must  fail  and  die ; 
Earth  is  no  resting-place  for  thee ; 
To  heaven  direct  thy  weeping  eye  : 
I  am  thy  portion ;  come  to  me.' 

4  0  voice  of  mercy,  voice  of  love, 

In  conflict,  grief,  and  agony 
Support  me,  cheer  me  from  above, 
And  gently  whisper,  c  Come  to  me.' 

892.  C.   M.  DODDRIDGE, 

All  Things  ready.  —  Matt.  22  :  4. 

1  The  King  of  heaven  his  table  spreads, 

And  dainties  crown  the  board; 
Not  paradise,  with  all  its  joys, 
Could  such  delight  afford. 

2  Ye  hungry  poor,  that  long  have  strayed 

In  sin's  dark  mazes,  come  ; 
Come  from  your  most  obscure  retreats, 

And  grace  shall  find  you  room. 

3  All  things  arc  ready ;  come  away, 

Nor  weak  excuses  frame  ; 
Crowd  to  your  places  at  the  feast, 
.   And  bless  the  Master's  name 

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393.  L.    M.  COLLTEB. 

Escape  for  thy  Life.  —  Gen.  19  :  17. 

1  Haste,  traveller,  haste  ;  the  night  comes  on, 
And  many  a  shining  hour  is  gone ; 

The  storm  is  gathering  in  the  west, 
And  thou  far  off  from  home  and  rest. 

2  The  rising  tempest  sweeps  the  sky; 
The  rains  descend,  the  winds  are  high  ; 
The  waters  swell,  and  death  and  fear 
Beset  thy  path  —  no  refuge  near. 

3  Haste,  while  a  shelter  you  may  gain, 
A  covert  from  the  wind  and  rain, 

A  hiding-place,  a  rest,  a  home, 
A  refuge  from  the  wrath  to  come. 

4  Then  linger  not  in  all  the  plain  ; 
Flee  for  thy  life  —  the  mountain  gain  ; 
Look  not  behind  —  make  no  delay  : 

0,  speed  thee,  speed  thee  on  thy  way. 

394.  s.M.     . 

good  Part.— Luke  10  :  12. 

1  Give  to  the  Lord  thine  heart ; 

In  him  all  pleasures  meet ; 
0,  come  and  choose  the  better  part, 
Low  at  the  Saviour's  feet. 

2  Hear,  and  your  soul  shall  live  ; 

His  peace  shall  be  your  stay  — 
Peace  which  the  world  can  never  give, 
Can  never  take  away. 

3  Go  with  him  to  his  cross  ; 

Go  with  him  to  his  tomb : 
Your  richest  gain  account  but  loss, 
And  tarry  till  he  come. 

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THE   GOSPEL. 

395.  l.  m.  Watts. 

Probation  in  this  Life  only.  —  EccL  9:  10. 

1  Life  is  the  lime  to  servo  the  Lord, 
The  time  t'  insure  the  great  reward  ; 
And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn. 
The  vilest  sinner  may  return. 

2  Life  is  the  hour  that  God  has  given 

T' escape  from  hell  and  fly  to  heaven  — 
The  day  of  grace  ;  and  mortals  may 
Secure  the  blessings  of  the  day. 

3  Then  what  my  thoughts  design  to  do, 
My  hands,  with  all  your  might  pursue, 
Since  no  device  nor  work  is  found, 

Nor  faith,  nor  hope,  beneath  the  ground. 

4  There  are  no  acts  of  pardon  passed 
In  the  cold  grave,  to  which  we  haste  ; 
Lut  darkness,  death,  and  long  despair 
Reign  in  eternal  silence  there. 

39G.  7s.  T.  Scott. 

Now  is  the  Day  of  Salvation,  —  '1  Cur.  6  :  2; 

1  Haste,  0  sinner ;  now  be  wise ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun  : 
Wisdom,  if  you  still  despise, 
Harder  is  it  to  be  won. 

2  Baste,  and  mercy  now  implore; 

Slay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
Lost  thy  season  should  be  o'er 
Ere  the  morrow  is  begun. 

3  Baste,  0  sinner;  now  return  ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
Lest  thy  lamp  should  cea.se  to  burn 
Ere  salvation's  work  is  done. 


WARNINGS    AND    INVITATIONS. 

397.  C.    M.  L'ODDRIDGK. 
Forsake*  the  Living  Fountain.  —  Ji_r.  2  :  13. 

1  How  long  shall  dreams  of  earthly  bliss 

Our  flattering  hopes  employ, 
And  moek  our  fond,  deluded  eyes 
With  visionary  joy  '( 

2  Why  from  the  mountains  and  the  hills 

Is  our  salvation  sought, 
While  our  eternal  Rock's  forsook, 
And  Israel's  God  forgot? 

0  The  living  spring  neglected  flows 

Full  in  our  daily  view ; 
Yet  we,  with  anxious,  fruitless  toil, 
Our  broken  cisterns  hew. 

4  These  fatal  errors,  gracious  God, 
With  gentle  pity  see ; 
To  thee  our  roving  eyes  direct, 
And  fix  our  souls  on  thee. 

398.  8s,  7s  &  4.  Reku 

The  Call  of  Mercy. 

1  Hear,  0  sinner  ;  Mercy  hails  you  ; 

Now  with  sweetest  voice  she  calls ; 
Bids  you  haste  to  seek  the  Saviour, 
Ere  the  hand  of  justice  falls. 

Hear,  0  sinner : 
Tis  the  voice  of  Mercy  calls. 

•1   Waste,  0  sinner,  to  the  Saviour  ; 

Seek  his  Mercy  while  you  may  ; 
Soon  the  day  of  grace  is  over  ; 
Soon  your  life  will  pass  away  : 

Haste,  0  sinner ; 
You  must  perish  if  you  stay. 

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THE   GOSPEL. 

399.  C.    M.  BCNAE. 

Love  not  the  World.  —  1  John  2  :  15. 

1  0  streams  of  earthly  love  and  joy, 

On  whose  green  banks  we  dwell, 
Gleaming  in  beauty  to  the  eye, 
Ye  promise  fair  and  well. 

2  0  world,  with  all  thy  smiles  and  loves, 

With  all  thy  song  and  wine, 
What  mockery  of  human  hearts, 
What  treachery,  is  thine  ! 

3  Thou  woundest,  but  thou  canst  not  heal ; 

Thy  words  are  warbled  lies ; 
Thy  hand  contains  the  poisoned  cup, 
And  he  who  drinks  it  dies. 

4  0  world,  there's  fever  in  thy  touch, 

And  frenzy  in  thine  eye ; 
To  lose  and  shun  thee  is  to  live, 
To  win  thee  is  to  die. 

400.  CM.  Fawcett. 

The  Wicked  like  the  troubled  Sea.  —  Is.  57  :  20. 

1  Sinners,  the  voice  of  God  regard  ; 

His  mercy  speaks  to-day  ; 
He  calls  you  by  his  sovereign  word 
From  sin's  destructive  way. 

2  Like  the  rough  sea,  that  cannot  rest, 

You  live  devoid  of  peace  ; 
A  thousand  stings  within  your  breast 
Deprive  your  souls  of  ease. 

3  But  he  who  turns  to  God  shall  live, 

Through  his  abounding  grace; 
His  mercy  will  the  guilt  forgive 
Of  those  who  seek  his  face. 


WARNINGS   AND    INVITATIONS. 

401.  C.   M.  ClIEEVER. 

There  is  a  Way  that  seemeth  right.  — Prov.  16  :  25. 

1  There  is  a  way  that  seemeth  right, 

The  steps  go  on  with  ease ; 
And  conscience  slumbers  while  the  soul 
Forsakes  the  path  of  peace. 

2  There  is  a  way  that  leads  to  death  — 

God  hath  tiie  warning  given  ; 
Yet  multitudes  pursue  that  way, 
Still  dreaming  on  of  heaven. 

3  Then  let  me  tremble  at  the  word 

That  shows  this  danger  nigh, 
And  wake,  and  pray,  and  keep  the  path 
That  leads  to  joys  on  high. 

402.  l.  m. 

Waiting  fur  a  convenient  Season.  —  Acts  24  :  25. 

1  0,  do  not  let  the  word  depart, 

And  close  thine  eyes  against  the  light; 
Poor  sinner,  harden  not  thy  heart ; 

Thou  wouldst  be  saved  :  why  not  to-night  ? 

2  To-morrow's  sun  may  never  rise 

To  bless  thy  long-deluded  sight ; 
This  is  the  time ;  0,  then,  be  wise  ; 

Thou  wouldst  be  saved  :  why  not  to-night  ? 

3  Our  God  in  pity  lingers  still ; 

And  wilt  thou  thus  his  love  requite  1 
Renounce  at  length  thy  stubborn  will ; 

Thou  wouldst  be  saved:  why  not  to-night? 

4  Our  blessed  Lord  refuses  none 

Who  would  to  him  their  souls  unite ; 
Then  be  the  work  of  grace  begun  ; 

Thou  wouldst  be  saved  :  why  not  to-night  ? 

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403.  6s  &  4s.  [lAsriNGs. 
Child  of  Sin  and  Sorrow. 

1  Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 

Filled  with  dismay, 
Wait  nut  for  to-morrow  ; 
Yield  thee  to-day  ; 

Heaven  bids  thee  come, 
While  yet  there's  room  ; 
Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 
Hear  and  obey. 

2  Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 

Why  wilt  thou  die  ? 
Come  while  thou  canst  borrow 
Help  from  on  high  : 
Grieve  not  that  love 
Which,  from  above, 
Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 
Would  bring  thee  nigh. 

8  Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 
Lift  up  thine  eye  ; 
Heirship  thou  canst  borrow 
In  worlds  on  high. 
In  that  high  home 
Graven  thy  name  ; 
Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 
Swift  homeward  fly. 

404.  L.  M.  W.rrrs. 

The  Road  to  Life  and  to  Death    —  Matt.  7. 

1    BROAD  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death. 
And  thousands  walk  together  there; 
But  wisdom  shows  a  narrow  path, 
With  here  and  there  a  traveller. 

L"  IS 


WARNINGS    AND    INVITATIONS. 

2  Deny  thyself,  and  take  thy  cross, 

Is  the  Redeemer's  great  command  ; 
Nature  must  count  her  gold  but  dross, 
If  she  would  gain  this  heavenly  land. 

3  The  fearful  soul  that  tires  and  faints, 

And  walks  the  ways  of  God  no  more, 
Is  but  esteemed  almost  a  saint, 

And  makes  his  own  destruction  sure. 

4  Lord,  let  not  all  my  hopes  be  vain  ; 

Create  my  heart  entirely  new  — 
Which  hypocrites  could  ne'er  attain, 
Which  false  apostates  never  knew. 

405.  128.  TlIORXBY. 

Escape  to  the  Mountain.  —  Gen.  19  :  17. 

1  The  voice  of  free  grace  cries,  Escape  to  the  moun- 

tain ! 

For  Adam's  lost  race  Christ  hath  opened  a  fountain  ; 

For  sin,  and  unclean ness,  and  every  transgression, 

His  blood  flows  most  freely  in  streams  of  salvation. 

Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  who  hath  bought  us  a  par- 
don ! 

We'll  praise  him  again  when  we  pass  over  Jordan. 

2  Ye  souls  that  are  wounded,  0,  flee  to  the  Saviour: 
Hecalls  you  in  mercy  ;  'tis  infinite  favor  ; 

Your  sins  are  increasing;  escape  to  the  mountain: 
His  blood  can  remove  them ;  it  flows  from  the  foun- 
tain. 

3  When  Zion  we  see,  having  gained  the  blest  shore, 
With  harps  in  our  hands  we  will  praise  him  the  more  ; 
We'll  range  the  sweet  plains  on  the  banks  of  the 

river, 
&nd  sing  of  salvation  forever  and  ever. 


THE   GOSPEL. 

406.  L.  M.  Waits. 

Then  understood  I  their  End.  —  Ps.  73  :  17. 

1  Lord,  what  a  thoughtless  wretch  was  I 

To  mourn,  and  murmur,  and  repine 
To  see  the  wicked,  placed  on  high, 
In  pride  and  robes  of  honor  shine  ! 

2  But,  0,  their  end  !  their  dreadful  end  ! 
•    Thy  sanctuary  taught  me  so  ; 

On  slippery  rocks  I  see  them  stand, 
And  fiery  billows  roll  below. 

8  Now  I  esteem  their  mirth  and  wine 

Too  dear  to  purchase  with  my  blood  ; 
Lord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine  — 
My  life,  my  portion,  and  my  God. 

407  C.  M.  W.<  rra. 

What  is  your  Life?  —  James  4  :  14. 

1  How  short  and  hasty  is  our  life ! 

How  vast  our  soul's  affairs  ! 
Yet  senseless  mortals  vainly  strive 
To  lavish  out  their  years. 

2  Our  days  run  thoughtlessly  along. 

Without  a  moment's  stay  ; 
Just  like  a  story,  or  a  song, 
We  pass  our  lives  away. 

3  God  from  on  high  invites  us  home, 

But  we  march  heedless  on, 

And,  ever  hastening  to  the  torn)), 

Stoop  downward  as  we  run. 

4  Draw  us,  0  God,  with  sovereign  grace, 

And  lift  our  thoughts  on  high, 
That  we  may  end  this  mortal  race, 
And  see  salvation  nigh. 


WARNINGS    AND    INVITATIONS. 

408.  7a.  C.  Wesley 

Why  irill  ye  die  ?  — •  Ezek.  33  :  11. 

1  Sinners,  turn  :  why  will  ye  die  ': 
God,  your  Maker,  asks  you  why  — 
God,  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  with  himself  to  live. 

2  Sinners,  turn  :  why  will  ye  die  ? 
Christ,  your  Saviour,  asks  you  why  — 
Christ,  who  did  your  souls  retrieve, 
Died  himself  that  ye  might  live. 

8  Will  ye  not  his  grace  receive  ? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live  ? 
Why,  ye  long-sought  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  grieve  your  God,  and  die  ' 

109.  C.  M. 

The  Jubilee.  —  Lev.  25  :  10. 

1  What  heavenly  music  do  I  hear  ? 

Salvation  sounding  free. 
Ye  souls  in  bondage,  lend  an  ear: 
This  is  the  Jubilee. 

2  Jesus  is  on  the  mercy-seat : 

Before  him  bend  the  knee ; 
Let  heaven  and  earth  his  praise  repeat: 
This  is  the  Jubilee. 

8  Sinners,  be  wise;  return,  and  come 
Unto  the  Saviour  free  ; 
The  Spirit  bids  you  welcome  home  : 
This  is  the  Jubilee. 

4  Come,  ye  redeemed,  your  tribute  bring, 
With  songs  of  harmony ; 
While  on  the  road  to  Canaan  sing, 
This  is  the  Jubilee. 

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414.  II.  M.  Doddr;dge: 

Efficacy  of  the  Gospel.  — Is.  55. 

1  Mark  the  soft-falling  snow, 

And  the  descending  rain : 
To  heaven,  from  whence  it  fell, 

It  turns  not  back  again  ; 
But  waters  earth  through  every  pore, 
And  calls  forth  all  her  secret  store. 

2  Arrayed  in  beauteous  green 

The  hills  and  valleys  shine, 
And  man  and  beast  are  fed 

By  providence  divine  : 
The  harvest  bows  its  golden  ears, 
The  copious  seed  of  future  years. 

3  So,saith  the  God  of  grace, 

My  gospel  shall  descend, 
Almighty  to  effect 

The  purpose  I  intend  : 
Millions  of  souls  shall  feel  its  power, 
And  bear  it  down  to  millions  more. 

415.  S.  M.  Moore. 
Christianity. 

1  Behold  the  sun,  how  bright 

From  yonder  east  he  springs, 
As  if  tho  soul  of  life  and  light 
Were  breathing  from  his  wings  ! 

2  So  bright  the  gospel  broke 

Upon  the  souls  of  men  ; 
So  fresh  the  dreaming  world  awoko 
In  truth's  full  radiance  then. 

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3  Before  yon  sun  arose, 

Stars  clustered  through  the  sky ; 
But,  0,  how  dim,  how  pale  were  those, 
To  his  one  burning  eye ! 

4  So  truth  lent  many  a  ray 

To  bless  the  Pagan's  niglrt; 
But,  Lord,  how  faint,  how  cold  were  they, 
To  thy  one  glorious  light ! 

416.  7s  &  6s.  S.F.Smith. 

They  saw  a  great  Light.  —  Matt.  4  :  16. 

1  The  morning  light  is  breaking  ; 

The  darkness  disappears ; 
The  sons  of  earth  are  waking 

To  penitential  tears. 
Each  breeze  that  sweeps  the  ocean 

Brings  tidings  from  afar 
Of  nations  in  commotion 

Prepared  for  Zion's  war. 

2  Rich  dews  of  grace  come  o'er  us 

In  many  a  gentle  shower, 
And  brighter  scenes  before  us 

Arc  opening  every  hour  y 
While  sinners,  now  confessing, 

The  gospel  call  obey, 
And  seek  the  Saviour's  blessing  — 

A  nation  in  a  day. 

3  Blest  river  of  salvation, 

Pursue  thy  onward  way  ;  * 
Flow  thou  to  every  nation, 

Nor  in  thy  richness  stay: 
Stay  not  till  all  the  lowly 

Triumphant  reach  their  home; 
Stay  not  till  all  the  holy 

Proclaim,  '  The  Lord  is  come.' 

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417.  8s,  7s  &  4.  Williams. 

The  Light  of  the  glorious  Gospel.  —  2  Cor    4  :  4. 

1  O'er  tlio  gloomy  hills  of  darkness, 

Look,  my  soul ;  be  still,  and  gaze  ; 
See  the  promises  advancing 
To  a  glorious  day  of  grace  ; 

Blessed  Jubilee, 
Let  thy  glorious  morning  dawn. 

2  Kingdoms  wide,  that  sit  in  darkness, 

Grant  them,  Lord,  the  glorious  light; 
Now,  from  eastern  coast  to  western, 
May  the  morning  chase  the  night. 

Let  redemption, 
Freely  purchased,  win  the  day. 

8  Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  gospel ; 
Win  and  conquer  —  never  cease  ; 
May  thy  lasting,  wide  dominions 
Multiply,  and  still  increase  : 

Sway  thy  sceptre, 
Saviour,  all  the  world  around. 

418.  S.  M.  Bartom, 

The  Word  is  nigh  thee.  —  Horn.  10  :  8. 

1  Say  not  the  law  divine 

Is  hidden  far  from  thee  ; 
That  heavenly  law  within  may  shine, 
And  there  its  brightness  be. 

2  Soar  not,  my  soul,  on  high, 

To  bring  it  down  to  earth  ; 

No  star  within  the  vaulted  sky 

Is  of  such  priceless  worth. 

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3  Thou  need'st  not  launch  thy  bark 

Upon  a  shoreless  sea, 
Breasting  its  waves  to  find  the  ark, 
To  bring  this  dove  to  thee. 

4  Cease,  then,  my  soul,  to  roam  ; 

Thy  wanderings  all  are  vain  : 
That  holy  word  is  found  at  home  ; 
Within  thy  heart  its  reign. 

419.  7s  &  Gs.  Hasting* 

Lift  ye  up  a  Banner.  —  Is.  13  :  2. 

1  Now  be  the  gospel  banner 

In  every  land  unfurled, 
And  be  the  shout,  Hosanna ! 

Reechoed  through  the  world, 
Till  every  isle  and  nation, 

Till  every  tribe  and  tongue, 
Receive  the  great  salvation, 

And  join  the  happy  throng. 

2  What  though  th'  embattled  legions 

Of  earth  and  hell  combine  ? 
His  arm  throughout  their  regiorTs 

Shall  soon  resplendent  shine. 
Ride  on,  0  Lord,  victorious, 

Inimanuel,  Prince  of  Peace, 
Thy  triumph  shall  be  glorious, 

Thy  empire  still  increase. 

3  Yes,  thou  shalt  reign  forever, 

0  Jesus,  King  of  kings ; 
Thy  light,  thy  love,  thy  favor, 

Each  ransomed  captive  sings. 
The  isles  for  thee  are  waiting ; 

The  deserts  learn  thy  praise ; 
The  hills  and  valleys,  greeting, 

The  song  responsive  raise. 

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420.  7s  &  6s.  Mahriott. 

Let  there  be  Light.  —  Gen.  1 :  3. 

1  Thou,  whose  almighty  word 
Chaos  and  darkness  heard, 

And  took  their  flight, 
Hear  us,  we  humbly  pray, 
And  where  the  gospel  day 
Sheds  not  its  glorious  ray, 

Let  there  be  light. 

2  Thou,  who  didst  come  to  bring, 
On  thy  redeeming  wing, 

Ilealing  and  sight, 
Health  to  the  sick  in  mind, 
Light  to  the  inly  blind, 
0,  now  to  all  mankind 

Let  there  be  light. 

3  Descend  thou  from  above, 
Spirit  of  truth  and  love, 

Speed  on  thy  flight ; 
Move  o'er  the  waters'  face, 
Spirit  of  hope  and  grace, 
And  in  earth's  darkest  place 

Let  there  be  light. 

421.  L.  M.  N       DoDDiunoK. 
The  Riu  r  of  Life.  —  Rev.  22  -.  1. 

1  Great  Source  of  being  and  of  love, 
Thou  watcrest  all  the  worlds  above  ; 
And  all  the  joys  we  mortals  know 
From  thine  exhaustless  fountain  flow. 

2  A  sacred  spring,  at  thy  command, 
From  Zioifs  mount,  in  Canaan's,  land, 
Beside  thy  temple  cleaves  the  ground, 
And  pours  its  limpid  stream  around. 


BLESSINGS    AND   TRIUMPH. 

3  The  limpid  stream,  with  sudden  force. 
Swells  to  a  river  in  its  course  ; 
Through  desert  realms  its  windings  play, 
And  scatter  blessings  all  the  way. 

4  Close  by  its  banks,  in  order  fair, 
The  blooming  trees  of  life  appear ; 
Their  blossoms  fragrant  odors  give, 
And  on  their  fruit  the  nations  live. 

5  Flow,  wondrous  stream,  with  glory  crowned, 
Flow  on  to  earth's  remotest  bound, 

And  bear  us  on  thy  gentle  wave 
To  Him  who  all  thy  virtues  gave. 

422.  8s,  7s  &  4.  Kklly. 

The  Desert  shall  blossom.  —  Is.  35  :  f. 

1  See,  from  Zion's  sacred  mountain 

Streams  of  living  water  flow  ; 
God  has  opened  there  a  fountain 
That  supplies  the  world  below ; 

They  are  blessed 
Who  its  sovereign  virtues  know. 

2  Through  ten  thousand  channels  flowing, 

Streams  of  mercy  find  their  way, 
Life,  and  health,  and  joy  bestowing, 
Waking  beauty  from  decay  ; 

0  ye  nations, 
Hail  the  long-expected  day. 

3  Gladdened  by  the  flowing  treasure, 

All-enriching  as  it  goes, 
Lo,  the  desert  smiles  with  pleasure, 
Buds  and  blossoms  as  the  rose ; 

Every  object 
Sings  for  joy  where'er  it  flows. 


THE   GOSPEL. 

423.  8b,  7s  &  4.  Ryi.AND, 

Victories  of  Christ. 

1  Gird  thy  sword  on,  mighty  Saviour  ; 

Make  tl to  word  of  truth  thy  car; 
Prosper,  in  thy  course  triumphant; 
All  success  attend  thy  war  : 

Gracious  Victor, 
Bring  thy  trophies  from  afar. 

2  Majesty  combines  with  meekness. 

Righteousness  and  peace  unite 
To  insure  thy  blcssdd  conquests  ; 
Take  possession  of  thy  right : 

Ride  triumphant, 
Dressed  in  robes  of  purest  light. 

3  Blest  are  they  that  touch  thy  sceptre  ; 

West  arc  all  that  own  thy  reign  ; 

Freed  from  sin,  that  worst  of  tyrants, 

Rescued  from  its  galling  chain  : 

Saints  and  angels, 
All  who  know  thee,  bless  thy  reign. 

424.  TL  M.  C.  Wesley. 

The  Trumpet  of  the  Jubilee.  —  Lev.  25  :  9. 

1  I>low  ye  the  trumpet,  blow  ; 

The  gladly  solemn  sound 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 

To  earth's  remotest  bound  : 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

2  Jesus,  our  great  High  Priest, 

Hath  full  atonement  made  ; 
Ye  "weary  spirits,  rest ; 

Ye  mournful  souls,  be  glad  ; 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  oome  ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 


BLESSINGS    AND    TRIUMPH. 

.3  Extol  the  Lamb  of  God, 

The  all-atoning  Lamb ; 
Redemption  in  his  blood 

Throughout  the  world  proclaim : 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

4  Ye  who  have  sold  for  nought 

Your  heritage  above, 
Shall  have  it  back  unbought, 
The  gift  of  Jesus'  love  ; 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

5  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  heavenly  grace, 
And,  saved  from  earth,  appear 

Before  your  Saviour's  fac*; : 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

4*2l).  IDs.  ASHWOETH. 

Triumph  of  tJte  Gosp  7. 

1  Four,  blessed  gospel,  glorious  news  for  man  ; 
Thy  stream  of  life  o'er  springless  deserts  roll ; 

Thy  bond  of  peace  the  mighty  earth  can  span, 
And  make  one  brotherhood  from  pole  to  pole. 

2  On,  piercing  gospel,  on :  of  every  heart, 
In  every  latitude,  thou  own'st  the  key  : 

From  their  dull  slumbers  savage  souls  shall  start, 
With  all  their  treasures  fi.rs;t  unlocked  by  thee. 

3  Spread,  mighty  gospel,  spread  thy  growing  wings ; 
Gather  thy  scattered  ones  from  every  land : 

Call  home  the  wanderers  to  the  King  of  kings: 
Proclaim  them  all  thine  own  ;  'tis  Christ's  com- 
mand. 

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EXPERIENCE  AND   LIFE. 

PENITENCE    AND   CONSECRATION. 

426.  C.  M.  Montgomery. 

What  shall  a  Man  give  in  Exchange  for  his  Soul?  —  Mark  8 :  37 

1  What  is  the  thing  of  greatest  price, 

The  whole  creation  round  ? 
Man's  soul,  once  lost  in  Paradise, 
But  now  in  Jesus  found. 

2  God,  to  redeem  it,  did  not  spare 

His  well-beloved  Son  ; 
Jesus,  to  save  it,  deigned  to  bear 
The,  sins  of  all  in  one. 

3  And  is  this  treasure  borne  below 

In  earthen  vessels  frail  ? 
Can  none  its  utmost  value  know 
Till  flesh  and  spirit  fail  ? 

4  Then  let  us  gather  round  the  cross, 

That  knowledge  to  obtain  ; 
Not  by  the  soul's  eternal  loss, 
But  everlasting  gain. 

427.  8s  &  7s.  Turner. 

Jesus,  have  Mercy  on  me.  —  Mark  10  :  17. 

1  Jesus,  full  of  all  compassion, 

Hear  thine  humble  suppliant's  cry ; 
Let  me  know  thy  great  salvation : 
See,  I  languish,  faint,  and  die. 

2  Guilty,  but  with  heart  relenting, 

Overwhelmed  with  helpless  grief, 
Prostrate  at  thy  feet  repenting, 
Send,  0,  send  me  quick  relief. 


PENITENCE   AND    CONSECRATION. 

3  Whither  should  a  wretch  be  flying 

But  to  Him  who  comfort  gives  — 
Whither,  from  the  dread  of  dying, 
But  to  Him  who  ever  lives  ? 

4  Saved !  the  deed  shall  spread  new  glory 

Through  the  shining  realms  above, 
Angels  sing  the  pleasing  story, 
All  enraptured  with  thy  love. 

428.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Have  Mercy  upon  me. —  Ps.  51 :1. 

1  Show  pity,  Lord ;  0  Lord,  forgive  ; 
Let  a  repenting  re"bel  live ; 

Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free  ?« 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  thee  ? 

2  My  crimes  are  great,  but  ne'er  surpass 
The  power  and  glory  of  thy  grace ; 
Great  God,  thy  nature  hath  no  bound : 
So  let  thy  pardoning  love  be  found. 

3  0,  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin, 

And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean  ; 
Here  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  offences  pain  mine  eyes. 

4  My  lips,  with  shame,  my  sins  confess 
Against  thy  law,  against  thy  grace  ; 
Lord,  should  thy  judgments  grow  severe, 
I  am  condemned,  but  thou  art  clear. 

5  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner,  Lord, 
Whose  hope,  still  hovering  round  thy  word, 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there, 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 


EXPERIENCE   AND   LIFE, 
429.  L.  M.  Hart. 

J  will  take  away  the  stony  Heart.  —  Ezek.  II  :  19. 

1  0  for  a  glance  of  heavenly  day, 
To  take  this  stubborn  heart  away, 
And  thaw  with  beams  of  love  divine 
This  heart,  this  frozen  heart  of  mine ! 

2  The  rocks  can  rend ;  the  earth  can  quake  ; 
The  seas  can  roar,  the  mountains  shake: 
Of  feeling  all  things  show  some  sign 

But  this  unfeeling  heart  of  mine. 

3  To  hear  the  sorrows  thou  hast  felt, 
0  Lord,  an  adamant  would  melt ; 
But  I  can  read  each  moving  line, 
And  nothing  moves  this  heart  of  mine. 

4  But  power  divine  can  do  the  deed, 
And,  Lord,  that  power  I  greatly  need  ; 
Thy  Spirit  can  from  dross  refine, 

And  melt  and  change  this  heart  of  mine. 


480.  L.  M.  Elliott. 

Him  that  cometh  I  will  not  cast  out.  —  John  6  :  37. 

1  Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea, 
But  that  thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  thou  bidst  me  come  to  thee, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  1  come,  I  come. 

2  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
Fightings  within  and  fears  without, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  1  come,  I  come. 

y  Just  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  blind  ; 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  1  need,  in  thee  to  find, 
0  Land)  of  God,  1  conic.  I  eomo. 


I'EN'ITENCE    AND    CONSECKATIOX. 

4  Just  as  I  am  thou  wilt  receive, 


"Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve, 
Because  thy  promise  I  believe, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come. 

5  Just  as  I  am,  thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down  ; 
Now,  to  be  thine,  yea,  thine  alone, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  com-'. 

431.  L.M. 

Gud  calling  yet. 

1  God  calling  yet ;  shall  I  not  hear  ? 
Earth's  pleasures  shall  I  still  hold  dear  ? 
Shall  life's  swift-passing  years  all  fly, 
And  still  my  soul  in  slumbers  lie  ? 


o 


God  calling  yet ;  shall  I  not  rise  ? 
Can  I  his  loving  voice  despise. 
And  basely  his  kind  care  repay  ? 
He  calls  me  still :  can  I  delay  ? 

3  God  calling  yet;  and  shall  he  knock, 
And  I  my  heart  the  closer  lock  ? 

He  still  is  waiting  to  receive ; 
And  shall  I  dare  his  Spirit  grieve  ? 

4  God  calling  yet ;  and  shall  I  give 
No  heed,  but  still  in  bondage  live  ? 
I  wait,  but  he  does  not  forsake  : 

He  calls  me  still:  my  heart,  awake. 

5  God  calling  yet ;  I  cannot  stay : 
My  heart  1  yield  without  delay. 

Tain  world,  farewell ;  from  U\qq  I  part: 
The  voice  of  God  hath  reached  my  heart. 


EXPERIENCE    AND   LIFE. 

432.  L.  M.  Watts. 

A  broken  and  a  contrite  Heart.  — Ps.  51  :  17. 

1  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring ; 
The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

S  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust, 
And  owns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just ; 
Look  down,0  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  the  soul  condemned  to  die. 

3  0,  may  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue  ; 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song ; 
And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lord,  my  Strength  and  Righteousness, 

433.  C.  M.  C.  Wesley. 

Repentance  to  Salvation.  —  2  Cor.  7  :  10. 

1  0  for  that  tenderness  of  heart 

Which  bows  before  the  Lord, 
That  owns  how  just  and  good  thou  art, 
And  trembles  at  thy  word  ! 

2  0  for  those  humble,  contrite  tears 

Which  from  repentance  flow ! 
0  for  that  sense  of  guilt  which  fears 
The  long-suspended  blow. 

3  0  Lord,  to  me  in  pity  give 

For  sin  the  deep  distress, 
The  pledge  thou  wilt  at  last  receive, 
And  bid  me  die  in  peace. 

4  0,  fill  my  soul  with  faith  and  love, 

And  strength  to  do  thy  will ; 
Raise  my  desires  and  hopes  above: 
Thyself  to  me  reveal. 

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434.  c.  M. 

Worldly  Sorrow  worketh  Death.  —2  Cor.  7  :  10. 

1  0  sinner,  bring  not  tears  alone, 

Or  outward  form  of  prayer  ; 
But  let  it  in  thy  heart  be  known 
That  penitence  is  there. 

2  To  smite  the  breast,  the  clothes  to  rend, 

God  asketli  not  of  thee ; 
Thy  secret  soul  he  bids  thee  bend 
In  true  humility. 

'3  0  righteous  Judge,  if  thou  wilt  deign 
To  grant  us  what  we  need  ! 
We  pray  for  time  to  turn  again, 
And  grace  to. turn  indeed. 

435.  L.    M.  RlCHTEF. 

Devout  Penitence. 

1  My  soul  before  thee  prostrate  lies  ; 
To  thee,  her  Source,  my  spirit  flies  ; 
My  wants  I  mourn,  my  chains  I  see  : 
0,  let  thy  presence  set  me  free. 

2  In  life's  short  day,  let  me  yet  more 
Of  thy  enlivening  power  implore  ; 
My  mind  must  deeper  sink  in  thee, 

My  foot  stand  firm,  from  wandering  fiv*. 

3  Take  full  possession  of  my  heart ; 
The  lowly  mind  of  Christ  impart ; 
I  still  will  wait,  0  Lord,  on  thee, 
Till,  in  thy  light,  the  light  I  see. 

4  One  only  care  my  soul  should  know, 
Father,  all  thy  commands  to  do ; 

0,  deep  engrave  it  on  my  breast, 
That  I  in  thee  alone  am  blest, 

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436.  c.  M.  .. 

The  prodigal  Son.  —  Luke  15. 

1  The  long-lost  son,  with  streaming  eyes, 

From  folly  just  awake, 
Reviews  his  wanderings  with  surprise: 
His  heart  begins  to  break. 

2  I  starve,  he  cries,  nor  can  I  bear 

The  famine  in  this  land, 
While  servants  of  my  Father  share 
The  bounty  of  his  hand. 

3  With  deep  repentance  I'll  return, 

And  seek  my  Father's  face  ; 
Unworthy  to  be  called  a  son, 
I'll  ask  a  servant's  place. 

4  Far  off  the  Father  saw  him  move, 

In  pensive,  silence  mourn, 
And  quickly  ran,  with  arms  of  love 
To  welcome  his  return. 

5  Through  all  the  courts  the  tidings  flew, 

And  spread  the  joy  around  ; 
The  angels  tuned  their  harps  anew : 
The  long-lost  son  is  found. 

437.  C.  M.  Steels 

!  of  IngVatil 

1  Dear  Saviour,  when  my  thoughts  recall 

The  wonders  of  thy  grace, 
Low  at  thy  feet,  ashamed,  I  Cull, 
And  hide  this  wretched  face. 

2  Shall  love  like  thine  bo  thus  repaid  ? 

Ah,  vile,  ungrateful  heart, 
By  earth's  low  cares  so  oft  betrayed, 
From  Jesus  to  depart ;  — 


PENITENCE   AND    CONSECRATION. 

3  From  Jesus,  who  alone  can  give 

True  pleasure,  peace,  and  rest. 
When  absent  from  my  Lord,  I  live 
Unsatisfied,  unblest. 

4  0,  while  I  breathe  to  thee,  my  Lord, 

The  penitential  sigh, 
Confirm  the  kind,  forgiving  word 
With  pity  in  thine  eye. 

5  Then  shall  the  mourner  at  thy  feet 

Rejoice  to  seek  thy  face, 
And,  grateful,  own  how  kind,  how  sweet 
Is  thy  forgiving  grace. 

4*38.  L.  ^I.  ReddojMi 

Your  Goodness  is  us  a  Morning  Cloud.  —  Hosea  G  :  4 

1  The  wandering  star  and  fleeting  wind 
Are  emblems  of  the  fickle  mind ; 
The  morning  cloud  and  early  dew 
Bring  our  inconstancy  to  view. 

2  But  cloud  and  wind,  and  dew  and  star, 
Only  a  faint  resemblance  bear ; 

Nor  can  there  alight  in  nature  be 
So  changeable  and  frail  as  we. 


o 


Our  outward  walk  and  inward  frame 
Are  scarcely  through  an  hour  the  same : 
We  vow,  and  straight  those  vows  forget, 
And  then  those  very  vows  repeat. 

4  With  contrite  hearts,  Lord,  we  confess 

Our  folly  and  unsteadfastness : 

When  shall  these  hearts  more  stable  be, 

Fixed  by  thy  grace  alone  on  thee  ? 
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EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

439.  C.  M.  WArra 

Christ  died  far  our  Sins.  —  1  Cor.  15  :  3. 

1  Alas,  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed, 

And  did  my  Sovereign  die  ? 
Would  be  devote  tbat  sacred  bead 
For  sucb  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  tbat  I  bad  done 

He  groaned  upon  tbe  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity!  grace  unknown  ! 
And  love  beyond  degree  ! 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  bide, 

And  shut  bis  glories  in, 
When  Christ  tbe  glorious  Saviour  died 
For  man  tbe  creature's  sin. 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 

While  his  dear  cross  appears, 

Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 

And  melt  mine  eyes  to  tears. 

5  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe ; 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away  — 
'Tis  all  that'l  can  do. 

440.  C.  M.  Jones. 
If  I  perish,  I  perish.  —  Esth.  4  :  16. 

1  Come,  bumble  sinner,  in  whose  breast 

A  thousand  thoughts  revolve, 
Come,  with  your  guilt  and  fear  oppressed, 
And  make  this  last  resolve  :  — 

2  I'll  go  to  Jesus,  though  my  sin 

Hatli  like  a  mountain  rose  ; 
I  know  his  courts :  I'll  enter  in, 
Whatever  may  oppose. 


PENITENCE   AND    CONSECRATION. 

3  I'll  to  the  gracious  King  approach, 

Whose  sceptre  pardon  gives, 
Perhaps  he  may  command  my  touch, 
And  then  the  suppliant  lives. 

4  Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea, 

Perhaps  will  hear  my  prayer  ; 
But  if  I  perish,  I  will  pray, 
And  perish  only  there. 

5  I  can  but  perish  if  I  go  ; 

I  am  resolved  to  try  ; 
For  if  I  stay  away,  I  know 
I  must  forever  die. 

441.  L.  M.  Doddridg* 

Commune  with  your  own  Heart.  —  Ps.  4  ;  4. 

1  Return,  my  roving  heart,  return, 

And  life's  vain  shadows  chase  no  more , 
Seek  out  some  solitude  to  mourn, 
And  thy  forsaken  God  implore. 

2  0  thou  great  God,  whose  piercing  eye 

Distinctly  marks  each  deep  retreat, 
In  these  sequestered  hours  draw  nigh, 
And  let  me  here  thy  presence  meet. 

3  Through  all  the  windings  of  my  heart, 

My  search  let  heavenly  wisdom  guide, 
,    And  still  its  radiant  beams  impart 
Till  all  be  known  and  purified. 

4  Then  let  the  visits  of  thy  love 

My  inmost  soul  be  made  to  share, 
Till  every  grace  combine  to  prove 

That  God  has  fixed  his  dwelling  there. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

442.  C.  M.  Moore. 

Mary's  Tears.  —  Luke  7. 

1  Were  not  the  sinful  Mary's  tears 

An  offering  worthy  heaven, 
When  o'er  the  faults  of  former  years 
She  wept,  and  was  forgiven  ? 

2  When,  bringing  every  balmy  sweet 

Her  day  of  luxury  stored, 
She  o'er  her  Saviour's  hallowed  feet 
The  precious  perfume  poured, — 

3  Were  not  those  sweets  so  humbly  shed, 

That  hair,  those  weeping  eyes, 
And  the  sunk  heart  which  inly  bled, 
Heaven's  noblest  sacrifice  ? 

4  Thou  that  hast  slept  in  error's  sleep, 

0,  wouldst  thou  wake  to  heaven, 
Like  Mary  kneel,  like  Mary  weep, 
Love  much,  and  be  forgiven. 

143.  S.    M.  JiEDDOME. 

Mercy  implored. 

1  Thou  Lord  of  all  above 

And  all  below  the  sky, 
Before  thy  feet  I  prostrate  fall, 
And  for  thy  mercy  cry. 

2  Guilt,  like  a  heavy  load, 

Upon  my  conscience  lies ; 
To  thee  I  make  my  sorrows  known, 
And  lift  my  weeping  eyes. 

3  The  burden  which  I  feel 

Thou  only  canst  remove  : 
Display,  0  Lord,  thy  pardoning  grace 
And  thine  unbounded  love. 


PENITENCE    AND    CONSECRATION. 

444.  S.    M.  BEDDOME. 

He  beheld  the  City,  and  wept  over  it.  —  Luke  19  :  41. 

1  Did  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep, 

And  shall  our  cheeks  be  dry  ? 
Let  floods  of  penitential  grief 
Burst  forth  from  every  eye. 

2  The  Son  of  God  in  tears 

The  wondering"  angels  see  : 
Be  thou  astonished,  0  my  soul ; 
He  shed  those  tears  for  thee. 

3  He  wept  that  we  might  weep  ; 

Each  sin  demands  a  tear ; 
In  heaven  alone  no  sin  is  found, 
And  there's  no  weeping  there. 

445.  S.  M.  Jervis. 

God's  Mercy  to  the  Penitent. 

1  Sweet  is  the  friendly  voice 

Which  speaks  of  life  and  peace, 
Which  bids  the  penitent  rejoice, 
And  sin  and  sorrow  cease. 

2  Xo  balm  on  earth  like  this 

Can  cheer  the  contrite  heart ; 
Xo  flattering  dreams  of  earthly  bliss 
Such  pure  delight  impart. 

3  Still  merciful  and  kind. 

Thy  mercy,  Lord,  reveal ; 
The  broken  heart  thy  love  can  hind, 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

4  Thy  presence  shall  restore 

Peace  to  my  anxious  breast ; 
Lord,  let  my  steps  be  drawn  no  more 
From  paths  which  thou  hast  blest. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

446.  L.    M.  COWPER. 

With  whom  is  no  Variableness.  — James  1  :  17. 

1  When  darkness  long  has  veiled  my  mind, 

And  smiling  day  once  more  appears, 
Then,  my  Creator,  then  I  find 
The  folly  of  my  doubts  and  feftrs. 

2  Straight  I  upbraid  my  wandering  heart, 

And  blush  that  I  should  ever  be 
Thus  prone  to  act  so  base  a  part, 
Or  harbor  one  hard  thought  of  thee. 

3  0,  let  me  then  at  length  be  taught, — 

What  I  am  still  so  slow  to  learn, — 
That  God  is  love,  and  changes  not, 
Nor  knows  the  shadow  of  a  turn. 

4  Sweet  truth,  and  easy  to  repeat ! 

But  when  my  faith  is  sharply  tried, 
I  find  myself  a  learner  yet, 

Unskilful,  weak,  and  apt  to  slide. 

5  But,  0  my  God,  one  look  from  thee 

Subdues  the  disobedient  will, 
Drives  doubt  and  discontent  away, 
And  thy  rebellious  child  is  still. 

447.  L.  M.  C.  Wesley. 

Who  shall  deliver  me? —  Rom.  7  :  24. 

1  0  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone ! 

0  that  I  could  at  last  submit 
At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down  — 
To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet ! 

2  Rest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find  ; 

Saviour  of  all,  if  mine  thou  art, 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

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3  Break  off  the  yoke  of  inward  sin, 

And  fully  set  my  spirit  free ; 
I  cannot  rest  till  pure  within, 
Till  I  am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 

4  Fain  would  I  learn  of  thee,  my  Lord, 

Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prove, 
The  cross  all  stained  with  hallowed  blood, 
The  labor  of  thy  dying  love. 

5  I  would,  but  thou  must  give  the  power ; 

My  heart  from  every  sin  release ; 
Bring  near,  bring  near  the  joyful  hour, 
And  till  me  with  thy  perfect  peace. 

448.  7s.  Merrick. 

Freedom  from  Error,  Guilt,  and  Folly. 

1  Blest  Instructor,  from  thy  ways 
Who  can  tell  how  oft  he  strays  ? 
Save  from  error's  growth  our  mind ; 
Leave  not,  Lord,  one  root  behind. 

2  Purge  us  from  the  guilt  that  lies 
Wrapped  within  our  heart's  disguise ; 
Let  us  thence,  by  thee  renewed, 
Each  presumptuous  sin  exclude. 

3  Let  our  tongues,  from  error  free, 
Speak  the  words  approved  by  thee : 
To  thine  all-observing  eyes 

Let  our  thoughts  accepted  rise. 

4  While  we  thus  thy  name  adore, 
And  thy  healing  grace  implore, 
Blest  Instructor,  bow  thine  ear ; 
God,  our  Strength,  propitious  hear. 

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449.  s.  M. 

Jog  over  the  returning  Prodigal.  —  Luke  15. 

1  Hark  !  through  the  courts  of  heaven 

Angelic  voices  sound : 
He  that  was  dead  now  lives  again  ; 
He  that  was  lost  is  found. 

2  God  of  unfailing  grace, 

Send  down  thy  Spirit  now ; 
0,  raise  the  lowly  soul  to  hope, 
And  make  the  lofty  bow. 

3  In  countries  far  from  home, 

On  earthly  husks  who  feed, 
Back  to  their  Father's  house,  0  Lord, 
Their  wandering  footsteps  lead.- 

4  Then,  at  each  soul's  return, 

The  heavenly  harp  shall  sound  — 
He  that  was  dead  now  lives  again  ; 
He  that  was  lost  is  found, 

450.  C.    M.  llKBEB. 

Xow,  while  the  evil  Dags  eome  not.  —  Eccl.  12 : 1. 

1  How  long  the  time  since  God  began 
To  call  in  vain  on  me  ! 
Deaf  to  his  warning  voice,  1  ran 
Through  paths  of  vanity. 

'2  lie  called  me  when  my  thoughtless  prime 
Was  early  ripe  to  ill ; 
i  passed  from  folly  on  to  crime. 
And  yet  he  called  me  still. 

o  He  called  me  in  the  time  of  dread, 
When  death  was  full  in  view  ; 
I  trembled  on  my  feverish  bed, 
And  rose  to  sin  anew. 

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4   Yet  could  I  hear  him  once  again, 
As  I  have  heard  of  old, 
Methinks  he  should  not  call  in  vain 
His  wanderer  to  the  fold. 


5  0  Thou  who  every  thought  dost  know, 

And  answerest  every  prayer, 
Try  me  with  sickness,  want,  or  woe, 
But  snatch  me  from  despair. 

6  .My  struggling  will  by  grace  control ; 

Renew  my  broken  vow  : 
What  blessed  light  breaks  on  ray  soul  I 
My  God,  I  hear  thee  now. 

451.  8s  &  7s. 

Wash  )>te,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  Snow.  —  Ps.  .51  :  7. 

1  Jesus,  who  on  Calvary's  mountain 

Poured  thy  precious  blood  for  mc, 
Wash  me  in  its  flowing  fountain, 
That  my  soul  may  spotless  be. 

2  I  have  sinned  ;  but,  0,  restore  me  : 

For  unless  thou  smile  on  me, 
Dark  is  all  the  world  before  me, 
Darker  yet  eternity. 

8  In  thy  word  I  hear  thee  saying, 

1  Come,  and  I  will  give  you  rest ; ' 
Glad  the  gracious  call  obeying, 
See,  I  hasten  to  thy  breast. 

4   Grant,  0,  grant  thy  Spirit's  teaching, 
That  I  may  not  go  astray, 
Till,  the  gate  of  heaven  reaching, 
Earth  and  sin  are  passed  away. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

452.  S.  M.  Montgomery. 

Out  of  the  Depths  have  I  cried  unto  Thee.  —  Ps.  130  : 1. 

1  Out  of  the  depths  of  woe, 

To  thee,  0  Lord,  I  cry  ; 
Darkness  surrounds  me,  yet  I  know 
That  thou  art  ever  nigh. 

2  I  cast  my  hopes  on  thee  : 

Thou  canst,  thou  wilt  forgive  ; 
If  thou  shouldst  mark  iniquity, 
Who  in  thy  sight  could  live  ? 

3  I  wait  for  thee  —  I  wait, 

Confessing  all  my  sin  ; 
Lord,  I  am  knocking  at  thy  gate : 
Open,  and  take  me  in. 

4  Glory  to  God  above  ! 

The  waters  soon  will  cease ; 
For,  lo,  the  swift-returning  dove 
Brings  home  the  pledge  of  peace. 

5  Though  storms  his  face  obscure", 

And  dangers  threaten  loud, 
Jehovah's  covenant  is  sure  — 
His  bow  is  in  the  cloud. 

453.  C.   M.  COWFER. 
lie  healeth  the  Broken  in  Heart.  —  Ps.  147  :  3. 

1  The  Lord  will  happiness  divine 
On  contrite  hearts  bestow : 
Then  tell  me,  gracious  God,  is  mine 
A  contrite  heart,  or  no  ? 

'2  I  hear,  but  seem  to  hear  in  vain  — 
Insensible  as  steel ; 
If  aught  is  felt,  'tis  only  pain 
To  find  I  cannot  feel. 

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3  My  best  desires  are  faint  and  few ; 

Fain  would  I  strive  for  more, 
But  when  I  cry,  '  My  strength  renew, 
Seem  weaker  than  before. 

4  Thy  saints  are  comforted,  I  know, 

And  love  the  house  of  prayer ; 
I  therefore  go  where  others  go, 
But  find  no  comfort  there. 

5  0,  make  this  heart  rejoice  or  ache  — 

Decide  this  doubt  for  me ; 
And,  if  it  be  not  broken,  break  — 
And  heal  it,  if  it  be. 

454.  C.  M.  Newton. 

The  Promises  are  Yea  and  Amen.  — 2  Cor.  1 :  20. 

1  Lord,  I  approach  the  mercy-seat, 

Where  thou  dost  answer  prayer, 
There  humbly  fall  before  thy  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea  ; 

With  this  I  venture  nigh  ; 
Thou  callest  burdened  souls  to  thee, 
And  such,  0  Lord,  am  I. 

3  Bowed  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 

By  Satan  sorely  pressed, 
By  war  without,  and  fear  within, 
I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 

4  0,  wondrous  love  —  to  bleed  and  die, 

To  bear  the  cross  and  shame, 
That  guilty  sinners  such  as  I 
Might  plead  thy  gracious  name ! 

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455.  7s.  Grant 

Litany. 

1  Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  thee 
Low  we  bow  th'  adoring  knee, — 
When  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  streaming  eves, — 
0,  by  all  thy  pains  and  woe 
Suffered  once  for  man  below, 
Bending  from  thy  throne  on  high, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

2  By  thy  birth  and  early  years, 
By  thy  human  griefs  and  fears, 
By  thy  fasting  and  distress 

In  the  lonely  wilderness, 
By  thy  victory  in  the  hour 
Of  the  subtle  tempter's  power, 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

3.  By  thine  hour  of  dark  despair. 
By  thine  agony  of  prayer, 
By  thy  purple  robe  of  scorn, 
By  thy  wounds,  thy  crown  of  thorn, 
By  thy  cross,  thy  pangs,  and  cries, 
By  thy  perfect  sacrifice, 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

456.  l.  M. 

Prayer  of  the  Publican.  —  Luke  18  :  13. 

1    With  broken  heart  and  contrite  sigh, 
A  trembling  sinner,  Lord,  I  cry ; 
Thy  pardoning  grace  is  rich  and  free : 
0  God,  be  merciful  to  me. 

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2  I  smite  upon  my  troubled  breast, 

With  deep  and  conscious  guilt  oppressed ; 
Christ  and  his  cross  my  only  plea : 
0  God,  be  merciful  to  me. 

3  Far  off  I  stand,  with  tearful  eyes, 
Nor  dare  uplift  them  to  the  skies ; 
But  thou  dost  all  my  anguish  see : 
0  God,  be  merciful  to  me. 

4  Nor  alms  nor  deeds  that  I  have  done 
Can  for  a  single  sin  atone  ; 

To  Calvary  alone  I  flee : 
0  God,  be  merciful  to  me. 

457.  C.  M.  Cutter. 

She  loved  much.  — Luke  7  :  -A7. 

1  She  loved  her  Saviour,  and  to  him 

Her  costliest  present  brought ; 
To  crown  his  head,  or  grace  his  name, 
No  gift  too  rare  she  thought. 

2  So  let  the  Saviour  be  adored, 

And  not  the  poor  despised  ; 
Give  to  the  hungry  from  your  hoard, 
But  all,  give  all  to  Christ. 

3  Go,  clothe  the  naked,  lead  the  blind, 

Give  to  the  weary  rest ; 
'   For  sorrow's  children  comfort  find, 
And  help  for  all  distressed  ;  — 

4  But  give  to  Christ  alone  thy  heart, 

Thy  faith,  thy  love  supreme  ; 
Then  for  his  sake  thine  alms  impart, 
And  so  give  all  to  him. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

458.  C.  M.  Anna  L.  Waiiina 

Become  as  little  Children.  —  Matt.  18  :  ?>. 

1  Father,  I  know  that  all  my  life 

Is  portioned  out  for  mo  ; 
The  changes  that  will  surely  come 

I  do  not  fear  to  see : 
I  ask  thee  for  a  present  mind 

Intent  on  pleasing  thee. 

2  I  ask  thee  for  a  thoughtful  love, 

Through  constant  watching  wise, 
To  meet  the  glad  with  joyful  smiles, 

And  wipe  the  weeping  eyes ; 
A  heart  at  leisure  from  itself, 

To  soothe  and  sympathize. 

3  I  would  not  have  the  restless  will 

That  hurries  to  and  fro, 
That  seeks  for  some  great  tiling  to  do, 

Or  secret  thing  to  know : 
I  would  be  treated  as  a  child, 

And  guided  where  I  go. 

4  Wherever  in  the  world  I  am, 

In  whatsoe'er  estate, 
I  have  a  fellowship  with  hearts 

To  keep  and  cultivate  — 
A  work  of  lowly  love  to  do 

For  Him  on  whom  I  wait. 

459.  L.  M.  Obeiu.in. 
I  delight  to  do  thy  Will,  O  my  Gud.  —  V*.  ID  :  8. 

1  0  Lord,  thy  heavenly  grace  impart* 
And  fix  my  frail,  inconstant  heart ; 
Henceforth  my  chief  delight  shall  be 
To  dedicate  myself  to  thee. 


PENITENCE    AND    CONSECRATION, 

2  Whate'er  pursuits  my  time  employ, 
One  thought  shall  fill  my  soul  with  joy ; 
That  silent,  secret  thought  shall  he, 
That  all  my  hopes  are  fixed  on  thee. 

3  Thy  glorious  eye  pervadeth  space ; 
Thy  presence,  Lord,  fills  every  place  ; 
And,  wheresoe'er  my  lot  may  be, 
Still  shall  my  spirit  cleave  to  thee. 

4  Renouncing  every  worldly  thing, 
And  safe  beneath  thy  sheltering  wing, 
My  sweetest  thought  henceforth  shall  be, 
That  all  I  want  I  find  in  thee. 

460.  S.  M.  C.  Wesley. 

Lord,  to  whom  shall  we  go  f  —  John  G  :  68. 

1  Ah,  what  avails  my  strife, 
My  wandering  to  and  fro  ? 
Thou  hast  the  words  of  endless  life  '( 
Ah,  whither  should  I  go? 


9 


Thy  condescending  grace 
To  me  did  freely  move ; 

It  calls  me  still  to  seek  thy  face, 
And  stoops  to  ask  my  love. 

And  can  I  yet  delay 

My  little  all  to  give' — 
To  tear  my  soul  from  earth  away, 

For  Jesus  to  receive  ? 


4  Ah,  no :  I  all  forsake, 
My  all  to  thee  resign  ; 
Gracious  Redeemer,  take,  0,  take, 
And  >eal  me  ever  thine. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

461.  C.  M.  C.  Wkslet, 

Ye  are  not  your  own.  —  1  Cor.  6  :  19. 

-     1  Let  Him  to  whom  we  now  belong 
His  sovereign  right  assert, 
And  take  up  every  thankful  song, 
And  every  loving  heart. 

2  He  justly  claims  us  for  his  own, 

Who  bought  us  with  a  price  ; 
The  Christian  lives  to  God  alone  — 
To  God  aione  he  dies. 

3  Father,  thine  own  at  last  receive  ; 

Fulfil  our  hearts'  desire, 
And  let  us  to  thy  glory  live, 
And  in  thy  cause  expire. 

4  Our  souls  and  bodies  we  resign  ; 

With  joy  we  render  thee 
Our  all,  no  longer  ours,  but  thine 
To  all  eternity. 

462.  7s. 

Having  all  in  having  Clirist. —  I  Cor.  3  :  23. 

1  Jesus,  take  me  for  thine  own  ; 

To  thy  will  my  spirit  frame  ; 
Thou  slialt  reign,  and  thou  alone, 
Over  all  1  have  and  am. 

2  Making  thus  the  Lord  my  choice, 

1  have  nothing  more  to  choose, 
But  to  listen  to  thy  voice, 
And  my  will  in  thine  to  lose 

3  Then,  whatever  may  betide, 

I  shall  safe  and  happy  be, 
Still  content  and  satisfied, 
Having  all  in  having  theo. 

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PENITENCE    AND    CONSECRATION. 

463.  L.  M.  Steele. 

Self-consecration. 

1  My  soul  no  more  shall  strive  in  vain, 

Slave  to  the  world  and  slave  to  sin  ; 
A  nobler  toil  I  will  sustain, 
A  nobler  satisfaction  win. 

2  I  will  resolve,  with  all  my  heart, 

With  all  my  powers,  to  serve  the  Lord ; 
Nor  from  his  precepts  e'er  depart, 
Whose  service  is  a  rich  reward. 

3  0,  be  his  service  all  my  joy ; 

Around  let  my  example  shine, 
Till  others  love  the  blest  employ, 
And  join  in  labors  so  divine. 

4  0,  may  I  never  faint  nor  tire, 

Nor,  wandering,  leave  his  sacred  ways ; 
Great  God,  accept  my  soul's  desire, 

And  give  me  strength  to  live  thy  praise. 

4()4.  L.  M. 

First  gave  themsclces  to  the  Lord.  — 2  Cor.  8  :  <5. 

1  While  in  the  hours  of  blooming  youth, 
My  God,  I've  felt  and  owned  thy  truth ; 
Thy  mercies,  with  increasing  age, 
Shall  still  my  grateful  heart  engage. 

2  No  human  power  shall  e'er  control 
i  This  settled  purpose  of  my  soul, 

Or  urge  my  constant  mind  to  stray 
But  where  thy  wisdom  points  the  way. 

8  To  thee,  0  Lord,  myself  I  give ; 
'Tis  to  thy  glory  I  would  live ; 
My  God,  my  Strength,  my  Hope,  my  Joy, 
Thy  praise  shall  all  my  powers  employ. 

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465.  L.    M.  DODJRIDGE. 

Consecration  to  God. 

1  My  gracious  Lord,  I  own  thy  right 

To  every  service  I  can  pay, 
And  call  it  my  supreme  delight 
To  hear  thy  dictates  and  obey. 

2  What  is  my  being  but  for  thee  — 

Its  sure  support,  its  noblest  end  ? 
'Tis  my  delight  thy  face  to  see, 

And  serve  the  cause  of  such  a  Friend. 

3  I  would  not  sigh  for  worldly  joy, 

Or  to  increase  my  worldly  good, 
Nor  future  days  nor  powers  employ 
To  spread  a  sounding  name  abroad. 

4  'Tis  to  my  Saviour  I  would  live  — 

To  him  who  for  my  ransom  died  ; 
Nor  could  all  worldly  honor  give 
Such  bliss  as  crowns  me  at  his  side. 

5  His  work  my  hoary  ago  shall  bless, 

When  youthful  vigor  is  no  more. 
And  my  last  hour  of  life  confess 
His  saving  love,  his  glorious  power. 

466.  S.  M.  C.Wesley. 

To  whom  shall  we  go  ?  —  John  6  :  68. 

1  Ah,  whither  should  I  go, 

Burdened,  and  sick,  and  faint  ? 
To  whom  should  I  my  troubles  show, 
And  pour  out  my  complaint  ? 

2  My  Saviour  bids  me  come  : 

Ah,  why  do  I  delay  ? 
He  calls  the  weary  sinner  home, 
And  yet  from  him  I  stay. 


PENITENCE    AND    CONSECRATION. 

3  What  worldly  tie  must  break, 

What  idol  yet  depart, 
Which  will  not  let  the  Saviour  take 
Possession  of  my  heart  ? 

4  Jesus,  the  hinderance  show 

Which  I  have  feared  to  see, 
And  let  me  now  consent  to  know 
What  keeps  me  back  from  thee. 

5  0,  break  the  fatal  chain, 

And  all  my  bonds  remove, 

Nor  let  one  bosom  sin  remain, 

To  keep  me  from  thy  love. 

467.  7b. 

A  Living  Sacrifice.  — Rom.  12  :  1. 

1  Jesus,  who,  upon  the  tree, 
Wast  an  offering  for  me, 

Take  this  throbbing  heart  of  mine  • 
Lay  it  on  thy  holy  shrine. 

2  As  thy  love  accepteth  nought 
Save  what  love  itself  hath  wrought, 
Offer  thou  my  sacrifice, 

Else  to  heaven  it  cannot  rise. 

3  Take  away  my  erring  will ; 
All  my  wayward  passions  kill ; 
Tear  my  heart  from  out  my  heart, 
Though  it  cost  me  bitter  -smart. 

4  Fain  were  I  of  self  bereft, 
Nought  but  thee  within  me  left ; 
Living  sacrifice  I  am, 

Offered  only  in  thy  name. 


EXPERIENCE    AND   LIFE. 

468.  C.  M.  Beddomb. 

Forsaking  all  for  Christ.  —  Luke  14  :  33. 

1  And  must  I  part  with  all  I  have, 

My  dearest  Lord,  for  thee  ? 
It  is  but  right,  since  thou  hast  done 
Much  more  than  this  for  me. 

2  Yes,  let  it  go :  one  look  from  thee 

Will  more  than  make  amends 
For  all  the  losses  I  sustain 
Of  credit,  riches,  friends. 

3  Ten  thousand  worlds,  ten  thousand  lives, 

How  worthless  they  appear, 
Compared  with  thee,  supremely  good, 
Divinely  bright  and  fair ! 

-1  Saviour  of  souls,  could  I  from  thee 
A  single  smile  obtain, 
The  loss  of  all  things  I  could  bear. 
And  glory  in  my  gain. 

4()9.  8s  &  4.  Elliott. 

Thy  Will  be  done.—  Matt.  6  :  10. 

1  My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 
Far  from  my  home  on  life's  rough  way, 
0,  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say, 

Thy  will  be  done. 

2  What  though  in  lonely  grief  I  sigh 
For  friends  beloved  no  longer  nigh  ? 
Submissive  still  would  I  reply, 

Thy  will  be  done. 

8  If  thou  shouldst  call  me  to  resign 

What  most  I  prize,  —  it  ne'er  was  mine, — 
I  only  yield  thee  what  was  thine: 


Thy  will  be  done. 


PENITENCE    AND    CONSECRATION. 

4  If  but  my  fainting  heart  be  blest 
With  thy  sweet  Spirit  for  its  guest, 
My  God,  to  thee  I  leave  the  rest  : 

Thy  will  be  clone. 

5  Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day ; 
Blend  it  with  thine,  and  take  away 
Whatc'er  now  makes  it  hard  to  say, 

Thy  will  be  done. 

6  Then,  when  on  earth  I  breathe  no  more 
The  prayer  oft  mixed  with  tears  before, 
I'll  sing  upon  a  happier  shore, 

Thy  will  be  done. 

470.  CM.  Waits. 

Giving  all  to  God. 

1  How  can  I  sink  with  such  a  prop 

As  my  eternal  God, 
Who  bears  the  earth's  huge  pillars  up, 
And  spreads  the  heavens  abroad  ? 

2  How  can  I  die  while  Jesus  lives, 

Who  rose  and  left  the  dead  ? 
Pardon  and  grace  my  soul  receives 
From  my  exalted  Head. 

3  All  that  I  am,  and  all  I  have, 

Shall  be  forever  thine ; 
Whate'er  my  duty  bids  me  give, 
My  cheerful  hands  resign. 

4  Yet,  if  I  might  make  some  reserve, 

And  duty  did  not  call, 
I  love  my  God  with  zeal  so  great, 
That  I  should  give  him  all. 


EXPERIENCE    AND   LIFE. 

471.  C.  M.  Newton. 

Now,  Lord,  Ixcould  he  thine  alone. 

1  As  by  the  light  of  opening  day 

The  stars  are  all  concealed, 
So  earthly  pleasures  fade  away 
When  Jesus  is  revealed. 

2  These  pleasures  now  no  longer  please, 

No  more  content  afford  ; 
Far  from  my  heart  be  joys  like  these, 
For  I  have  seen  the  Lord. 

3  Now,  Lord,  I  would  be  thine  alone, 

And  wholly  live  to  thee ; 
But  may  I  hope  that  thou  wilt  own 
A  worthless  one  like  me  ? 

4  Yes ;  though  of  sinners  I'm  the  worst, 

I  cannot  doubt  thy  will ; 
For  if  thou  hadst  not  loved  me  first, 
I  had  refused  thee  still. 

472.  L.  M.  Watt* 

What  Sinners  value  I  resign.  —  Ps.  17. 

\    What  sinners  value  I  resign  ; 

Lord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine  ; 
1  shall  behold  thy  blissful  face,- 
And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 

2  This  life's  a  dream,  an  empty  show ; 
But  the  bright  world  to  which  I  go 
Hath  joys  substantial  and  sincere: 
When  shall  I  wake,  and  find  me  there? 

8  0,  glorious  hour!  0,  blest  abode! 
1  shall  be  near  and  like  my  God, 
And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control 
The, sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 

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473.  8s  &  7s.  Miss  Gaant. 

lie  that  loveth  father  .  .  .  more  than  Me.  —  Matt.  10  :  37. 

1  Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken 

All  to  leave  and  follow  thee  ; 
Naked,  poor,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou  from  hence  my  all  shalt  be. 
Ivnovv,  my  soul,  thy  full  salvation  ;    . 

Rise  o'er  sin,  and  fear,  and  care  ; 
Joy  to  find  in  every  station 

Something  still  to  do  or  bear. 

2  Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory, 

Armed  by  faith,  and  winged  by  prayer , 
Heaven's  eternal  day  before  thee  — 

God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there. 
Soon  shall  close  thine  earthly  mission. 

Soon  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days  ; 
Hope  shall  change  to  glad  fruition, 

Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 

474.  .  L.  31.  S.  F.  Smith 

17  are  not  your  own.  —  1  Cor.  G  :  19. 

1  0,  not  my  own  this  wondrous  frame, 

Its  curious  work,  its  living  soul, 
But  his  who  for  my  ransom  came  — 
Slain  for  my  sake,  he  claims  the  whole. 

2  0,  not  my  own  the  grace  that  keeps 

My  feet  from  fierce  temptations  free  ; 
0,  not  my  own  the  thought  that  leaps. 
Adoring,  blessed  Lord,  to  thee. 

3  0,  not  my  own  !     I'll  soar  and  sing, 

When  life,  with  all  its  toils,  is  o'er, 
And  thou  thy  trembling  lamb  shalt  bring 
Safe  home,  to  wander  never  more. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 
475.  8s  &  7s.  Miss  Grant. 

TfV  have  left  all  and  followed  Thee.  —  Mark  10  :  28. 

1  Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 

All  to  leave  and  follow  thee  ;     . 
Naked,  poor,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou  from  hence  my  all  shalt  be  ; 
Perish  every  fond  ambition, 

All  I've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known  ; 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition ! 

God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own. 

2  Let  the  world  despise  and  leave  me  : 

They  have  left  my  Saviour  too  ;      j 
Human  hearts  and  looks  deceive  me  : 

Thou  art  not,  like  them,  untrue  ; 
And,  while  thou  shalt  smile  upon  me, 

God  of  wisdom,  love,  and  might, 
Foes  may  hate,  and  friends  may  scorn  me 

Show  thy  face,  and  all  is  bright. 

o  Man  may  trouble  and  distress  me  : 

'Twill  but  drive  me  to  thy  breast ; 
Life  with  trials  hard  nyiy  press  me  : 

Heaven  will  bring  me  sweeter  rest. 
0,  'tis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 

While  thy  love  is  left  to  me  ; 
0,  'twere  not  in  joy  to  charm  me, 

Were  that  joy  unmixed  with  thee. 


REGENERATION. 
47().  S.  M.  Bui.finch. 

The  NetO  Life. 

1  Uow'glorious  is  the  hour 

When  first  our  souls  awake, 
And  through  thy  Spirit's  quickening  power 
Of  the  new  life  partake. 


REGENERATION. 

2  With  richer  beauty  glows 

The  world,  before  so  fair ; 
Her  holy  light  Religion  throws, 
Reflected  everywhere. 

3  Amid  repentant  tears 

We  feel  sweet  peace  within  — 
We  know  the  God  of  mercy  hears, 
And  pardons  every  sin. 

4  Born  of  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 

Thy  Spirit  may  we  share  ; 
Deep  in  our  hearts  inscribe  thy  word 
And  place  thine  image  there. 

477.  l.  M. 

A  tietc  Heart  icill  I  give  you.  —  Ezek.  36  :  '20. 

1  Here  is  my  heart  —  I  give  it  thee  ; 

My  God,  I  heard  thee  call  and  say, 
1  Not  to  the  world,  my  child  —  to  me  ! ' 

I  heard  thy  voice,  and  will  obey : 
Here  is  love's  offering  to  my  King, 
Which  in  glad  sacrifice  I  bring. 

2  Here  is  my  heart  —  so  hard  before, 

But  now  by  thy  rich  grace  made  meet ; 
Yet,  bruised  and  sad,  it  can  but  pour 

Its  tears  and  anguish  at  thy  feet ; 
It  groans  beneath  the  weight  of  sin  : 
It  sighs  salvation's  joy  to  win. 

3  Here  is  my  heart:  its  longings  end 

In  Christ,  as  near  his  cross  it  draws  ; 
It  says,  '  Thou  art  my  Rest,  my  Friend  — 

Thy  precious  blood  my  ransom  was : ' 
In  thee,  the  Saviour,  it  has  found 
That  peace  and  blessedness  abound. 

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478.  C.  M.  Bonar. 

To  shall  Jind  Rest  to  your  Souls.  —  Matt.  11 :  29. 

1  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

'  Come  unto  me,  and  rest ; 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 

Thy  head  upon  my  breast : ' 
I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was, 

Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad  ; 
I  found  in  him  a  resting-place, 

And  he  has  made  me  glad. 

2  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

4  Behold,  I  freely  give 
The  living  water :   thirsty  one, 

Stoop  down,  and  drink,  and  live.' 
1  came  to  Jesus,  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream  — 
My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived, 

And  now  I  live  in  him. 

3  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

'  I  am  this  dark  world's  light  : 
Look  unto  me ;  thy  morn  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  day  be  bright.' 
I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

In  him  my  Star,  my  Sun  ; 
And  in  that  light  of  life  I'll  walk 

Till  all  my  journey's  done. 

479.  C.  M.  W.  Hathaway 

Ye  must  be  born  again.  —  John  3  :  7. 

1  The  Saviour  speaks  to  every  heart : 
May  he  not  speak  in  vain, 
But  unto  all  this  truth  impart  — 
Ye  must  be  born  again. 


REGENERATION. 

2  The  rich,  the  poor,  the  sad,  the  blest, 

To  every  class  of  men, 
The  words  of  Jesus  are  addressed, 
Ye  must  be  born  again. 

3  Wouldst  thou  be  happy  in  the  Lord,   - 

And  unto  life  attain  ? 
Hear  and  obey  the  solemn  word, 
Ye  must  be  born  again. 

4  Wouldst  thou  enjoy  the  rest  above, 

Beyond  the  reach  of  pain, 
The  Sabbath  of  eternal  love  ? 
Ye  must  be  born  again. 

480.  L.  M.  HlI.LIlOUSB. 

Joy  of  the  Convert. 

1  The  Saviour  smiles  —  upon  my  soul 
New  tides  of  hope  tumultuous  roll : 
His  voice  proclaims  my  pardon  found  ; 
Seraphic  transport  wings  the  sound. 

2  Earth  has  a  joy  unknown  in  heaven  — 
The  new-born  peace  of  sins  forgiven  : 
Tears  of  such  pure  and  deep  delight, 
Ye  angels,  never  dimmed  your  sight. 

3  Ye  know  where  morn  exulting  springs, 
And  evening  folds  her  drooping  wings  ; 
Loud  is  your  song:  the  heavenly  plain 
Is  shaken  by  your  choral  strain. 

4  But  I  amid  your  choirs  shall  shine, 
And  all  your  knowledge  will  be  mine ; 
Ye  on  your  harps  must  lean  to  hear 

A  secret  chord  that  mine  will  bear. 

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EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

481.  S.  M.  Johns. 

Except  a  Man  be  born  again.  —  John  3  :  3. 

1  Tnou  must  be  bom  again  : 

Such  was  the  solemn  word 
To  him  who  came,  not  all^n  vain. 
By  night  to  seek  his  Lord. 

2  Thou  must  be  born  again  — 

But  not  the  birth  of  clay : 
Th'  immortal  seed  must  thence  obtain 
Deliverance  into  day. 

3  Thou,  in  thy  inmost  mind. 

Must  own  the  same  control  — 
The  same  regenerating  wind 
Must  move  and  guide  thy  soul. 

4  Except  thou  choose  and  trace 

The  steps  the  Master  trod, 
Thou  canst  not  be  an  heir  of  grace, 
A  conscious  child  of  God. 

5  The  mortal's  birth  is  past ; 

Th'  immortal's  birth  must  be  ; 
Seek  well,  and  thou  shalt  find  at  last 
That  blest  nativity. 

482.  C.  M.  Watts 

Conviction  by  the  Law.  —  Rom.  7  :  9. 

1  Lord,  how  secure  my  conscience  was, 

And  felt  no  inward  dread  ! 
1  was  alive  without  the  law, 

And  thought  my  sins  were  dead. 

2  My  hopes  of  heaven  were  firm  and  bright ; 

But  since  the  precept  came 
With  such  convincing  power  and  light, 
I  find  how  vile  I  am. 

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REGENERATION. 

3  My  oruilt  appeared  but  small  before^ 

Till  I  with  terror  saw 
How  perfect,  holy,  just,  and  pure 
Is  thine  eternal  law. 

4  Then  felt  my  soul  the  heavy  load  ; 

My  sins  revived  a^ain  ; 
I  had  provoked  a  holy  God, 
And  all  my  hopes  were  slain. 

5  My  God,  I  cry  with  every  breath 

For  some  kind  power  to  save  ; 
0,  break  the  yoke  of  sin  and  death, 
And  thus  redeem  the  slave. 

483.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Regeneration. 

1  When  God  revealed  his  gracious  name, 

And  changed  my  mournful  state, 
My  rapture  seemed  a  pleasing  dream, 
The  grace  appeared  so  great. 

2  The  world  beheld  the  glorious  change. 

And  did  thy  hand  confess ; 
My  tongue  broke  out  in  unknown  strains, 
And  sung  surprising  grace. 

3  The  Lord  can  clear  the  darkest  skies, 

Can  give  us  day  for  night, 
Make  drops  of  sacred  sorrow  rise 
To  rivers  of  delight. 

4  Let  those  that  sow  in  sadness  wait 

Till  the  fair  harvest  come  : 
They  shall  confess  their  sheaves  are  great, 
And  shout  the  blessings  home. 

5  Though  seed  lie  buried  long  in  dust, 

'Twill  not  deceive  their  hope  ; 
The  precious  grain  can  ne'er  be  lost, 
For  grace 'insures  the  crop. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

484.  6s  &  9s.  C.  Wesley, 

The  New  Convert. 

1  0,  how  happy  are  they 
Who  the  Saviour  obey, 

And  have  laid  up  their  treasures  above ! 
Tongue  can  never  express 
The  sweet  comfort  and  peace 

Of  a  soul  in  its  earliest  love. 

2  It  was  heaven  below 
My  Redeemer  to  know  ; 

And  the  angels  could  do  nothing  more 

Than  to  fall  at  his  feet, 

And  the  story  repeat, 
And  the  Lover  of  sinners  adore. 

3  0,  the  rapturous  height 
Of  that  holy  delight 

Which  I  felt  in  the  life-giving  blood  1 

Of  my  Saviour  possessed, 

I  was  perfectly  blest, 
As  if  filled  with  the  fulness  of  God, 

4  Jesus  all  the  day  long- 
Was  my  joy  and  my  song  : 

0  that  all  his  salvation  might  sec ! 

He  hath  loved  me,  I  cried ; 
He  hath  suffered  and  died 
To  redeem  even  rebels  like  me. 

485.  C.    M.  COLVEB 
Conversion. 

1  I  love  to  think  of  that  blest  hour 

When  Jesus  made  me  his  — 
Subdued  me  by* his  Spirit's  power, 
And  hushed  my  soul  to  peace. 


BENGENfiRATION. 

2  He  gave  me  eyes  my  Lord  to  see, 

As  one  that  had  been  slain. 
And  whispered,  '  This  I  bore  for  thee  — 
For  thee  endured  the  pain.' 

3  He  gave  me  ears  his  voice  to  hear  ; 

And  then  for  me  he  cried, 
1  Father,  this  mourning  sinner  spare,' 
And  showed  his  wounded  side. 

4  And  then  he  looked  on  me  and  smiled, 

And  spake  my  sins  forgiven ; 
He  owned  me  his  adopted  child, 
And  sealed  me  heir  of  heaven. 

5  'Twas  then  I  learned  his  saving  power, 

And  tuned  my  heart  to  praise  ; 
•     The  fragrance  of  that  hallowed  hour 
Shall  sweeten  all  my  days. 

486.  CM.  Wattu 

Iff  hath  put  a  neio  Soyig  in  my  Mouth.  —  Ps.  40  :  3. 

1  I  waited  patient  for  the  Lord : 

He  bowed  to  hear  my  cry ; 
He  saw  me  resting  on  his  word, 
And  brought  salvation  nigh. 

2  He  raised  me  from  a  horrid  pit, 

Where,  mourning,  long  I  lay, 
And  from  my  bonds  released  my  feet  — 
Deep  bonds  of  miry  clay. 

3  Firm  on  a  rock  he  made  me  stand, 

And  taught  my  cheerful  tongue 
To  praise  the  wonders  of  his  hand 
In  new  and  thankful  song. 

4  I'll  spread  his  works  of  grace  abroad  ; 

The  saints  with  joy  shall  hear, 
And  sinners  learn  to  make  my  God 
Tlieir  only  hope  and  fear. 

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EXPERIENCE    AND   LIFE. 

487.  8s  &   7s.   [Peculiar.]  MOORE. 
Ail  Tilings  are  become  new.  —  2  Cor.  5:  17. 

1  Since  first  thy  word  awaked  my  heart, 

Like  light  new  dawning  o'er  me, 
Where'er  I  turn  my  eyes,  thou  art 
All  light  and  love  before  me. 

2  Nought  else  I  feel,  or  hear,  or  see  — 

All  bonds  of  earth  I  sever ; 
Thee,  0  my  Lord,  and  only  thee, 
I  live  for  now  and  ever. 

3  Like  him  whose  fetters  dropped  away 

When  light  shone  o'er  his  prison, 
My  soul,  now  touched  by  mercy's  ray, 
Hath  from  its  chains  arisen. 

4  And  shall  the  soul  thou  bid'st  be  free 

Return  to  bondage  ?     Never  : 
Thee,  0  my  God,  and  only  thee, 
I  live  for  now  and  ever. 

488.  C.  H.  C.  Wesley 

Create  in  me  a  clean  Heart.  —  Pd.  .31 :  10. 

1  0  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God  !  — 

A  heart  from  sin  set  free, 
A  heart  that's  sprinkled  with  the  blood 
So  freely  shed  for  me. 

2  0  for  a  lowly,  contrite  heart, 

Believing,  true,  and  clean, 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
From  him  that  dwells  within  ! 

3  Thy  nature,  gracious  Lord,  impart; 

Come  quickly  from  above  ; 
Write  thy  new  name  upon  my  heart  — 
Thj  new,  best  name  of  Love.  . 


REGENERATION. 

489.  €.  M.  Watts. 

Born,  not  of  the  Will  of  Man,  but  of  God.  —  Joim  I  :  13. 

1  Not  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth, 

Nor  rites  that  God  has  given, 
Nor  will  of  man,  nor  blood,  nor  birth. 
Can  raise  a  soul  to  heaven. 

2  Through  faith  the  will  of  God  alone 

Creates  us  heirs  of  grace  — 
Bom  in  the  image  of  his  Son, 
A  new,  peculiar  race. 

3  The  Spirit,  like  some  heavenly  wind, 

Blows  on  the  sons  of  flesh, 

New-models  all  the  carnal  mind, 

And  forms  the  man  afresh. 

4  Our  quickened  souls  awake  and  rise 

From  the  long  sleep  of  death  ; 
On  heavenly  things  we  fix  our  eyes, 
And  praise  employs  our  breath. 

490.  c.  M.  .         giswioB. 

A  neio  Creature.  — 2  Cor.  5  :  17. 

1  Sweet  was  the  time  when  first  I  felt 

The  Saviour's  pardoning  blood 
Applied  to  cleanse  my  soul  from  guilt, 
And  bring  me  home  to  God. 

2  Soon  as  the  morn  the  light  revealed, 

His  praises  tuned  my  tongue ; 
And  when  the  evening  shade  prevailed, 
His  love  was  all  my  song. 

3  In  prayer  my  soul  drew  near  the  Lord, 

And  saw  his  glory  shine ; 
And  when  I  read  his  holy  word, 
I  called  each  promise  mine. 
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EXPERIENCE   AND   LIFE. 
FAITH. 

491  S.  H.  M. 

Faith  which  worketh  by  Love.  —  Gal.  5 :  6. 

1  Faith  is  the  Christian's  prop, 

Whereon  his  sorrows  lean  ; 
It  is  the  substance  of  his  hope, 

His  proof  of  things  unseen  ; 
It  is  the  anchor  of  his  soul 
When  tempests  rage  and  billows  roll. 

2  Faith  is  the  polar  star   . 

That  guides  the  Christian's  way, 
Directs  his  wanderings  from  afar 

To  realms  of  endless  day ; 
It  points  the  course,  where'er  he  roam, 
And  safely  leads  the  pilgrim  home. 

8  Faith  is  the  rainbow's  form 

Hung  on  the  brow  of  heaven, 
The  glory  of  the  passing  storm, 

The  pledge  of  mercy  given ; 
It  is  the  bright,  triumphal  arch 
Through  which  the  saints  to  glory  march. 

4  The  faith  that  works  by  love, 

And  purifies  the  heart, 
A  foretaste  of  the  joys  above 

To  mortals  can  impart ; 
It  bears  us  through  this  earthly  strife, 
And  triumphs  in  immortal  life. 

492.  C.  M.  Watts. 

The  Evidence  of  Things  not  seen.  —  Heb.  11:1. 

1  Faith  is  the  brightest  evidence 
Of  things  beyond  our  sight, 
Breaks  through  the  clouds  of  flesh  and  sense, 
And  dwells  in  heavenly  light. 


FAITH. 

2 'It  sets  time  past  in  present  view, 
Brings  distant  prospects  home, 
Of  things  a  thousand  years  ago, 
Or  thousand  years  to  come. 

3  By  faith  we  know  the  worlds  were  made 

By  God's  almighty  word  ; 
Abrah'm,  to  unknown  countries  led, 
By  faith  obeyed  the  Lord. 

4  He  sought  a  city,  fair  and  high, 

Built  by  the  eternal  hands ; 
And  faith  assures  us,  though  we  die, 
That  heavenly  building  stands. 

493.  C.  M.  Watts. 

The  Cloud  of  Witnesses.  —  Heb.  12:  1. 

1  Give  me  the  wings  of  faith,  to  rise 

Within  the  veil,  and  see 
The  saints  above  —  how  great  their  joys, 
How  bright  their  glories  be. 

2  Once  they  were  mourning  here  below, 

And  wet  their  couch  with  tears  ; 
They  wrestled  hard,  as  we  do  now, 
With  sins,  and  doubts,  and  fears. 

3  I  ask  them  whence  their  victory  came  ; 

They,  with  united  breath, 
Ascribe  their  conquest  to  the  Lamb, 
Their  triumph  to  his  death. 

4  They  marked  the  footsteps  that  he  trod. 

His  zeal  inspired  their  breast, 
And  following  their  triumphant  Lord, 
Possess  the  promised  rest. 

5  Our  glorious  Leader  claims  our  praise 

For  his  own  pattern  given  ; 
While  the  long  cloud  of  witnesses 
Show  the  same  path  to  heaven. 


EXPERIENCE   AND   LIFE. 

494.  c.  m. 

Have  Faith  in  Go d.  —Mark  11:22. 

1  0  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink, 

Though  pressed  by  every  foe, 
That  will  not  tremble  on  the  brink 
Of  any  earthly  woe  ;  — 

2  That  will  not  murmur  nor  complain 

Beneath  the  chastening  rod, 
But,  in  the  hour  of  grief  or  pain, 
Will  lean  upon  its  God  ;  — 

3  A  faith  that  shines  more  bright  and  clear 

When  tempests  rage  without ; 
That  when  in  danger  knows  no  fear, 
In  darkness  feels  no  doubt ;  — 

4  A  faith  that  keeps  the  narrow  way 

Till  life's  last  hour  is  fled, 
And  with  a  pure  and  heavenly  ray 
Lights  up  a  dying  bed  ! 

5  Lord,  give  us  such  a  faith  as  this, 

And  then,  whate'er  may  come, 
We'll  taste,  e'en  here,  the  hallowed  bliss 
Of  an  eternal  home. 

49.5.  C.  M.  Turner. 

Power  of  Faith. 

1  Faith  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss, 

And  saves  us  from  its  snares : 
It  yields  support  in  all  our  toils, 
And  softens  all  our  cares. 

2  The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  power 

The  healing  balm  to  give  ; 
That  balm  the  saddest  heart  can  cheer, 
And  make  the  dying  live. 

'  3(M 


FAITH. 

3  Wide  it  unveils  the  heavenly  woild„ 

Where  endless  pleasures  reign ; 
It  bids  us  seek  our  portion  there, 
Nor  bids  us  seek  in  vain. 

4  Faith  shows  the  promises,  all  sealed 

With  our  Redeemer's  blood  ; 
It  helps  our  feeble  hope  to  rest 
Upon  a  faithful  God. 

5  There,  still  unshaken,  would  we  rest, 

Till  this  frail  body  dies, 
And  then,  on  faith's  triumphant  wing, 
To  endless  glory  rise. 

496.  Gs  &  4s.  Palmeb. 

I  live  by  the  Faith  of  the  Son  of  God  —  Gal.  2  :  20. 

1  My  faith  looks  up  to  thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 

Saviour  divine ; 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray  ; 
Take  all  my  guilt  away  ; 
0,  let  me  from  this  day 

Be  wholly  thine. 

2  May  thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, 

My  zeal  inspire ; 
As  thou  hast  died  for  me, 
0,  may  my  love  to  thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be  — 

A  living  fire. 

3  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

Be  thou  my  Guide  : 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day, 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  thee  aside. 

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EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

49/.  L.   M.  DtlUMMONH. 

Faith  without  Works  is  dead.  —  James  2  :  26. 

1  As  body  when  the  soul  has  fled, 
As  barren  trees  decayed  and  dead, 
Is  faith  —  a  hopeless,  lifeless  thing, 
If  not  of  righteous  deeds  the  spring. 

2  One  cup  of  healing  oil  and  wine, 
One  tear-drop  shed  on  mercy's  shrine, 
Is  thrice  more  grateful,  Lord,  to  thee, 
Than  lifted  eye  or  bended  knee. 

3  In  true  and  heaven-born  faith,  we  trace 
The  source  of  every  Christian  grace ; 
Within  the  pious  heart  it  plays  — 

A  living  fount  of  joy  and  praise. 

4  Kind  deeds  of  peace  and  love  betray 
Where'er  the  stream  has  found  its  way  ; 
But  where  these  spring  not  rich  and  fair, 
The  stream  has  never  wandered  there. 

498.  L.  M.  Newton. 

The  Elope  of  Righteousness  by  Faith.  —  Gal.  5 :  5. 

1  As  when  the  weary  traveller  gains 

The  height  of  some  o'erlooking  hill, 
His  heart  revives,  if  o'er  the  plains 

He  sees  his  home,  though  distant  still,— 

2  So  when  the  Christian  pilgrim  views, 

By  faith,  his  mansion  in  the  skies, 
The  sight  his  fainting  strength  renews, 
And  wings  his  speed  to  reach  the  prize. 

3  '  'Tis  there,'  he  says,  i  I  am  to  dwell 

With  Jesus  in  the  realms  of  day ; 
Then  shall  I  bid  my  cares  farewell, 
Awl  he  will  wipe  my  tears  away.' 


FAITH. 

499.  L.  M.  Waits. 

For  we  walk  by  Faith.  —  2  Cor.  5:7- 

1  'Tis  by  tlie  faith  of  joys  to  come 

We  walk  through  deserts  dark  as  night ; 
Till  we  arrive  at  heaven,  our  home, 
Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light 

2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies ; 

She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear ; 
Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries, 
And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desert  through, 

While  faith  inspires  a  heavenly  ray, 

Though  lions  roar,  and  tempests  blow, 

And  rocks  and  dangers  fill  the  way. 

500.  CM.  Wkeford. 

Lord,  I  believe  ;  help  Thou  mine  Unbelief.  —  Mark  9  :  24. 

1  Lord,  1  believe :  thy  power  I  own ; 

Thy  word  I  would  obey  ; 
I  wander  comfortless  and  lone, 
When  from  thy  truth  I  stray. 

2  Lord,  I  believe  ;  but  gloomy  fears 

Sometimes  bedim  my  sight; 
1  look  to  thee  with  prayers  and  tears, 
And  cry  for  strength  and  light. 

3  Lord,  I  believe  ;  but  oft,  I  know, 

My  faith  is  cold  and  weak  ; 
My  weakness  strengthen,  and  bestow 
The  confidence  I  seek. 

4  Yes,  I  believe  ;  and  only  thou 

Canst  give  my  soul  relief ; 
Lord,  to  thy  truth  my  spirit  bow ; 
Help  thou  mine  unbelief. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

501.  S.  M.  c.  Wesley. 

The  Just  shall  live  by  Faith.  —  Heb.  10  :  38. 

1  If  through  unruffled  seas 

Toward  heaven  we  calmly  sail, 
With  grateful  hearts,  0  God,  to  thee 
We'll  own  the  fostering  gale. 

2  But  should  the  surges  rise, 

And  rest  delay  to  come, 
Blest  be  the  sorrow,  kind  the  storm 
Which  drives  us  nearer  home. 

3  Soon  shall  our  doubts  and  fears 

All  yield  to  thy  control ; 
Thy  tender  mercies  shall  illume 
The  midnight  of  the  soul. 

4  Teach  us,  in  every  state, 

To  make  thy  will  our  own, 
And  when  the  joys  of  sense  depart, 
To  live  by  faith  alone. 

502.  c.  M. 

Faith  as  a  Grain  of  Mustard  Seed.  —  Matt.  17  :  20. 

1  That  might  of  faith,  0  Lord,  bestow, 

Which  cannot  ask  in  vain, 
Which  will  not  let  the  angel  go 
Until  the  prayer  it  gain. 

2  On  me  the  faith  divine  bestow 

Which  doth  the  mountain  move, 
And  all  my  spotless  life  shall  show 
Th'  omnipotence  of  love. 

3  And,  Father,  when  I  doubt  that  1 

Can  live  and  sin  no  more, 
Then,  if  on  thee  I  dare  rely, 
The  faith  shall  bring  the  power. 


HELP    AND    TRUST. 

503.  C.  M.  Barton. 

They  shall  bear  Thee  up  in  their  Hands. —  Ps.  91  :  12. 

Thy  path,  like  most  by  mortals  trod, 

Will  have  its  thorns  and  flowers, 
its  stony  steps,  its  velvet  sod, 

Its  sunshine  and  its  showers. 

Thro'  smooth  and  rough,  o'er  flower  and  thorn, 

Beneath  whatever  sky, 
Still  bear  thee  as  a  being  born 

For  immortality. 

And  be  thy  choicest  treasure  stored 

Where  Faith  may  hold  the  key ; 
For  where  our  treasure  is,  our  Lord 

Hath  said,  the  heart  shall  be. 


HELP    AND    TRUST. 

504.  C.  M.  Watts 

They  shall  be  as  Mount  Zion.  —  Ps.  125. 

1  Unshaken  as  the  sacred  hill, 

And  fixed  as  mountains  be, 
Firm  as  a  rock  the  soul  shall  rest, 
That  leans,  0  Lord,  on  thee. 

2  Not  walls  nor  hills  could  guard  so  well 

Old  Salem's  happy  ground, 

As  those  eternal  arms  of  love 

That  every  saint  surround. 

8  Deal  gently,  Lord,  with  souls  sincere, 
And  lead  them  safely  on 
Within  the  gates  of  Paradise, 

Where  Christ,  their  Lord,  is  eone. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

505.  8s,  7s  is  4. 

/  will  never  forsake  thee.  —  Heb.  13 : 5. 

1  Thou,  0  Lord,  wilt  never  leave  me, 

Thou  wilt  never  me  forsake  ; 
Thou  wilt  keep,  and  thou  wilt  save  me, 
While  thy  word  my  guide  I  make : 

Save  from  evil 
For  thy  name  and  mercy's  sake. 

2  When  my  soul  is  dark  and  clouded, 

Torn  with  doubt,  and  worn  with  care, 
Through  the  veil  by  which  'tis  shrouded, 
Light  from  heaven  will  soon  appear, 

And  thy  presence 
Banish  every  doubt  and  fear. 

3  When  my  sky  above  is  glowing, 

And  around  me  all  is  bright, 
Pleasure,  like  a  river  flowing, 
Fills  my  soul  with  sweet  delight : 

Thou  wilt  keep  me, 
Thou  wilt  guide  my  steps  aright. 

4  When  my  feeble  flame  is  dying, 

And  my  soul  about  to  soar 
To  that  land  where  pain  and  sighing 
Shall  be  heard  and  known  no  more, 

Thou  wilt  fill  me 
With  thy  presence  evermore. 

506.  C.    M.  MlLMAN. 

Haste  Thee  to  help  me.  —  Ps.  22  :  19. 

1  0,  help  us,  Lord :  eacli  hour  of  need 
Thy  heavenly  succor  give  ; 
Help  us  in  thought,  and  word,  and  deed, 
Each  hour  on  earth  we  live. 


HELP    AND    TRUST. 


2  0,  help  us  when  our  spirits  bleed 

With  contrite  anguish  sore  ; 
And  when  our  hearts  are  cold  and  dead, 
0.  help  us,  Lord,  the  more. 

3  0,  help  us.  through  the  prayer  of  faith, 

More  firmly  to  believe  ; 
For  still  the  more  the  servant  hath, 
The  more  shall  he  receive. 

4  0,  help  us,  Father,  from  on  high  ; 

We  know  no  help  but  thee ; 
0,  help  us  so  to  live  and  die, 
As  thine  in  heaven  to  be. 


507.  C.  M.  Steele. 

Dependence  on  God. 

1  My  God,  0,  could  I  make  the  claim, 

My  Father  and  my  Friend, 
And  call  thee  mine  by  every  naraf* 
On  which  thy  saints  depend, — 

2  By  every  name  of  power  and  love, 

I  would  thy  grace  entreat ; 
Nor  should  my  humble  hope  remove. 
Nor  leave  thy  mercy-seat. 

3  Yet,  though  my  soul  in  darkness  mourns, 

Thy  word  is  all  my  stay ; 
Here  would  I  rest  till  light  returns ; 
Thy  presence  makes  my  day. 

4  Speak,  Lord,  and  bid  celestial  peace 

Relieve  my  aching  heart ; 
0,  smile,  and  bid  my  sorrows  cease, 
And  all  the  gloom  depart. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

508.  S.    M.  COWPER. 

Dependence  on  God., —  Ps.  127. 

1  To  keep  the  lamp  alive, 

With  oil  we  fill  the  bowl ; 
'Tis  water  makes  the  willow  thrive, 
And  grace  that  feeds  the  soul. 

2  The  Lord's  unsparing  hand 

Supplies  the  living  stream  ; 
It  is  not  at  our  own  command, 
But  still  derived  from  him. 

3  Man's  wisdom  is  to  seek 

His  strength  in  God  alone ; 
And  e'en  an  angel  would  be  weak, 
Who  trusted  in  his  own. 

4  Retreat  beneath  his  wings, 

And  in  his  grace  confide  ; 
This  more  exalts  the  King  of  kings 
Than  all  your  works  beside. 

5  In  God  is  all  our  store  ; 

Grace  issues  from  his  throne  ; 
Whoever  says, '  I  want  no  more/ 
Confesses  he  has  none. 

509.  S.  M.  Watts. 

In  the  Shadow  of  Thy  Wings.  —  Ps.  63  :  7- 

1  My  God,  permit  my  tongue 

This  joy  —  to  call  thee  mine  ; 
And  let  my  early  cries  prevail 
To  taste  thy  love  divine. 

2  For  life,  without  thy  love, 

No  relish  can  afford ; 
No  joy  can  be  compared  with  this— 
To  serve  and  please  the  Lord. 


HELP    AND    TRUSr. 

3  In  wakeful  hours  of  night, 

I  call  my  God  to  mind ; 
I  think  how  wise  thy  counsels  are, 
And  all  thy  dealings  kind. 

4  Since  thou  hast  been  my  help, 

To  thee  my  spirit  flies  ; 
And  on  thy  watchful  providence 
My  cheerful  hope  relies. 

5  The  shadow  of  thy  wings 

My  soul  in  safety  keeps : 
I  follow  where  my  Father  leads, 
And  he  supports  my  steps. 

510.  8s  &  7s.  Lyte. 

Except  the  Lord  build  the  House,  —  Ps.  127  :  1. 

1  Vainly  through  night's  weary  hours, 
Keep  we  watch  lest  foes  alarm  ; 
Vain  our  bulwarks,  and  our  towers, 
But  for  God's  protecting  arm. 

.2  Vain  were  all  our  toil  and  labor, 
Did  not  God  that  labor  bless ; 
Vain,  without  his  grace  and  favor, 
Every  talent  we  possess. 

3  Vainer  still  the  hope  of  heaven 

That  on  human  strength  relies ; 
But  to  him  shall  help  be  given 
Who  in  humble  faith  applies. 

4  Seek  we,  then,  the  Lord's  Anointed ; 

He  shall  grant  us  peace  and  rest : 
Ne'er  was  suppliant  disappointed 

Who  through  Christ  his  praver  address 

3'.3 


EXPERIENCE   AND   LIFE. 

511.  C.  M. 

They  shall  w.ilk  and  not  faint.  —  Is.  40  ;  31. 

1  Supreme  in  wisdom,  as  in  power, 

The  Rock  of  Ages  stands ; 
We  see  him  not,  yet  may  we  trace 
The  working  of  his  hands. 

2  He  gives  the  conquest  to  the  weak, 

Supports  the  fainting  heart, 
And  courage  in  the  evil  hour 
His  heavenly  aids  impart. 

8  Mere  human  power  shall  fast  decay, 
And  youthful  vigor  cease  ; 
But  they  who  wait  upon  the  Lord 
In  strength  shall  still  increase. 

4  They  with  unwearied  feet  shall  tread 

The  path  of  life  divine ; 
With  growing  ardor  onward  move, 
With  growing  brightness  shine. 

5  On  eagles'  wings  they  mount,  they  soar  — - 

The  wings  of  faith  and  love ; 
Till,  past  the  cloudy  regions  here, 
They  rise  to  heaven  above. 

512.  8S    &    7S.  MONTGOMEKY. 
Under  His  Wings  shalt  thou  trust.  — Ps.  91 :  4. 

1  Call  the  Lord  thy  sure  salvation  ; 

Rest  beneath  th'  Almighty's  shade  ; 
In  lils  secret  habitation 

Dwell,  and  never  be  dismayed. 

2  There  no  tumult  can  alarm  thee  : 

Thou  shalt  dread  no  hidden  snare ; 
Guile  nor  violence  can  harm  thee, 
In  eternal  safeguard  there.  • 

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HELP    AND    TUl-f. 

3  Thee,  though  winds  and  waves  are  swelling, 

God,  thy  Hope,  shall  bear  through  all ; 
Plague  shall  not  come  nigh  thy  dwelling ; 
Thee  no  evil  shall  befall. 

4  He  shall  charge  his  angel  legions 

Watch  and  ward  o'er  thee  to  keep, 
Though  thou  walk  through  hostile  regions, 
Though  in  desert  wilds  thou  sleep. 

5  Since,  with  firm  and  pure  affection, 

Thou  on  God  hast  set  thy  love, 
With  the  wings  of  his  protection 
He  shall  shield  thee  from  above. 


513.  a  m. 

The  Form  of  the  Fourth.  — Dan.  3  :  25. 

1  Their  hearts  shall  not  be  moved 

Who  in  the  Lord  confide, 
But,  firm  as  Zion's  hill, 

They  ever  shall  abide  : 
As  mountains  shield  Jerusalem, 
The  Lord  shall  be  a  shield  to  them. 

2  His  blessing  on  them  rests, 

Like  freshening  dew  from  heaven ; 
And  succor  from  his  throne 

In  all  their  need  is  given  : 
Omnipotence  shall  guard  them  well, 
And  peace  remain  on  Israel. 

3  One  like  the  Son  of  God 

Is  walking  at  their  side, 
When  by  the  fervid  flame 

And  fiery  furnace  tried  ; 
And  'tis  enough  that  he  is  near, 
To  strengthen  them  in  every  fear. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

514.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Thou  art  my  Portion,  O  Lord.  —  Fs.  119  :  57. 

1  Thou  art  my  portion,  0  my  God  ; 

Soon  as  I  know  thy  way, 
My  heart  makes  haste  t'  obey  thy  won!, 
And  suffers  no  delay. 

2  I  choose  the  path  of  heavenly  truth, 

And  glory  in  my  choice ; 
Not  all  the  riches  of  the  earth 
Could  make  me  so  rejoice. 

3  The  testimonies  of  thy  grace 

I  set  before  mine  eyes ; 
Thence  I  derive  my  daily  strength, 
And  there  my  comfort  lies. 

4  If  once  I  wander  from  thy  path, 

I  think  upon  my  ways ; 
Then  turn  my  feet  to  thy  commands, 
And  trust  thy  pardoning  grace. 

5  Now  I  am  thine,  forever  thine  ; 

O,  save  thy  servant,  Lord  ; 
Thou  art  my  shield,  my  hiding-place  ; 
My  hope  is  in  thy  word. 

515.  8s  &  7s.  Robinson. 

Hitherto  hath  the  Lord  helped  us.  —  1  Sam.  7  :  12. 

1   Come,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing, 
Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace  ; 
Streams  of  mercy  never  ceasing, 
Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise. 

'J.  Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 
Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above : 
Praise  the  mount  —  I'm  fixed  upon  it  — 
Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love. 

.SK-- 


HELP    AND   TRUST. 

3  Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God  ; 
He,  to  rescue  me  from  danger, 
Interposed  his  precious  blood. 

4  0,  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be  ! 
Let  thy  goodness,  like  a  fetter, 
Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  thee. 

5  Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it ; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love ; 
Here's  my  heart ;  0,  take  and  seal  it ; 
Seal  it  for  thy  courts  above. 

516.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Angels  encamp  round  about  us. —  Ps.  3-i  :  7. 

1  Lord,  I  will  bless  thee  all  my  days ; 

Thy  praise  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue ; 
My  soul  shall  glory  in  thy  grace, 

While  saints  rejoice  to  hear  the  song. 


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Come,  magnify  the  Lord  with  me ; 

Let  every  heart  exalt  his  name  ; 
I  sought  the  eternal  God,  and  he 

Has  not  exposed  my  hope  to  shame. 

I  told  him  all  my  silent  grief; 

My  secret  groaning  reached  his  ears  ; 
He  gave  my  inward  pains  relief, 

And  calmed  the  tumult  of  my  fears. 

His  holy  angels  pitch  their  tents 

Around  the  men  who  serve  the  Lord ; 

0,  fear  and  love  him,  all  his  saints ; 
Accept  His  grace  and  trust  his  word. 

21  317 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

517.  7s  &   6s.   [Peculiar.] 

Trust  and  Strength. 

1  0  Almighty  God  of  love, 

Thy  holy  arm  display  ; 
Send  us  succor  from  above, 

Against  the  evil  day ; 
Arm  our  weakness  with  thy  power, 

Put  thy  strength  our  hearts  within, 
Be  our  stronghold  and  our  tower 

Against  th'  assaults  of  sin. 

2  Could  we  of  thy  strength  take  hold, 

And  always  feel  thee  near, 
Confident,  divinely  bold, 

Our  souls  would  know  no  fear. 
Nothing  could  their  firmness  shock ; 

Though  the  gates  of  hell  assail, 
Were  we  built  upon  the  rock, 

They  never  could  prevail. 

3  Thou  wouldst  in  the  trying  hour 

A  sure  protection  be  ; 
Guard  us  from  temptation's  power, 

And  fix  our  souls  on  thee. 
Lord,  on  thee  our  trust  is  placed ; 

Never  thence  may  we  remove ; 
In  the  arms  of  love  embraced, 

Thine  everlasting  love. 

518.  c.  M. 

In  Thee  is  my  Trust.  —  Ps.  141 :  8. 

1  Blest  is  the  man  who  fears  the  Lord  ; 
His  well-established  mind 
In  every  varying  scene  of  life 
Shall  true  composure  find. 


HELP    AND    TRUST. 

2  Oft  through  the  deep  and  stormy  sea 
The  heavenly  footsteps  lie  ; 
But  on  a  glorious  world  beyond 
His  faith  can  fix  its  eye. 

8  Though  dark  his  present  prospects  be, 
And  sorrows  round  him  dwell, 
Yet  hope  can  whisper  to  his  soul 
That  all  shall  issue  well. 

4  Full  in  the  presence  of  his  God, 
Through  every  scene  he  goes ; 
And,  fearing  him,  no  other  fear 
His  steadfast  bosom  knows. 

519.  6s  &  4s.  Box 

Be  Thou  my  strong  Rock.  —  ?*.  31  :  2. 

1  0  Strong  to  save  and  bless, 
My  Rock  and  Righteousness, 

Draw  near  to  me. 
Blessing,  and  joy,  and  might, 
Wisdom,  and  love,  and  light, 

Are  all  with  thee. 

2  My  Refuge  and  my  Rest, 
As  child  on  mother's  breast 

I  lean  on  thee. 
From  faintness  and  from  fear, 
When  foes  and  ill  are  near, 

Deliver  me. 

3  0,  answer  me,  my  God  ; 
Thy  love  is  deep  and  broad, 

Thy  grace  is  true. 
Thousands  this  grace  have  shared  , 
0,  let  me  now  be  heard, 

0,  love  me  too. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

520.  C.  M.  Ryland. 

With  Thee  is  the  Fountain  of  Life.  —  Fs.  36  :  9. 

1  0  Lord,  I  would  delight  in  thee, 

And  on  thy  care  depend  ; 

To  thee  in  every  trouble  flee, 

My  best,  my  only  Friend. 

2  When  all  created  streams  are  dried, 

Thy  fulness  is  the  same ; 
May  I  with  this  be  satisfied, 
And  glory  in  thy  name. 

0  0  that  I  had  a  stronger  faith, 

To  look  within  the  veil  — 
To  credit  what  my  Saviour  saith, 
Whose  word  can  never  fail ! 

4  0  Lord,  I  cast  my  care  on  thee  ; 
I  triumph  and  adore  ; 
lily  great  concern  shall  ever  be 
To  love  and  please  thee  more. 

521.  S.  M.  TorLADY, 

Trust  in  Hi/n  at  all  'Times.  —  Ps.  62  :  S. 

1  Your  harps,  ye  trembling  saints, 

Down  from  the  willows  take  ; 
Loud  to  the  praise  of  Love  divine 
Let  every  string  awake. 

2  Though  in  a  foreign  land, 

We  are  not  far  from  home  ; 
And  nearer  to  our  house  above 
We  every  moment  come. 

3  His  grace  will  to  the  end 

Stronger  and  Brighter  shine  ; 
Nor  present  things,  nor  things  to  come, 
Shall  quench  the  spark  divine. 


HELP    AND   TRUST. 

4  When  we  in  darkness  walk, 

Nor  feel  the  heavenly  flame, 
Then  is  the  time  to  trust  our  God, 
And  rest  upon  his  name. 

5  Soon  shall  our  doubts  and  fears 

Subside  at  his  control ; 
His  loving-kindness  shall  break  through 
The  midnight  of  the  soul. 

t>  Blest  is  the  man,  0  God, 

That  stays  himself  on  thee  ; 
Who  waits  for  thy  salvation,  Lord, 
Shall  thy  salvation  see. 

522.  S.  M.  Bo.nab. 

When  I  am  weak,  then  am  I  strong.  —  2  Cor.  12  :  10. 

1  To  thee  and  to  thy  love, 

For  help,  0  Lord,  I  flee ; 
In  thy  great  might  I  must  prevail ; 

0  Lord,  deliver  me. 

2  It  is  not  strength  that  wins ; 

My  weakness  is  my  shield  ; 
In  lowly  trust  we  fight  the  fight, 
And  meekness  wins  the  field. 

3  Give  me  the  lowly  heart ; 

Cast  out  each  thought  of  pride  ; 
Let  gentleness  and  love  come  in, 
And  as  my  guests  abide. 

4  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done ; 

1  would  not  choose  my  own  ; 
But  let  me  ever,  ever  be 

Thy  servant,  Lord,  aloue. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

523.  L.  M.  Gaskell. 

All  Things  work  together  for  Good.  —  Rom.  8  :  28. 

1  0  Father,  humbly  we  repose 

Our  souls  on  thee,  who  dwell'st  above, 
And  bless  thee  for  the  peace  which  flows 
From  faith  in  thine  encircling  love. 

2  Though  every  earthly  trust  may  break, 

Infinite  might  belongs  to  thee ; 

Though  every  earthly  friend  forsake, 

Unchangeable  thou  still  wilt  be. 

3  Though  griefs  may  gather  darkly  round, 

They  cannot  veil  us  from  thy  sight ; 
Though  vain  all  human  aid  be  found, 
Thou  every  grief  canst  turn  to  light. 

4  All  tilings  thy  wise  designs  fulfil, 

In  earth  beneath  and  heaven  above ; 
And  good  breaks  out  from  every  ill. 
Through  faith  in  thine  encircling. love. 

524.  L.  M.  Bowring. 

Tie  doeth  all  Things  well. 

0,  let  my  trembling  soul  be  still, 
While  darkness  veils  this  mortal  eye, 

And  wait  thy  wise,  thy  holy  will, 
Wrapped  yet  in  fears  and  mystery  ; 

I  cannot,  Lord,  thy  purpose  see ; 

Yet  all  is  well,  since  ruled  by  thee. 

So,  trusting  in  thy  love,  I  tread 

The  narrow  path  of  duty  on ; 
What  though  some  cherished  joys  are  fled  ? 

What  though  some  flattering  dreams  are  gone  ? 
Yet  purer,  nobler  joys  remain, 
And  peace  is  won  through  conquered  pain. 


HELP    AND    TRUST. 
£25.  7  s  &  6s.  Montgomery 

77te  Lo/-rf  in  my  Salvation.  —  Ps.  27  :  1. 

\  God  is  my  strong  salvation  ; 
What  foe  have  I  to  fear  ? 
In  darkness  and  temptation, 
My  Light,  my  Help  is  near. 

I  Though  hosts  encamp  around  me, 
Firm  in  the  fight  I  stand  ; 
What  terror  can  confound  me, 
With  God  at  my  right  hand  ? 

3  Place  on  the  Lord  reliance  ; 

My  soul,  with  courage  wait ; 
[lis  truth  be  thine  affiance, 
When  faint  and  desolate. 

4  His  might  thy  heart  shall  strengthen, 

His  love  thy  joy  increase  ; 
Mercy  thy  days  shall  lengthen  ; 
The  Lord  will  give  thee  peace. 

526.  S.  31.  Beddome. 

It  is  God  which  worketh  in  you.  —  Phil.  2  .  \.i. 

1  'Tis  God,  the  Spirit,  leads 
In  paths  before  unknown  ; 
The  work  to  be  performed  is  ours : 
The  strength  is  all  his  own. 

•1  Assisted  by  his  grace, 

We  still  pursue  our  way. 
And  hope  at  last  to  reach  the  prize, 
Secure  in  endless  day. 

3  'Tis  he  that  works  to  will ; 
"Tis  he  that  works  to  do ; 
His  is  the  power  by  which  we  act: 
His  be  the  glory  too. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

527.  S.  M.  Pall  Gkkiurd. 

Commit  thy  Way  unto  the  Lord.  —  Psalm  37  :  5. 

1  Commit  thou  all  thy  griefs 

And  ways  into  his  hands,  — 
To  his  sure  trust  and  tender  care 

Who  earth  and  heaven  commands, — 

2  Who  points  the  clouds  their  course, 

Whom  winds  and  seas  obey : 
He  shall  direct  .thy  wandering  feet ; 
He  shall  prepare  thy  way. 

3  No  profit  canst  thou  gain 

By  self-consuming  care ; 
To  Him  commend  thy  cause :  his  car 
Attends  the  softest  prayer. 

4  Then  on  the  Lord  rely, 

So  safe  shalt  thou  go  on ; 
Fix  on  his  work  thy  steadfast  eye, 
So  shall  thy  work  be  done. 

528.  S.  M.  Paul  Gerhard. 

Wait  thou  His  Time.  —  Ps.  30  : 5. 

1  Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears ; 

Hope,  and  be  undismayed  ; 
God  hears  thy  sighs,  God  counts  thy  tears  ; 
God  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 

2  Through  waves,  through  clouds  and  storms, 

He  gently  clears  thy  way ; 
Wait  thou  his  time,  so  shall  the  night 
Soon  end  in  joyous  day. 

3  He  everywhere  hath  rule, 

And  all  things  serve  his  might ; 
His  every  act  pure  blessing  is, 
His  path  unsullied  light. 


HELP    AND    TRUST. 

4  Thou  comprehends  him  not ; 

Yet  earth  and  heaven  tell 
God  sits  as  Sovereign  on  the  throne : 
He  ruleth  all  things  well. 

5  Thou  seest  our  weakness,  Lord  ; 

Our  hearts  are  known  to  thee ; 
0,  lift  thou  up  the  sinking  hand, 
Confirm  the  feeble  knee. 

G  Let  us,  in  life  or  death,- 

Boldly  thy  truth  declare, 
And  publish  with  our  latest  breath 
Thy  love  and  guardian  care. 

529.  7s.  Newto* 

Become  as  little  Children.  —  Matt.  18  :  3. 

1  Quiet,  Lord,  my  froward  heart ; 

Make  me  teachable  and  mild, 
Upright,  simple,  free  from  art. 

Make  me  as  a  little  child  — 
From  distrust  and  envy  free, 
Pleased  with  all  that  pleases  thee. 

2  What  thou  slialt  to-day  provide 

Let  me  as  a  child  receive ; 
What  to-morrow  may  betide, 

Calmly  to  thy  wisdom  leave  ; 
'Tis  enough  that  thou  wilt  care : 
Why  should  I  the  burden  bear  ? 

3  As  a  little  child  relies 

On  a  care  beyond  his  own, 
Knows  he's  neither  strong  nor  wise, 

Fears  to  stir  a  step  alone, 
Let  me  thus  with  thee  abide. 
As  my  Father,  Guard,  and  Guide. 


EXPERIENCE   AND   LIFE. 

530.  0.  M.  Faueb. 

All  Things  work  together  for  Good.  —Rom.  8:  23. 

1  I  worship  thee,  sweet  will  of  God, 

And  all  thy  ways  adore  ; 
And  every  day  I  live,  I  long 
To  love  thee  more  and  more. 

2  Man's  weakness,  waiting  upon  God, 

Its  e»d  can  never  miss ; 
For  man  on  earth  no  work  can  do 
More  angel-like  than  this. 

3  He  always  wins  who  sides  with  God  ; 

To  him  no  chance  is  lost ; 
God's  will  is  sweetest  to  him  when 
It  triumphs  at  his  cost. 

4  111,  that  God  blesses,  is  our  goo<f, 

And  unblest  good  is  ill ; 
And  all  is  right  that  seems  most  wrong, 
If  it  be  his  dear  will. 

5  When  obstacles  and  trials  seem 

Like  prison-walls  to  be, 
I  do  the  little  I  can  do, 
And  leave  the  rest  to  thoe. 

531  .  L.  M.  Montgomery. 

My  Soul  follows  hard  after  Thee.  —  Fs.  63  :  8. 

1  0  God,  thou  art  my  God  alone ; 

Early  to  thee  my  soul  shall  cry, 
A  pilgrim  in  a  land  unknown, 

A  thirsty  land,  whose  springs  are  dry. 

2  O  that  it  were  as  it  hath  been, 

When,  praying  in  the  holy  place, 
Thy  power  and  glory  I  have  seen, 

And  marked  the  footsteps  of  thy  grace  ! 


HELP    AND    TRUST. 

3  Yet,  through  this  rough  and  thorny  maze, 

I  follow  hard  on  thee,  my  God ; 
Thine  hand  unseen  upholds  my  ways ; 
I  lean  upon  thy  staff  and  rod. 

4  Thee,  in  the  watches  of  the  night, 

When  I  remember  on  my  bed, 
Thy  presence  makes  the  darkness  light, 
Thy  guardian  wings  are  round  my  head. 

5  Better  than  life  itself  thy  love, 

Dearer  than  all  beside  to  me ; 
For  whom  have  I  in  heaven  above, 

Or  what  on  earth,  compared  with  thee  ? 

532.  L.  M.  Sarah  F.  Adam*. 

Thy  Will  be  done.—  Matt.  6  :  10. 

1  He  sendeth  sun,  he  sendeth  shower ; 
Alike  they're  needful  for  the  flower ; 
And  joys  and  tears  alike  are  sent 
To  give  the  soul  fit  nourishment : 
As  comes  to  me  or  cloud  or  sun, 
Father,  thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done. 

2  Can  loving  children  e'er  reprove 

With  murmurs  whom  they  trust  and  love  ? 

Creator,  I  would  ever  be 

A  trusting,  loving  child  to  thee. 

As  comes  to  me  or  cloud  or  sun, 

Father,  thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done. 

3  0,  ne'er  will  I  at  life  repine ; 
Enough  that  thou  hast  made  it  mine. 
When  falls  the  shadow  cold  of  death, 
I  yet  will  sing,  with  parting  breath, — 
As  comes  to  me  or  cloud  or  sun, 
Father,  thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

533.  lis    &    10s.  Hl'KLBURT. 

The  Might  of  Faith. 

1  We  will  not  weep;  for  God  is  standing  by  us, 
And  tears  will  blind  us  to  the  blessed  sight; 

"We  will  not  doubt:  if  darkness  still  doth  try  us, 
Our  souls  have  promise  of  serenest  light. 

2  We  will  not  faint :  if  heavy  burdens  bind  us, 
They  press  no  harder  than  our  souls  can  bear  ; 

The  thorniest  way  is  lying  still  behind  us  : 
We  shall  be  braver  for  the  past  despair. 

8  0,  not  in  doubt  shall  be  our  journey's  ending : 
-  Sin,  witli  its  fears,  shall  leave  us  at  the  last ; 
All  its  best  hopes  in  glad  fulfilment  blending, 
Life  shall  with  us  remain  when  death  is  past. 

4  Help  us,  0  Father  :  when  the  world  is  pressing 
On  our  frail  hearts,that  faint  without  their  Priei id, 

Help  us,  0  Father.     Let  thy  constant  blessing 
Strengthen  our  weakness,  till  the  joyful  ^nd. 

.134.  c.  M. 

Trust  ye  in  the  Lord.  —  Is.  2i> :  4. 

1  When  grief  and  anguish  press  me  down, 

And  hope  and  comfort  flee, 

1  cling,  0  Father,  to  thy  throne, 

And  stay  my  heart  on  thee. 

2  When  clouds  of  dark  temptation  rise, 

And  pour  their  wrath  on  me, 
To  thee  for  aid  I  turn  my  eyes, 
And  fix  my  trust  on  thee. 

3  When  death  invades  my  peaceful  home, 

The  sundered  ties  shall  be 

A  closer  bond,  in  time  to  come. 

To  bind  mv  heart  to  thee. 

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HELP    AND    TRUST. 

4  Lord,  not  my  will,  but  thine,  be  done ; 
My  soul  from  fear  set  free  ; 
Her  faith  shall  anchor  at  thy  throne. 
And  trust  alone  in  thee. 

535.  S.  M.  Wkrra 

To  present  you  holy.  —  Col.  1  :  22. 

1  To  God,  the  only  wise, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 

Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies 

Their  humble  praises  bring. 

2  Tis  his  almighty  love, 

His  counsel,  and  his  care, 
Preserves  us  safe  from  sin  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  snare. 

3  He  will  present  our  souls, 

Unblemished  and  complete, 
Before  the  glory  of  his  face, 
With  joys  divinely  great. 

4  Then  all  the  chosen  seed 

Shall  meet  around  the  throne, 
Shall  bless  the  conduct  of  his  grace, 
And  make  his  wonders  known. 

536.  10s.  Bonar. 

Who  moketh  the  Lord  his  Trust  is  blessed.  —  Ps.  43  :  4. 

1  Be  still,  my  soul,  Jehovah  loveth  thee  ; 
Though  dark  and  lone  thy  journey  seems  to  be, 
He  ever  loves  ;  then  trust  him,  trust  him  still  ; 
Be  this  thy  care,  the  doing  of  his  will. 

2  Thy  hand  in  his,  like  fondest,  happiest  child, 
Walk  thou  with  him,  a  Father  reconciled  ; 
Walk  with  him  now,  so  shall  thy  way  be  bright, 
And  all  thy  soul  be  filled  with  his  sweet  light. 

329 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 


LOVE    AND    OBEDIENCE. 

537.  L.  M.  Wati*. 

Nothing  without  Loce.  —  1  Cor.  13. 

1  Had  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews, 
And  nobler  speech  than  angels  use, 

If  love  be  absent,  I  am  found, 

Like  tinkling  brass,  an  empty  sound. 

2  Were  I  inspired  to  preach  and  tell 
All  that  is  done  in  heaven  or  hell, 
Or  could  my  faith  the  world  remove, 
Still  am  I  nothing  without  love. 

3  Should  I  distribute  all  my  store 

To  feed  the  hungry,  clothe  the  poor,  — 

Or  give  my  body  to  the  flame, 

To  gain  a  martyr's  glorious  name,  — 

4  If  love  to  God  and  love  to  men 
Be  absent,  all  my  hopes  are  vain : 
Nor  tongues,  nor  gifts,  nor  fiery  zeal, 
The  work  of  love  can  e'er  fulfil. 

538.  L.  M.  Montgomery. 

Love.  —  l  Cor.  13  :  13. 

1  Faith,  hope,  and  charity,  these  three, 
Yet  is  the  greatest  charity : 

Father  of  lights,  these  gifts  impart 
To  mine  and  every  human  heart, — 

2  Faith,  that  in  prayer  can -never  fail, 
Hope,  that  o'er  doubting  must  prevail, 
And  charity,  whose  name  above 

Is  God's  own  name,  for  God  is  love. 


LOVE    AND    OBEDIENCE. 

3  The  morning  star  is  lost  in  light ; 
Faith  vanishes  at  perfect  sight ; 
The  rainbow  passes  with  the  storm, 
And  hope  with  sorrow's  fading  form. 

4  But  charity,  serene,  sublime, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  death  and  time, 
Like  the  blue  sky's  all-bounding  space, 
Holds  heaven  and  earth  in  its  embrace. 

539.  C.  M.  Drennas. 

The  Law  of  Sympathy.  —  1  Cor.  12  :  2C>. 

1  All  nature  feels  attractive  power, 

A  strong,  embracing  force  ; 
The  drops  that  sparkle  in  the  shower, 
The  planets  in  their  course. 

2  Thus  in  the  universe  of  mind 

Is  felt  the  law  of  love  ; 
The  charity,  both  strong  and  kind, 
For  all  that  live  and  move. 

3  In  this  fine,  sympathetic  chain 

All  creatures  bear  a  part ; 
Their  every  pleasure,  every  pain, 
Linked  to  the  feeling  heart. 

4  More  perfect  bond,  the  Christian  plan 

Attaches  soul  to  soul ; 
Our  neighbor  is  the  suffering  man, 
Though  at  the  farthest  pole. 

5  To  earth  below,  from  heaven  above, 

The  faith  in  Christ  professed 
More  clear  reveals  that  God  is  love. 
And  whom  he  loves  is  blest. 

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EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

540.  c.  M. 

The  yew  Commandment.  —  John  13  :  34. 

1  With  love  the  Saviour's  heart  o'erflowed ; 

Love  spoke  in  every  breath ; 
Supreme  it  reigned,  throughout  his  life, 
And  triumphed  in  his  death. 

2  Behold,  this  new  command  he  gives 

To  those  who  bear  his  name,  — 
That  they  shall  one  another  love, 
As  he  hath  loved  them. 

3  In  every  action,  every  thought, 

Be  this  great  law  fulfilled  ; 
Forgotten  be  each  selfish  aim, 
Each  angry  passion  stilled. 

4  Let  all  who  bear  the  name  of  Christ, 

While  they  his  sufferings  view, 
Think  of  his  words,  '  Each  other  love, 
As  I  have  loved  you.' 

541.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Kuowlcdye  puffeth  up,  Charity  edifieth.  —  1  Cor.  8  :  I. 

1  Happy  the  heart  where  graces  reign, 

Where  love  inspires  the  breast : 
Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train, 
And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 

2  Knowledge,  —  alas!  'tis  all  in  vain, 

And  all  in  vain  our  fear ; 
Our  stubborn  sins  will  fight  and  reign, 
If  love  be  absent  there. 

3  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings, 

When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease ; 
'Tis  this  shall  strike  our  joyful  strings 
In  realms  of  endless  peace. 

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542.  C.   M.  TRLNCE. 

The  Law  of  Love.  —  2  Kings  4  :  3. 

1  Pour  forth  the  oil,  —  pour  boldly  forth  ; 

It  will  not  fail,  until 
Thou  failest  vessels  to  provide 
Which  it  may  largely  fill. 

2  Make  channels  for  the  streams  of  love, 

Where  they  may  broadly  run  ; 
And  love  has  overflowing  streams 
To  fill  them  every  one. 

3  But  if  at  any  time  we  cease 

Such  channels  to  provide, 
The  very  founts  of  love  for  us 
Will  soon  be  parched  and  dried. 

4  For  we  must  share,  if  we  would  keep 

That  blessing  from  above  ; 
Ceasing  to  give,  we  cease  to  have  ;  — 
Such  is  the  law  of  love. 

543.  L.  M.  Sarah  F.  Adams. 
Sing  of  His  Love. 

1  0  human  heart,  thou  hast  a  song 
For  all  that  to  the  earth  belong, 
Whene'er  the  golden  chain  of  love 
Hath  linked  thee  to  the  heaven  above. 

2  0  human  heart,  what  deed  of  thine 
Could  gain  a  kingdom  so  divine  ? 
'Twas  asked  but  this,  in  accents  mild, 
The  gentle  spirit  of  a  child. 

3  0  human  heart  !  that  singest  still, 
Through  chastening  good,  misreckoned  ill, 
Thou  mind'st  Bethesda's  fount  to  feel, 
The  angel  troubles  but  to  heal. 

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544.  8s  &  7s.  C.  Wesley. 

His  Love  is  perfected  in  us.  —  1  John  4  :  12. 

1  Love  divine,  all  love  excelling, 

Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down ; 
Fix  in  us  thy  humble  dwelling, 

All  thy  faithful  mercies  crown : 
Jesus,  thou  art  all  compassion ; 

Pure,  unbounded  love  thou  art ; 
Visit  us  with  thy  salvation, 

Enter  every  trembling  heart. 

2  Breathe,.  0,  breathe  thy  loving  Spirit, 

Into  every  troubled  breast ; 
Let  us  all  in  thee  inherit, 

Let  us  find  thy  promised  rest ; 
Come,  almighty  to  deliver, 

Let  us  all  thy  life  receive ; 
Hasten  thy  return,  and  never, 

Never  more  thy  temples  leave. 

8  Finish  then  thy  new  creation  ; 

Pure  and  spotless  let  us  be ; 
Let  us  see  thy  great  salvation 

Perfectly  restored  in  thee  ; 
Changed  from  glory  into  glory, 

Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place, 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

545.  8s  &  7s. 

The  greatest  of  these  is  Cliarity.  —  1  Cor.  13  :  13. 

1  Meek  and  lowly,  pure  and  holy, 
Chief  among  the  blessed  three, 
Turning  sadness  into  gladness, 
Heaven-born  art  thou,  Charity. 

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LOVE    AND    OBEDIENCE. 

2  Pity  dwelleth  in  thy  bosom, 

Kindness  reigneth  o'er  thy  heart ; 
Gentle  thoughts  alone  can  sway  thee, — 
Judgment  hath  in  thee  no  part. 

8  Hoping  ever,  failing  never, 

Though  deceived,  believing  still ; 
Long  abiding,  all  confiding, 

To  thy  heavenly  Father's  will ;  — 

4  Never  weary  of  well  doing, 
Never  fearful  of  the  end ; 
Claiming  all  mankind  as  brothers. 
Thou  dost  all  alike  befriend. 

546.  L.  M.  Mrs.  Livermore 

Forgive,  and  yc  shall  be  forgiven.  —  Luke  6  :  37. 

1  What  precept,  Jesus,  is  like  thine  — 

Forgive,  as  ye  would  be  forgiven. 
In  this  we  see  the  power  divine 

Which  shall  transform  our  earth  tc  heaven. 

2  0,  not  the  harsh  and  scornful  word 

The  victory  over  sin  can  gain, 
Not  the  dark  prison,  or  the  sword, 
The  shackle,  or  the  weary  chain. 

3  But  from  our  spirits  there,  must  flow 

A  love  that  will  the  wrong  outweigh  ; 
Our  lips  must  only  blessings  know, 
And  wrath  and  sin  shall  die  away. 

4  'Twas  Heaven  that  formed  the  holy  plan 

To  win  the  wanderer  back  by  love ; 
Thus  let  us  save  our  brother  man, 
And  imitate  our  God  above. 

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547.  C.    M.  DODIlRIDfiE. 

Thou  knoiccst  that  I  love  Thee.  —  John  21  :  15. 

1  Do  not  I  love  thee,  0  my  Lord  ? 

Behold  my  heart,  and  see ; 
And  turn  the  dearest  idol  out 
That  dares  to  rival  thee. 

2  Do  not  I  love  thee  from  my  soul  ? 

Then  let  me  nothing  love  : 

Dead  be  my  heart  to  every  joy 

When  Jesus  cannot  move. 

3  Is  not  thy  name  melodious  still 

To  mine  attentive  ear  ? 
Doth  not  each  pulse  with  pleasure  bound 
My  Saviour's  voice  to  hear  ? 

4  Hast  thou  a  lamb  in  all  thy  flock 

I  would  disdain  to  feed  ? 
Hast  thou  a  foe  before  whose  face 
I  fear  thy  cause  to  plead  ? 

5  Thou  know'st  I  love  thee,  dearest  Lord ; 

But,  0,  I  long  to  soar 
Far  from  the  sphere  of  mortal  joys, 
And  learn  to  love  thee  more 

548.  7b.  Cowper 

Lpvest  thou  Mr?  —  John  '21  ;  16. 

1  Hark,  my  soul ;  it  is  the  Lord  ; 
'Tis  thy  Saviour  ;  hear  his  word  ; 
Jesus  speaks;  he  speaks  to  thee, — 
Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me? 

2  I  delivered  thee  when  bound, 

And  when  wounded,  healed  thy  wound  ; 
Sought  thee  wandering,  set  thee  right, 
Turned  thy  darkness  into  light. 

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3  Mine  is  an  unchanging  love, 
Higher  than  the  heights  above, 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath, 
Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death. 

4  Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon, 
When  the  work  of  grace  is  done  ; 
Partner  of  my  throne  shalt  be  ; 
Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me  ? 

5  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint 
That  my  love  is  still  so  faint ; 
Yet  I  love  thee,  and  adore  : 

0  for  grace  to  love  thee  more  ! 

549.  C.    M.  WlIITTIER. 

We  conic  unto  Thee ;  Thou  art  our  God.  —  Jer.  3  :  22. 

1  I  ask  not  now  for  gold  to  gild 

An  aching,  weary  frame  ; 
The  yearning  of  the  mind  is  stilled,  — 
I  ask  not  now  for  fame. 

2  But,  bowed  in  lowliness  of  mind, 

I  make  my  wishes  known  ; 
T  only  ask  a  will  resigned, 
0  Father,  to  thine  own. 

3  In  vain  I  task  my  aching  brain, 

The  sage's  thoughts  to  scan  ; 

1  only  feel  how  weak  I  am, 

How  poor  and  blind  is  man. 

4  And  now  my  spirit  sighs  for  home, 

And  longs  for  light  to  see, 
And,  like  a  weary  child,  would  come, 
0  Father,  unto  thee. 

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550.  C.  M.  Heginbotkam. 

The  beloved  Name. 

1  Blest  Jesus,  when  my  soaring  thoughts 

O'er  all  thy  graces  rove, 
How  is  my  soul  in  transport  lost,  — 
In  wonder,  joy,  and  love  ! 

2  Not  softest  strains  can  charm  my  ears 

Like  thy  beloved  name  ; 
Nor  aught  beneath  the  skies  inspire 
My  heart  with  equal  flame. 

3  Where'er  I  look,  my  wondering  eyes 

Unnumbered  blessings  see ; 
But  what  is  life,  with  all  its  bliss, 
If  once  compared  with  thee  ? 

4  Hast  thou  a  rival  in  my  breast  ? 

Search,  Lord,  for  thou  canst  tell 
If  aught  can  raise  my  passions  thus, 
Or  please  my  soul  so  well. 

5  No :  thou  art  precious  to  my  heart, 

My  portion  and  my  joy  : 
Forever  let  thy  boundless  grace 
My  sweetest  thoughts  employ. 

551.  C.  M.  Bate* 

Speak  gently. 

1  Speak  gently  —  it  is  better  far 

To  rule  by  love  than  fear ; 
Speak  gently  —  let  no  harsh  word  mar 
The  good  we  may  do  here. 

2  Speak  gently  to  the  young,  for  they 

Will  have  enough  to  bear ; 
Pass  through  this  life  as  best  they  may, 
'Tis  full  of  anxious  care. 

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■  ik  gently  to  the  aged  one  — 
Grieve  not  the  care-worn  heart ; 
The  sands  of  life  are  nearly  run  : 
Let  them  in  peace  depart. 

4  Speak  gently  to  the  erring  ones  — 

They  must  have  toiled  in  vain  ; 
Perchance  un kindness  made  them  so : 
O,  win  them  back  again. 

5  Speak  gently  —  'tis  a  little  thing 

Dropped  in  the  heart's  deep  well ; 
.The  good,  the  joy  that  it  may  bring, 
Eternity  shall  tell. 

552.  C.  M.  Wars, 

Acknowledgment  of  God's  G 

1  I  love  the  Lord  ;  he  heard  my  cries, 

And  pitied  every  groan  : 

Long  as  I  live,  when  trouble 

1*11  hasten  to  his  throne. 

2  I  love  the  Lord ;  he  bowed  his  ear. 

And  chased  my  grief  away  : 

0,  let  my  heart  no  more  despair. 

While  I  have  breath  to  pray. 

3  The  Lord  behead  me  sore  distressed  ; 

He  bade  my  pains  remove  ; 
Return,  my  soul,  to  God,  thy  rest, 
For  thou  hast  known  his  love. 

4  My  God  hath  saved  my  soul  from  death, 

And  dried  my  falling  tears  ; 
Now  to  his  praise  I'll  spend  my  bi  ;ath, 
And  my  remaining  years. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 


553.  c.  M. 

1  Amazing  grace!  bow  sweet  the  sound 

That  saved  a  wretch  like  me! 
1  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found, 
Was  blind,  but  now  I  see. 

2  'Twas  grace  that  taught  my  heart  to  fear. 

And  gra  ;e  my  fears  relieved; 
J  low  precious  did  that  grace  appear 
The  hour  I  first  believed  ! 

3  Through  many  dangers,  toils  and  snares, 

1  have  already  come  : 
'T  is  grace  has  brought  me  safe  thus  far, 
And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 


4  The  Lord  has  promised  good  to  me, 

His  word  my  hope  secures, 
II o  will  my  shield  and  portion  be, 
As  long  as  life  endures. 

5  Yes,  when. this  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail, 
_    And  mortal  life  shall  cease, 

1  shall  possess  within  the  vail, 
A  life  of  joy  and  peace. 

6  The  earth  shall  soon  dissolve  like  snow. 

The  sun  forbear  to  shine ; 
But  God,  who  called  me  here  below, 
Shall  be  forever  mine. 


554.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Lord,  my  Ileart  is  not  haughty. — Ps.  131  :  1 

1  Is  there  ambition  in  my  heart  ? 

Search,  gracious  God,  and  see ; 
Or  do  I  act  a  haughty  part  ? 
Lord,  I  appeal  to  thee. 

2  Whate'er  thine  all-discerning  eye 

Sees  for  thy  creature  fit, 
I'll  bless  the  good,  and  to  the  ill 
Contentedly  submit . 


LOVE    AND    OBEDIENI 

8  Let  not  despair  nor  fell  revenge 

Be  to  my  bosom  known  ; 
0,  give  me  tears  for  others'  woe, 
And  patience  for  my  own. 

4  Feed  me,  0  Lord,  with  needful  food : 

I  ask  not  wealth  or  fame  ; 
Give  me  an  eye  to  see  thy  will, 
A  heart  to  praise  thy  name. 

5  0,  may  my  days  securely  ; 

Without  remorse  or  care  : 
And  let  me  for  my  parting  hour 
From  day  to  day  prepare. 

555.  C.  M.  Fai 

Power  of  Lore. 

1  A  trusting  heart,  a  yearning  eye. 

Can  win  their  way  above : 
If  mountains  can  be  moved  by  faith, 
Is  there  less  power  in  ioi 

2  How  little  of  that  road,  my  soul. 

How  little  hast  thou  gone  ! 
Take  heart,  and  let  the  thought  of  God 
Allure  thee  farther  on. 

3  The  freedom  from  all  wilful  sin, 

The  Christian's  daily  task, — 
0,  these  are  graces  far  below 
What  longing  love  would  ask. 

4  Dole  not  thy  duties  out  to  God, 

But  let  thy  hand  be  free : 
Look  long  at  Jesus  ;  his  sweet  blood, 
How  was  it  dealt  to  thee  ? 

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556.  C.  M.  Watts. 

I  desire  none  beside  Thee.  —  Ps.  73  :  25 

1  God,  my  supporter  and  my  hope, 

My  help  forever  near, 
Thine  arm  of  mercy  held  me  up, 
.     When  sinking  in  despair. 

2  Thy  counsels,  Lord,  shall  guide  my  feet 

Through  this  dark  wilderness  ; 
Thy  hand  conduct  me  near  thy  seat, 
To  dwell  before  thy  face. 

3  Were  I  in  heaven  without  my  God, 

'T  would  be  no  joy  to  me  ; 
And  while  this  earth  is  my  abode, 
I  long  for  none  but  thee. 

4  What  if  the  springs  of  life  were  broke, 

And  flesh  and  heart  should  faint? 
God  is  my  sours. eternal  Rock, 
The  Strength  of  every  saint. 

5  Then  to  draw  near  to  thee,  my  God, 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ ; 
My  tongue  shall  sound  thy  works  abroad. 
And  tell  the  world  my  joy. 

557.  c.  M. 

Loving  Obedience  to  Christ. 

1  I  would  not  wish  to  dwell  on  earth, 

Though  earth  were  all  my  own, 
And  mortal  men  should  homage  yield 
To  me,  and  me  alone ;  — 

2  I  would  not  wish  in  heaven  to  dwell, 

And  like  a  seraph  shine, 
Though  bliss  is  there,  without  a  tear, 
And  all  that  bliss  were  mine;  — 


LOVE    AND    OBEDIENCE. 

3  But  I  would  dwell  where  most  I  may 

Fulfil  my  Saviour's  will, 
My  only  wish,  in  life,  in  death, 
To  glorify  him  still. 

4  While  action  may  his  praise  reveal, 

My  cheerful  act  I'd  pay  ; 
When  suffering  best  may  please  my  Lord, 
By  suffering  I'd  obey. 

5  It  is  not  place  —  above,  below  — 

My  bliss,  my  heaven  can  be  ; 
To  live  for  Him  who  died  for  man  — 
0,  that  is  life  to  me. 

558.  C.  M.  Croswell 

Ye  have  the  Poor  always  with  you.  —  Matt.  26  :  11. 

1  Lord,  lead  the  way  the  Saviour  went, 

By  lane  and  cell  obscure, 
And  let  our  treasures  still  be  spent, 
Like  his,  upon  the  poor. 

2  Like  Him,  through  scenes  of  deep  distress, 

Who  bore  the  world's  sad  weight, 
We,  in  their  gloomy  loneliness, 
Would  seek  the  desolate. 

3  For  thou  hast  placed  us  side  by  side 

In  this  wide  world  of  ill ; 
And,  that  thy  followers  may  be  tried, 
The  poor  are  with  us  still. 

4  Small  are  the  offerings  we  can  make  ; 

Yet  thou  hast  taught  us,  Lord, 
If  given  for  the  Saviour's  sake, 
They  lose  not  their  reward. 

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559.  C.  M.  Lttr 

Whom  have  we,  Lord,  in  Heaven  but  Theet — Ps.  73    25. 

1  Whom  have  we,  Lord,  in  heaven,  but  thee, 

And  whom  on  earth  beside  ? 
Where  else  for  suceor  can  we  flee, 
Or  in  whose  strength  confide  ? 

2  Thou  art  our  portion  here  below, 

Our  promised  bliss  above  ; 
Ne'er  may  our  souls  an  object  know 
So  precious  as  thy  love. 

3  Lord,  thou  shalt  be  our  guide  through  life, 

And  help  and  strength  supply, 
Sustain  us  in  death's  fearful  strife, 
And  welcome  us  on  high. 

5f>0.  S.  M.  C.  Wesley, 

Occupy  till  I  come.  —  Luke  19  :  13. 

1  A  charge  to  keep  I  have, 

A  God  to  glorify, 
A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky. 

2  To  serve  the  present  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfil, 
0,  may  it  all  my  powers  engage 
To  do  my  Master's  will. 

3  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  thy  sight  to  live  ; 
And,  0,  thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare 
A  strict  account  to  give. 

4  IIclp  me  to  watcli  and  pray, 

And  on  thyself  rely  — 
Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betray, 
I  shall  forever  die. 


LOVE    AND    OBEDIENCE. 

561.  c.  H. 

Greater  Love  hath  no  Man  than  this.  —  John  15  :  13. 

1  My  blessed  Saviour,  is  thy  love 

So  great,  so  full,  so  free  ? 
Behold,  I  give  my  love,  my  heart, 
My  life,  my  all,  to  thee. 

2  I  love  thee  for  the  glorious  worth 

In  thy  great  self  I  see  ; 
I  love  thee  for  that  shameful  cross 
Thou  hast  endured  for  me. 

3  No  man  of  greater  love  can  boast 

Than  for  his  friend  to  die ; 
But  for  thy  foes,  Lord,  thou  wast  slain  ; 
What  love  with  thine  can  vie  ? 

4  0  Lord,  I'll  treasure  in  my  soul 

The  memory  of  thy  love  ; 
And  thy  cTear  name  shall  still  to  mc 
A  grateful  odor  prove. 

562.  s.  M. 

Blessed  are  the  Meek.  —  Matt,  d  :  5. 

1  '  Blest  are  the  meek,'  He  said 

Whose  doctrine  is  divine  ; 
The  humble-minded  earth  possess, 
And  bright  in  heaven  will  shine. 

2  While  here  on  earth  they  stay, 

Calm  peace  with  them  shall  dwell. 
And  cheerful  hope  and  heavenly  joy 
Beyond  what  tongue  can  tell. 

3  The  God  of  peace  is  theirs ; 

They  own  his  gracious  sway, 
And,  yielding  all  their  will  to  him, 
His  sovereign  laws  obey. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

563.  S.   M.  BONAB. 

Perfect  Love  castcth  out  Fear.  —  1  John  i :  18. 

1  0,  love  that  casts  out  /ear, 

0,  love  that  casts  out  sin. 
Tarry,  tarry  no  more  without, 
But  come  and  dwell  within. 

2  True  sunlight  of  the  soul, 

Surround  me  as  I  go ; 
So  shall  my  earthly  way  be  safe, 
My  feet  no  straying  know. 

o  Great  love  of  God,  come  in, 

Well-spring  of  heavenly  peace  ; 
Thou  Water  of  Salvation,  come, 
Spring  up,  and  never  cease. 

4  Love  of  the  living  God, 
And  his  beloved  Son, 
Come  into  every  thirsty  hSart ; 
Fill  thou  each  needy  one. 

564.  8s  &  0.  Wiiittieb 

If  lie  bid  thee  do  some  great  Thing  ?  —  2  Kings  5  :  13. 

1  Shall  we  grow  weary  in  our  watch, 

And  murmur  at  the  long  delay, 
Impatient  of  our  Father's  time, 

And  his  appointed  way  ?  . 

2  0,  oft  a  deeper  test  of  faith 

Than  prison-cell  or  martyr's  stake, 
The  self-renouncing  watchfulness 
Of  silent  prayer  may  make. 

3  Easier  to  smite  witli  Peter's  sword 

Than  watch  one  hour  in  humbling  prayer; 
Life's  great  things,  like  the  Syrian  lord, 
Our  hearts  can  do  and  dare. 

H1G 


LOVE    AND    OBEDIENCE. 

4  But,  0,  we  shrink  from  Jordan's  side, 

From  waters  which  alone  can  save. 
And  murmur  for  Abana's  banks 
And  Pharpar's  brighter  wave. 

5  0  Thou  who,  in  the  garden's  shade, 

Didst  wake  thy  weary  ones  again 
Who  slumbered,  at  that  fearful  hour, 
Forgetful  of  thy  pain, — 

6  Bend  o'er  us  now  as  over  them, 

And  set  our  sleep-bound  spirits  free, 
Nor  leave  us  slumbering  in  the  watch 
Our  souls  should  keep  with  thee. 

.565.  L.   M.  MONTGOMJiBT. 

The  Rumble  shall  be  exalted.  —  Matt.  23  :  12. 

I  The  bird  that  soars  on  highest  wing 
Builds  on  the  ground  her  lowly  nest ; 

And  she  that  doth  most  sweetly  sing 
Sings  in  the  shade  when  all  things  rest : 

In  lark  and  nightingale  we  see 

What  honor  hath  humility.' 

When  Mary  chose  the  better  part, 

She  meekly  sat  at  Jesus'  feet ; 
And  Lydia's  gently-opened  heart 

•Was  made  for  God's  own  temple  meet : 
Fairest  and  best  adorned  is  she 
Whose  clothing  is  humility. 

The  saint  that  wears  heaven's  brightest  crown 

In  deepest  adoration  bends  ; 
The  weight  of  glory  bows  him  down 

Then  most  when  most  his  soul  ascends : 
Nearest  the  throne  itself  must  be 
The  footstool  of  humility. 

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EXPERIENCE   AND   LIFE. 

566.  L.  M.  Enfield. 

Better  to  be  of  an  Humble  Spirit.—  Prov.  16  :  19. 

1  Wherefore  should  man,  frail  child  of  clay, 

Who,  from  the  cradle  to  the  shroud, 
Lives  but  the  insect  of  a  clay,  — 

0,  why  should  mortal  man  be  proud  ? 

2  His  brightest  visions  just  appear, 

Then  vanish,  and  no  more  are  found: 
The  stateliest  pile  his  pride  can  rear 
A  breath  may  level  with  the  ground. 

3  By  doubt  perplexed,  in  error  lost. 

With  trembling  step  he  seeks  his  way; 
How  vain  of  wisdom's  gift  the  boast! 
Of  reason's  lamp  how  faint  the  ray !    . 

4  Follies  and  sins,  a  countless  sum, 

Are  crowded  in  life's  little  span  ; 
How  ill,  alas  !  does  pride  become 
That  erring,  guilty  creature,  man  ! 

5  God  of  my  life,  Father  divine. 

Give  me  a  meek  and  lowly  mind ; 
In  modest  worth,  0,  let  me  shine, 
And  peace  in  humble  virtue  find. 

567.  C.  M.  Doddridge. 
Weep  with  them  that  weep.  — Rom.  12  :  15. 

i  Father  of  mercies,  send  thy  grace 
All-powerful  from  above, 
To  form  in  our  obedient  souls 
The  image  of  thy  love. 

2  0,  may  our  sympathizing  breasts 

The  generous  pleasure  know, 
Kindly  to  sharc.in  others'  joy, 
And  weep  for  others'  woe. 


LOVE    AND    OBEDIENCE. 

o  Where'er  the  helpless  sons  of  grief 
In  low  distress  are  laid, 
Soft  be  our  hearts  their  pains  to  feel, 
And  swift  our  hands  to  aid. 

4  0,  be  the  law  of  love  fulfilled 
In  every  act  and  thought, 
Each  angry  passion  far  removed, 
Each  selfish  view  forgot. 


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Be  thou,  my  heart,  dilated  wide 
With  this  kind,  social  grace, 

And  in  one  grasp  of  fervent  love 
All  earth  and  heaven  embrace. 


568.  c.  M. 

That  he  who  loveth  God  lore  his  Brother  also.  —  1  John  4  :  2L 

1  Our  God  is  love,  and  all  his  saints 

His  image  bear  below  ; 
The  heart  with  love  to  God  inspired, 
With  love  to  man  will  glow. 

2  Our  heavenly  Father,  Lord,  art  thou  ; 

Thy  favored  children  we  ; 
0,  may  we  love  each  other  here, 
As  we  are  loved  by  thee. 

3  Heirs  of  the  same  immortal  bliss, 

Our  hopes  and  fears  the  same, 
With  bonds  of  grace  our  hearts  unite, 
With  mutual  love  inflame. 

4  So  may  the  unbelieving  world 

See  how  true  Christians  love. 

And  glorify  our  Saviour's  grace, 

And  seek  that  urace  to  prove. 
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EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

569.  C.  I\L  Barbauld. 

That  ye  love  one  another.  —  John  13  :  3L 

1  Blest  is  the  man  whose  softening  heart 

Feels  all  another's  pain  ; 
To  whom  the  supplicating  eye 
Was  never  raised  in  vain ;  — 

2  Whose  breast  expands  with  generous  warmth 

A  stranger's  woe  to  feel, 
And  bleeds  in  pity  o'er  the  wound 
He  wants  the  power  to  heal. 

3  He  spreads  his  kind,  supporting  arms 

To  every  child  of  grief; 
His  secret  bounty  largely  flows, 
And  brings  unasked  relief, 

4  To  gentle  offices  of  love 

His  feet  are  never  slow ; 
He  views  through  mercy's  melting  eye 
A  brother  in  a  foe. 

5  He  hears  the  Saviour's  cheering  word, 

'  My  peace  to  thee  I  give  ; ' 
And  when  he  kneels  before  the  throne, 
His  trembling  soul  shall  live. 

570.  C.  M.  Peabody. 

Who  is  my  Neighbor  t  —  Luke  10  :  29. 

1  Who  is  thy  neighbor  ?  He  whom  thou 

Hast  power  to  aid  or  bless ; 
Whose  aching  heart  or  burning  brow 
Thy  soothing  hand  may  press. 

2  Thy  neighbor  ?  'Tis  the  fainting  poor, 

Whose  eye  with  want  is  dim; 
0,  enter  thou  his  humble  door, 
With  aid  and  peace  for  him. 

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8  Thy  neighbor  ?  He  who  drinks  the  cup 
When  sorrow  drowns  the  brim  ; 
With  words  of  high,  sustaining  hope, 
Go  thou  and  comfort  him. 

4  Thy  neighbor  ?  'Tis  the  weary  slave, 

1  Fettered  in  mind  and  limb  ; 
He  hath  no  hope  this  side  the  grave ; 
Go  thou  and  ransom  him. 

5  Thy  neighbor  ?  Pass  no  mourner  by  ; 

Perhaps  thou  canst  redeem 

A  breaking  heart  from  misery  ; 

Go,  share  thy  lot  witli  him. 

571.  L.  M.  Scott. 

Wlio  art  t/iou  tJiatjurfgest  1  —  Horn.  14  :  4. 

1  All-seeing  God,  'tis  thine  to  know 

The  springs  whence  wrong  opinions  flow ; 
To  judge,  from  principles  within, 
When  frailty  errs,  and  when  we  sin. 

2  Who  among  men,  great  Lord  of  all, 
Thy  servant  to  his  bar  shall  call  ?    / 
Judge  him,  for  modes  of  faith,  thy  foe, 
And  doom  him  to  the  realms  of  woe  ? 

3  Who  with  another's  eye  can  read  ? 
Or  worship  by  another's  creed  ? 
Trusting  thy  grace,  we  form  our  own, 
And  bow  to  thy  commands  alone. 

4  If  wrong,  correct ;  accept,  if  right ; 
While,  faithful,  we  improve  our  light,  [ 
Condemning  none,  but  zealous  still 

To  learn  and  follow  all  thy  will. 


EXPERIENCE    AM)    LIFE. 

572.  C.  M.  Xayier. 

Thou  shalt  love  God.  —  Matt.  22  :37- 

1  I  love  thee,  0  my  God,  but  not 

For  what  I  hope  thereby  ; 
Nor  yet  because  who  love  thee  not 

Must  die  eternally ; 
I  love  thee,  0  my  God,  and  still 

I  ever  will  love  thee, 
Solely  because  my  God  thou  art, 

Who  first  hast  loved  me. 

2  For  me  thou  gav'st  thine  only  Son, 

Who  did  himself  abase, 
And  bore  for  me  the  cross,  the  shame, 

And  manifold  disgrace ; 
For  me  did  suffer  pains  unknown, 

Blood-sweat  and  agony, 
Yea,  death  itself —  all,  all  for  me, 

For  me,  thine  enemy. 

3  Then  shall  I  not,  0  Father  mine, 

Shall  I  not  love  thee  well  ? 
Not  with  the  hope  of  winning  heaven, 

Nor  of  escaping  hell ; 
Not  with  the  hope  of  earning  aught, 

Nor  seeking  a  reward, 
But  freely,  fully,  as  thyself 

Hast  love'd  me,  0  Lord. 

573  C.  M.  C.  Wkslbt. 

Watch  in  all  Things.  —  2  Tim.  4  :  S 

1  I  want  a  principle  within 
Of  jealous,  godly  fear  ; 
A  sensibility  of  sin, 
A  pain  to  feel  it  near. 

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2  I  want  the  first  approach  to  feel 

Of  pride  or  fond  desire, — 
To  catch  the  wandering  of  my  will, 
And  quench  the  kindling  fire. 

3  From  thee  that  I  no  more  may  part, 

No  more  thy  goodness  grieve, 
The  filial  awe,  the  fleshly  heart, 
The  tender  conscience  give. 

4  Quick  as  the  apple  of  an  eye, 

0  God,  my  conscience  make  ; 
Awake  my  soul  when  sin  is  nigh, 
And  keep  it  still  awake. 

574.  S.  M.  Doddridge. 

I  say  unto  all,  Watch.  —  Mark  13  :  37. 

1  Ye  servants  of  the  Lord, 

Each  in  your  office  wait, 
Observant  of  his  heavenly  word, 
And  watchful  at  his  gate. 

2  Let  all  your  lamps  be  brig! it, 

And  trim  the  golden  flame ; 
Gird  up  your  loins,  as  in  his  sight, 
For  holy  is  his  name. 

3  Watch  :  'tis  your  Lord's  command  ; 

And  while  we  speak,  he's  near ; 
Mark  the  first  signal  of  his  hand, 
And  ready  all  appear. 

4  0,  happy  servant  he 

In  such  a  posture  found ; 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honor  crowned. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIEE. 


575.  L.  M.  \\  uts. 

Who  shall  dwell  in  Thy  Holy  Hill !  —  Ps.  15. 

Who  shall  ascend  thy  heavenly  place, 


Great  God,  and  dwell  before  thy  lace 
The  man  who  minds  religion  now, 
And  humbly  walks  with  God  below, — 

2  Whose  hands  are  pure,  '.vhose  heart  is  clean, 
Whose  lips  still  speak  the  thing  they  mean  ; 
No  slanders  dwell  upon  his  tongue  ; 
He  hates  to  do  his  neighbor  wrong. 

3  Pie  loves  his  enemies,  and  prays 
For  those  who  curse  him  to  his  lace, 
And  does  to  all  men  still  the  same 
That  he  would  hope  or  wish  from  them. 

4  Yet  when  his  holiest  works  are  clone, 
His  soul  depends  on  grace  alone : 
This  is  the  man  thy  face  shall  see, 
And  dwell  forever,  Lord,  with  thee. 

57b.  C.  M.  Jones  Ykr\. 

Kind  Words. 

1  Turn  not  from  him  who  asks  of  thee 

A  portion  of  thy  store  ; 
Thou  poor  in  worldly  goods  mayst  be, 
Yet  canst  give  what  is  more. 

2  The  balm  of  comfort  thou  canst  pour 

Into  his  grieving  mind, 
Who  oft  is  turned  from  wealth's  proud  door 
With  many  a  word  unkind. 

3  Do  thou  raise  up  his  drooping  heart, 

Restore  his  wounded  mind  ; 
Though  nought  of  wealth  thou  canst  impart, 
Yet  still  thou  mayst  be  kind. 


LOVE    AND    OBEDIENCE. 
577.  C.  1L  Miss  Fletcher. 

Charity  thinketh  no  Evil.  —  1  Cor.  IS  :  5. 

1  Think  gently  of  the  erring  one, 

And  let  us  not  forget, 
However  darkly  stained  by  sin. 
He  is  our  brother  yet. 

2  Heir  of  the  same  inheritance, 

Child  of  the  selfsame  God, 
He  hath  but  stumbled  in  the  path 
We  have  in  weakness  trod. 

3  Speak  gently  to  the  erring  one : 

Thou  yet  mayst  lead  him  back, 
With  holy  words  and  tones  of  love. 
From  misery's  thorny  track. 

4  Forget  not  thou  hast  often  sinned, 

And  sinful  yet  mayst  be: 
Deal  gently  with  the  erring  one, 
As  God  has  dealt  with  thee. 

>  /  8.  7s.  Lyte. 

Who  shall  diceil  in  Thy  Holy  Hill  f  —  Ps.  1-5. 

1  Who,  0  Lord,  when  life  is  o'er, 

Shall  to  heaven's  blest  mansions  soar  ? 
Who,  an  ever-welcome  guest, 
In  thy  holy  place  shall  rest  ? 

'2  He  whose  heart  thy  love  has  warmed; 
He  whose  will,  to  thine  conformed, 
Bids  his  life  unsullied  run  ; 
He  whose  words  and  thoughts  are  one  ;  — 

>  He  who  shuns  the  sinner's  road,  • 
Loving  those  who  love  their  God : 
He,  great  God,  shall  be  thy  care, 
And  thy  choicest  blessings  share. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

•  >79.  C.    M.  DODDKIDGE. 

Ye  have  done  it  unto  Me.  —  Matt.  25  :  40. 

1  Jesus,  my  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace  ! 

Thy  bounties  how  complete  ! 
How  shall  I  count  the  matchless  sum  ? 
How  pay  the  mighty  debt  ? 

2  High  on  a  throne  of  radiant  light 

Dost  thou  exalted  shine  ; 
What  can  my  poverty  bestow, 
When  all  the  worlds  are  thine  ? 

3  But  thou  hast  brethren  here  below, 

The  partners  of  thy  grace, 
And  wilt  confess  their  humble  names 
Before  thy  Father's  face. 

4  In  them  thou  mayst  be  clothed  and  fe  d, 

And  visited,  and  cheered  ; 
And  in  their  accents  of  distress 
My  Saviour's  voice  is  heard. 

5  Thy  face,  with  reverence  and  with  love, 

I  in  thy  poor  would  see ; 
0,  rather  let  me  beg  my  bread, 
Than  keep  it  back  from  thee. 

580.  C.  M.  Boden 

Caused  the  Widow's  Heart  to  sing  with  Joy.  —  Job  29  :  13. 

1  Bright  Source  of  everlasting  love, 

To  thee  our  souls  we  raise  ; 
And  to  thy  sovereign  bounty  rear 
A  monument  of  praise. 

2  Thy  mercy  gilds  the  path  of  life 

With  every  cheering  ray, 
Kindly  restrains  the  rising  tear. 
Or  wipes  that  tear  away. 


LOVE    AND    OBEDIENCE. 

3  To  touts  of  woe,  to  beds  of  pain, 
Thy  children,  Lord,  repair  ; 
And,  with  the  gifts  thy  hand  bestows, 
Relieve  the  mourners  there. 

•1  The  widow's  heart  shall  sing  for  joy, 
The  orphan  shall  be  fed, 
The  hungering  soul  well  gladly  point 
To  Christ,  the  living  J^read. 

5  Thus  what  Our  heavenly  Father  gave 
Shall  we  as  freely  give ; 
Thus  copy  Him  who  lived  to  save, 
And  died  that  we  might  live. 

581.  L.  M.  Watt* 

That  they  may  adorn  the  Doctrine.  —  Tit.  2  :  10. 

1  So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
The  holy  gospel  we  profess ; 

So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shines 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honors  of  our  Saviour  God, 
When  his  salvation  reigns  within, 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 

8  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  he  denied, 
Passion  and  envy,  lust  and  pride  ; 
While  j ustice,  temperance,  truth,  an< I  love 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up, 
While  we  expect  that  blessed  hope, 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord, 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  lus  word. 

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EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

Oo2.  L.  M.  Barbauld. 

A  Friend  loreth  at  all  Times.  —  Prov.  17  :  17. 

1  How  blest  the  sacred  tie  that  binds 
In  union  sweet  according  minds  ! 
How  swift  the  heavenly  course  they  run 
Whose  hearts,  and  faith,  and  hopes  are  one ! 

2  To  each  the  soul  of  each  how  dear ! 
What  tender  love  !  what  holy  fear ! 
How  doth  the  generous  flame  within 
Refine  from  earth  and  cleanse  from  sin ! 

3  Their  streaming  eyes  together  flow 
For  human  guilt  and  mortal  woe ; 
Their  ardent  prayers  together  rise 
Like  mingling  flames  in  sacrifice. 

4  Together  shall  they  seek  the  place 
Where  God  reveals  his  loving  face : 

How  high,  how  strong  their  raptures  swell, 
There's  none  but  kindred  souls  can  tell. 

5  Nor  shall  the  glowing  flame  expire 
When  dimly  burns  frail  nature's  fire ; 
Soon  shall  they  meet  in  realms  above, 
A  heaven  of  joy,  a  heaven  of  love. 

583.  S.  M.  Watts. 

lloiv  good  to  dwell  in  Unity.  — Ps.  133. 

1  Blest  are  the  sons  of  peace, 

Whose  hearts  and  hopes  are  one ; 
Whose  kind  designs  to  serve  and  please 
Through  all  their  actions  run. 

2  Blest  is  the  pious  house 

Where  zeal  and  friendship  meet ; 
Their  songs  of  praise,  their  mingled  vows, 
Make  their  communion  sweet. 

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3  From  those  celestial  spring- 

Such  streams  of  comfort  flow, 
As  no  increase  of  riches  brings, 
Nor  honors  can  bestow. 

4  All  in  their  stations  move, 

And  each  performs  his  part, 
In  all  the  cares  of  life  and  love, 
With  sympathizing  heart. 

5  Thus,  on  the  heavenly  hills, 

The  saints  are  blest  above, 
Where  joy  like  morning  dew  distils, 
And  all  the  air  is  love. 

584.  L.  M.  Jaxi:  Roscob. 

Judge  not,  that  ye  he  not  judged.  —  Matt.  7:1. 

1  0,  who  shall  say  he  knows  the  folds 

Which  veil  another's  inmost  heart, — 
The  hopes,  thoughts,  wishes,  which  it  holds, 

In  which  he  never  bore  a  part  ? 
That  hidden  world  no  eye  can  see  : 
0,  who  shall  pierce  its  mystery  ? 

2  Go,  bend  to  God,  and  leave  to  him 

The  mystery  of  thy  brother's  heart, 
Xor  vainly  think  his  faith  is  dim, 

Because  in  thine  it  hath  no  part  ; 
He,  too,  is  mortal,  and,  like  thee, 
Would  soar  to  immortality. 

3  And  if,  in  duty's  hallowed  sphere, 

Like  Christ,  he  meekly,  humbly  bends, — 
With  hands  unstained,  and  conscience  clear, 

With  life's  temptations  still  contends, — 
0,  leave  him  that  unbroken  rest, 
The  peace  that  shrines  a  virtuous  breast. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

585.  7s.  C.  Wesley. 

Be  courteous.  —  1  Pet.  3  :  S. 

1  Jesus,  Lord,  we  look  to  thee  : 
Let  us  in  thy  name  agree ; 

Show  thyself  the  Prince  of  Peace : 
Bid  our  jars  forever  cease. 

2  By  thy  reconciling  love, 
Every  stumbling-block  remove : 
Each  to  each  unite,  endear ; 
Come,  and  spread  thy  banner  here. 

3  Make  us  of  one  heart  and  mind, 
Courteous,  pitiful,  and  kind  ; 
Lowly,  meek,  in  thought  and  word  — 
Altogether  like  our  Lord. 

4  Let  us  for  each  other  care  ; 
Each  the  other's  burden  bear : 
To  thy  church  the  pattern  give  ; 
Show  how  true  believers  live. 

586.  c.  M. 

Who  shall  separate  us  from  the  Love  of  Christ  t  —  Rom.  8  :  35. 

1  Who,  who  can  part  our  ransomed  souls 

From  Jesus  and  his  love, 
Or  break  the  sacred  chain  that  binds 
The  earth  to  heaven  above  ? 

2  Let  troubles  rise,  and  terrors  frown, 

And  days  of  darkness  fall, 
Through  him  all  dangers  we'll  defy, 
And  more  than  conquer  all. 

•3  Nor  death,  nor  life,  nor  earth,  nor  hell, 
Nor  time's  destroying  swaj, 
Can  e'er  efface  us  from  his  heart, 
Or  make  his  love  decay. 

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Each  coming  period  lie  will  bless, 
As  he  hath  blessed  the  past ; 

He  loved  us  from  the  first  of  time, 
He  loves  us  to  the  last. 


PRAYER    AND,   ASPIRATION. 

587.  S.  M.  Montgomery. 

Lord's  Prayer.  —  Matt.  6. 

1  Our  heavenly  Father,  hear 

The  prayer  we  offer  now : 
Thy  name  be  hallowed  far  and  near ; 
To  thee  all  nations  bow. 

2  Thy  kingdom  come ;  thy  will 

On  earth  be  done  in  love, 
As  saints  and  seraphim  fulfil 
Thy  perfect  law  above. 

3  Our  daily  .bread  supply. 

While  by  thy  word  we  live ; 
The  guilt  of  our  iniquity 
Forgive,  as  we  forgive. 

4  From  dark  temptation's  power 

Our  feeble  hearts  defend  ; 
Deliver  in  the  evil  hour, 
And  guide  us  to  the  end. 

5  Thine,  then,  forever  be 

Glory  and  power  divine  ; 
The  sceptre,  throne,  and?  majesty 
Of  heaven  and  earth  are  thine. 
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EXPERIENCE    AND    LIfE. 

588.  s.  M. 

Ask,  and  ye  shall  receive.  —  Matt.  7  :  '/. 

1  Ask,  and  ye  shall  receive  : 

On  this  my  hope  I  build ; 
I  ask  forgiveness,  and  believe 
My  prayer  shall  be  fulfilled. 

2  Seek,  and  expect  to  find  ; 

Wounded  with  sin  my  soul, 

I  seek  the  Saviour  of  mankind, 

For  he  can  make  me  whole. 

3  Knock,  and  with  patience  wait ; 

By  faith  free  entrance  gain  : 
I  stand  and  knock  at  mercy's  gate 
Till  I  thy  grace  obtain. 

4*  Shall  I,  then,  ask  in  vain  ? 

Seek,  and  not  find  the  Lord  ? 
Knock,  and  yet  no  admittance  gain, 
And  doubt  thy  holy  word  ? 

5  No,  Lord,  thou'lt  ne'er  deceive : 
Thy  promises  are  sure  ; 
In  thy  good  time  I  shall  receive  : 
What  can  I  ask  for  more  ? 

589.  ^  L.  M.  Cowpeb. 

I  will  that  Men  pray  everywhere.  —  1  Tim.  2  :  8. 

1  What  various  hindrances  we  meet 
In  coming  to  a  mercy-seat ! 

Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayer 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there  ? 

2  Prayer  makes  the  darkened  clouds  withdraw; 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw, 

Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love, 
Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 

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3  Restraining  pra/er,  we  cease  to  fight ; 
Prayer  makes  the  Christian's  armor  bright; 
And  Satan  trembles  wIiqu  he  sees 

The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

4  Have  you  no  words  ?     Ah,  think  again  : 
Words  flow  apace  when  you  complain, 
Arid  fill  a  fellow-creature's  ear 

With  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 

5  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent 
To  Heaven  in  supplication  sent, 

Our  cheerful  song  would  oftener  be,  . 
Hear  what  the  Lord  hath  done  for  me. 

590.  s.  M. 

Evening,  Morning,  Noon,  icill  I  pray. —  Ps.  55  :  17. 

1  Come  at  the  morning  hour, 

Come,  let  us  kneel  and  pray ; 
Prayer  is  the  Christian  pilgrim's  staff 
To  walk  with  God  all  day. 

2  At  noon,  beneath  the  Rock 

Of  Ages,  rest  and  pray ; 
Sweet  is  that  shelter  from  the  sun 
In  th'  weary  heat  of  day. 

3  At  evening,  in  thy  home, 

Around  its  altar,  pray, 
And,  finding  there  the  house  of  God, 
With  heaven  then  close  the  day. 

•4  When  midnight  veils  our  eyes, 
0,  it  is  sweet  to  say, 
I  sleep,  but  my  heart  waketh,  Lord, 
With  thee  to  watch  and  pray. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

591.  •  c.  M.  Mrs.  Pollen. 

Thy  Will  be  done.—  Matt.  6  :  10. 

1  How  sweet  to  be  allowed  to  prav 

To  God,  the  Holy  One,  — 
With  filial  love  and  trust  to  say, 
0  God,  thy  will  be  done  ! 

2  We  in  these  sacred  words  can  find 

A  cure  for  every  ill  : 
They  calm  and  soothe  the  troubled  mind, 
And  bid  all  care  be  still. 

?>  0,-let  that  will  which  gave  me  breath 
And  an  immortal  soul, 
In  joy  Qr  grief,  in  life  or  death, 
My  every  wTish  control. 

4  0,  teach  my  heart  the  blessed  way 
To  imitate  thy  Son  ; 
Teach  me,  0  God,  in  truth  to  pray, 
Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done. 

592.  c.  M. 

Men  ought  always  to  pray. —  Luke  18  :  1. 

1  Come,  let  us  pray  :  'tis  sweet  to  feel 

That  God  himself  is  near ; 
That,  while  we  at  his  footstool  kneel, 
His  mercy  deigns  to  hear. 

2  Come,  let  us  pray:  the  burning  brow, 

The  heart  oppressed  with  care, 
And  all  the  woes  that  throng  us  now, 
Will  be  relieved  by  prayer. 

;>  Come,  let  us  pray :  the  mercy-seat 

Invites  the  fervent  prayer  ; 
Our  heavenly  Father  waits  to  greet 
The  contrite  spirit  there. 


PRAYER    AND    ASPIRATION. 

593.  L.  M.  Hart. 

Prayer  the  Life  of  the  Sozd. 

1  Prayer  is  appointed  to  convey 

The  blessings  God  designs  to  give : 
Long  as  they  live  should  Christians  pray; 
They  learn  to  pray  when  first  they  live. 

2  If  pain  afflict  or  wrongs  oppress, 

If  cares  distract  or  fears  dismay, 
If  guilt  deject,  if  sin  distress,  — 
In  every  case,  still  watch  and  pray. 

3  'Tis  prayer  supports  the  soul  that's  weak ; 

Though  thought  be  broken,  language  lame, 
Fray,  if  thou  canst  or  canst  not  speak ; 
But  pray  with  faith  in  Jesus'  name. 

4  Depend  on  him  —  thou  canst  not  fail : 

Make  all  thy  wants  and  wishes  known  ; 
Fear  not  —  his  promise  must  prevail : 
Ask  but  in  faith,  it  shall  be  done. 

594.  l.  M. 

This  is  the  Gate  of  Heaven.  — Gen.  28  :  17. 

1  How  sweet  to  leave  the  world  a  while, 

And  seek  the  presence  of  our  Lord  ! 
Dear  Saviour,  on  thy  people  smile, 
And  come,  according  to  thy  word. 

2  From  busy  scenes  we  now  retreat, 

That  we  may  here  converse  with  thee : 
Ah,  Lord,  behold  us  at  thy  feet  — 
Let  this  the* gate  of  heaven  be. 

3  Chief  of  ten  thousand,  now  appear, 

That  we  by  faith  may  see  thy  face : 

0,  speak,  that  we  thy  voice  may  hear, 

And  let  thy  presence  fill  this  place. 

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EXPERIENCE   AND   LIFE. 

595.  c.  M. 

Enter  into  thy  Closet.  —  Matt.  6  : 6. 

1  Sweet  is  the  prayer  whose  holy  stream 

In  earnest  pleading  flows  : 
Devotion  dwells  upon  the  theme, 
And  warm  and  warmer  glows. 

2  Faith  grasps  the  blessings  she  desires ; 

Hope  points  the  upward  gaze ; 
And  Love,  celestial  Love,  inspires 
The  eloquence  of  praise. 

3  But  sweeter  far  the  still  small  voice, 

Unheard  by  human  ear, 
When  God  has  made  the  heart  rejoice, 
And  dried  the  bitter  tear. 

4  No  accents  flow,  no  words  ascend  ; 

All  utterance  faileth  there  ; 
But  Christian  spirits  comprehend, 
And  God  accepts  the  prayer. 

596.  CM.  Montgomery. 

Lord,  teach  us  to  pray.  —  Luke  11:1. 

1  Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 

Uttered  or  unexpressed, 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

The  falling  of  a  tear, 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try; 
Prayer  the  sublimest  strains  thai  "Q^h 
The  Majesty  on  high. 

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4  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice, 

Returning  from  his  ways, 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 
And  cry,  '  Behold,  he  prays.' 

5  Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air, 
His  watchword  at  the  gates  of  death  : 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 

6  0  Thou  by  whom  we  come  to  God, 

The  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
The  path  of  prayer  thyself  hast  trod: 
Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray. 

597.  L.  M.  Stowelu 

The  Mercij-scat.  —  Ex.  25:22. 

1  From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, 
From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat  — 
'Tis  found  beneath  the  mercy-seat. 

2  There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads  — 
A  place  than  all  besides  more  sweet : 
It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy-seat. 

3  There  is  a  scene  where  spirits  blend, 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend ; 
Though  sundered  far,  by  faith  they  meet 
Around  one  common  mercy-seat. 

4  There,  there  on  eagle  wings  we  soar, 
And  sense  and  sin  molest  no  more  ; 

And  heaven  comes  down  our  souls  to  greet, 
And  glory  crowns  the  mercy-seat. 


EXPERIENCE    AND   LIFE. 

598  7s  &  6s. 

Pray  without  ceasing.  —  1  Thess.  5  :  17. 

1  Go  when  the  morning  shineth, 

Go  when  the  noon  is  bright, 
Go  when  the  eve  dcclineth, 

Go  in  the  hush  of  night : 
Go  with  pure  mind  and  feeling, 

Put  earthly  thoughts  away, 
And,  in  God's  presence  kneeling, 

Do  thou  in  secret  pray. 

2  Remember  all  who  love  thee, 

All  who  are  loved  by  thee ; 
Pray,  too,  for  those  who  hate  thee, 

If  any  such  there  be  ; 
Then  for  thyself,  in  meekness, 

A  blessing  humbly  claim, 
And  blend  with  each  petition 

Thy  great  Redeemer's  name. 

3  Or,  if  'tis  e'er  denied  thee 

In  solitude  to  pray, 
Should  holy  thoughts  come  o'er  theo 

When  friends  are  round  thy  way, 
E'en  then  the  silent  breathing 

Thy  spirit  lifts  above 
Will  reach  his  throne  of  glory 

Where  dwells  eternal  love. 

599.  C.  M.  Killer. 

Behold,  all  Souls  are  mine. — Ezck.  18:4. 

1  My  God,  to  thee  I  now  commend 
My  soul ;  for  thou,  0  Lord, 
Dost  live  and  love  mo  without  end, 
And  wilt  perform  thy  word. 

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PRAYER   AND    ASPIRATION. 

2  To  whom  else  should  I  make  my  plea, 

That  heavenly  life  be  mine  ? 
All  souls,  my  God,  belong  to  thee  ; 
My  soul  is  also  thine. 

3  Thou  gav'st  my  spirit  at  my  birth ; 

Take  back  what  thou  hast  given, 
And  with  the  Lord  I  served  on  earth 
Grant  me  to  live  in  heaven. 

4  Thou  liv'st  and  lovest  without  end, 

And  dost  perform  thy  word  ; 

My  s,oul,  my  all,  I  now  commend 

To  thee,  my  God  and  Lord. 

600.  c.  31. 

Is  any  ajjlicted  t  let  him  pray.  —  Jiimes  5  :  13. 

1  No,  never  shall  my  heart  despond, 

Long  as  my  lips  can  pray ; 
My  latest  breath  with  effort  fond 
Shall  pass  in  prayer  away.    » 

2  There  is  a  heavenly  mercy-seat 

To  calm  the  sinner's  fears ; 
There  is  a  Saviour,  at  whose  feet 
The  mourner  dries  his  tears. 

3  When  friends  depart,  and  hopes  are  riven, 

And  gatheringsstorrns  I  see, 
My  soul  is  but  the  sooner  driven, 
Eternal  Rock,  to  thee. 

4  0  for  a  voice  of  sweeter  sound, 

For  every  wind  to  bear, 
To  teach  the  listening  world  around 
The  blessedness  of  prayer  ! 


EXPERIENCE    AND   LIFE. 

60 1 .  7s.  H?JkD  S3. 

Men  ought  always  to  pray.  —  Luke  18  : 1. 

1  Child,  amid  the  flowers  at  play, 
While  the  red  light  fades  away,  — 
Mother,  with  thine  earnest  eye 
Ever  following  silently,  — 

2  Father,  by  the  breeze  of  eve 
Called  thy  daily  toil  to  leave, 
Pray,  ere  yet  the  dark  hours  be ; 
Lift  the  heart,  and  bend  the  knee. 

3  Traveller  in  the  stranger's  land, 

Far  from  thine  own  household  band, — 

Mourner,  haunted  by  the  tone 

Of  a  voice  from  this  world  gone,  — 

4  Captive,  in  whose  narrow  cell 
Sunshine  hath  not  leave  to  dwell, — 
Sailor,  on  the  darkening  sea, 

Lift  the  heart,  and  bend  the  knee. 

5  Ye  that  triumph,  ye  that  sigh, 
Kindred  by  one  holy  tie, 
Heaven's  first  star  alike  ye  see  — 
Lift  the  heart,  and  bend  the  knee. 

602.  c.  M. 

Thou  hast  Power  with  God.  —  Gen.  32 :  28. 

1  There  is  an  eye  that  never  sleeps 

Beneath  the  wing  of  night ; 
There  is  an  ear  that  never  shuts, 
When  sink  the  beams  of  light. 

2  There  is  an  arm  that  never  tires, 

When  human  strength  gives  way ; 
There  is  a  love  that  never  fails, 
When  earthly  loves  decay. 

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3  That  eye  is  fixed  on  seraph  throngs  ; 

That  arm  upholds  the  sky ; 
That  ear  is  filled  with  angel  songs ; 
That  love  is  throned  on  high. 

4  But  there's  a  power  which  man  can  wield, 

When  mortal  aid  is  vain  — 
That  eye,  that  arm,  that  love  to  reach, 
That  listening  ear  to  gain. 

0  That  power  is  prayer,  which  soars  on  high, 

Through  Jesus,  to  the  throne, 
And  moves  the  hand  which  moves  the  world, 
To  bring  salvation  down. 

603.  l.  M. 

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Ilumble  Prayer. 

1  Great  God,  my  Father  and  my  Friend, 

On  whom  I  cast  my  constant  care, 
On  whom  for  all  things  I  depend, 
To  thee  I  raise  my  humble  prayer. 

2  Endue  me  with  a  holy  fear ; 

The  frailty  of  my  heart  reveal ; 
Sin  and  its  snares  are  always  near  — 
Thee  may  I  always  nearer  feel. 

3  0  that  to  thee  my  constant  mind 

May  with  a  steady  flame  aspire  ; 
Pride  in  its  earliest  motions  find, 
And  check  the  rise  of  wrong  desire ! 

4  0  that  my  watchful  soul  may  fly 

The  first  perceived  approach  of  sin, 
Look  up  to  thee  when  danger's  nigh, 
And  feel  thy  fear  control  within ! 

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604.  s.  M.  c.  wesi^y. 

The  Spirit  of  Prayer. 

1  The  praying  spirit  breathe  ; 

The  watching  power  impart ; 
From  all  entanglements  beneath 

Call  off  my  peaceful  heart ; 
My  feeble  mind  sustain, 

By  worldly  thoughts  oppressed ; 
Appear,  and  bid  me  turn  again 

To  my  eternal  rest. 

2  Swift  to  my  rescue  come  : 

Thy  own  this  moment  seize  ; 
Gather  my  wandering  spirit  home, 

And  keep  in  perfect  peace : 
Suffered  no  more  to  rove 

O'er  all  the  earth  abroad, 
Arrest  the  prisoner  of  thy  love, 

And  shut  me  up  in  God. 

605.  C.  M.  Montgomery. 

Lord,  tea-ch  us  to  pray.  —  Luke  11:1. 

1  Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray  aright, 

With  reverence  and  with  fear : 

Though  dust  and  ashes  in  thy  sight, 

We  may,  we  must,  draw  near. 

2  Burdened  with  guilt,  convinced  of  sin, 

In  weakness,  want,  and  woe, 
Fightings  without,  and  fears  within, 
Lord,  whither  shalLwe  go? 

3  God  of  all  grace,  we  come  to  thee, 

With  broken,  contrite  hearts: 
Give  what  thine  eye  delights  to  sec  — 
Truth  in  the  inward  parts;  — 


PRAYER    A^D    ASPIRATION. 


4  Give  deep  humility  ;  the  sense 
Of  godly  sorrow  give  ; 
A  strong,  desiring  confidence 
To  hear  thy  voice,  and  live  ;  — 


Patience  to  watch,  and  wait,  and  weep, 

Though  mercy  long  delay ; 
Courage  our  fainting  souls  to  keep, 

And  trust  thee,  though  thou  slay. 

Give  these,  and  then  thy  will  be  done ; 

Thus,  strengthened  with  all  might, 
We,  by  thy  Spirit  and  thy  Son,- 

Shall  pray,  and  pray  aright. 


606.  C.  M.  Faber. 

The  Spirit  maketh  Intercession.  —  Rom.  8  :  26. 

1  Had  I,  dear  Lord,  no  pleasure  found 

But  in  the  thought  of  thee, 
Prayer  would  have  come  unsought,  and  beeu 
A  truer  liberty. 

2  Yet  thou  art  oft  most  present,  Lord, 

In  weak,  distracted  prayer : 

A  sinner  out  of  heart  with  self 

Most  often  finds  thee  there. 

8  And  prayer  that  humbles  sets  the  soul    * 
From  all  illusions  free, 
And  teaches  it  how  utterly, 
Dear  Lord,  it  hangs  on  thee. 

4  These  surface  troubles  come  and  go 
Like  rufflings  of  the  sea ; 
The  deeper  depth  is  out  of  reach 
To  all,  my  God,  but  thee. 

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607.  L.  M.  J.  Wesley. 

Search  me,  O  God,  and  know  my  Heart.  —  Ps.  139  :  23. 

1  0  Thou  to  whose  all-searching  sight 
The  darkness  shineth  as  the  light, 
Search,  prove  my  heart  —  it  pants  for  thee: 
0,  burst  these  bonds,  and  set  it  free. 

2  Wash  out  its  stains  ;  refine  its  dross  ; 
Nail  my  affections  to  the  cross ; 
Hallow  each  thought ;  let  all  within 
Be  clean  as  thou,  my  Lord,  art  clean. 

3  When  rising  floods  my  soul  o'erflow, 
When  sinks  my  heart  in  waves  of  woe, 

0  God,  thy  timely  aid  impart, 

And  raise  my  head,  and  cheer  my  heart. 

4  If  rough  and  thorny  be  the  way, 
My  strength  proportion  to  my  day, 

Till  toil,  and  grief,  and  pain  shall  cease, 
Where  all  is  calm,  and  joy,  and  peace. 

CO 8.  C.  M.  Pope. 

The  Universal  Prayer. 

1  Father  of  all,  in  every  age, 

In  every  clime,  adored, 
By  saint,  by  savage,  or  by  sage, 
The  universal  Lord. 

2  Thou  great  First  Cause,  least  understood, 

Who  all  my  sense  confined 
To  know  but  this  —  that  thou  art  good, 
And  that  myself  am  blind,  — 

3  What  conscience  dictates  to  be  done, 

Or  warns  me  not  to  do, 
This  teach  me  more  than  hell  to  shun, 
That  more  than  heaven  pursue. 


PRAYER   AND    ASPIRATION. 

4  If  I  am  right,  thy  grace  impart 

Still  in  the  right  to  stay ; 
If  I  am  wrong,  0,  teach  my  heart 
To  find  that  better  way. 

5  Teach  me  to  feel  another's  woe, 

To  hide  the  fault  I  see  ; 

That  mercy  I  to  others  show, 

That  mercy  show  to  me. 

6  To  thee,  whose  temple  is  all  space, 

Whose  altar  earth,  sea,  skies, 
One  chorus  let  all  beings  raise, 
All  nature's  incense  rise. 

609.  lis  &  5. 

Sweet  Prayer. 

1  When  torn  is  the  bosom  by  sorrow  or  care, 
Be  it  ever  so  simple,  there's  nothing  like  prayer; 
It  eases,  it  softens,  subdues,  and  sustains, 
Gives  vigor  to  hope,  and  puts  passion  in  chains. 

Prayer,  prayer,  0,  sweet  prayer ! 
Be  it  ever  so  simple,  there's  nothing  like  prayer. 

2  When  far  from  the  friends  we  hold  dearest  we  part, 
What  fond  recollections  still  cling  to  the  heart ! 
Past  converse,  past  scenes,  past  enjoyments  are  there ; 
0,  how  mournfully  pleasing  till  hallowed  by  prayer ! 

3  When  pleasure  would  woo  us  from  piety's  arms, 
The  siren  sings  sweetly,  or  silently  charms, 

We  listen,  we  loiter,  we're  caught  in  the  snare  ; 
But,  looking  to  Jesus,  we  conquer  in  prayer. 

4  While  strangers  to  prayer,  we  are  strangers  to 

peace  ;  [this ; 

Heaven  pours  its  full  streams  thro'  no  medium  like 
And  till  we  the  seraph's  full  ecstasy  share, 
Out  chalice  of  joy  must  be  guarded  by  prayer. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

610.  8s  &  6. 

Prayer  for  Christ's  Aid  in  Toil. 

1  Lo,  the  storms  of  life  are  breaking  ; 
Faithless  fears  our  hearts  are  shaking ; 
For  our  succor  undertaking, 

Lord  and  Saviour,  help  us. 

2  Lo,  the  world,  from  thee  rebelling, 
Round  thy  church  in  pride  is  swelling : 
With  thy  word  their  madness  quelling, 

Lord  and  Saviour,  help  us. 

3  On  thine  own  command  relying, 
We  our  onward  task  are  plying, 
Unto  thee  for  safety  sighing  : 

Lord  and  Saviour,  help  us. 

4  By  thy  birth,  thy  cross,  and  passion, 
By  thy  tears  of  deep  compassion, 
By  thy  mighty  intercession, 

Lord  and  Saviour,  help  us. 

611.  lis  &  10s. 

Sjriiitual  Blessings. 

1  Almighty  Father,  thou  hast  many  a  blessing 
In  store  for  every  erring  child  of  thine ; 

For  this  I  pray  —  let  me,  thy  grace  possessing, 
Seek  to  be  guided  by  thy  will  divine. 

2  Not  for  earth's  treasures,  for  her  joys  the  dearest, 
Would  I  my  supplications  raise  to  thee ; 

Not  for  the  hopes  that  to  my  heart  are  nearest, 
But  only  that  I  give  that  heart  to  thee. 

8  I  pray  that  thou  wouldst  guide  and  guard  me  ever ; 

Cleanse  by  thy  power  from  every  stain  of  sin ; 
I  will  thy  blessing  ask  on  each  endeavor, 

And  thus  thy  promised  peace  my  soul  shall  win. 

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612.  c.  M. 

As  the  Hart panteth  after  the  Water-brook*.  —  Ps.  42. 

1  As  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams, 

When  heated  in  the  chase, 
So  longs  my  soul,  0  God,  for  thee, 
And  thy  refreshing  grace. 

2  For  thee,  my  God,  the  living  God, 

My  thirsty  soul  doth  pine  ; 
0,  when  shall  I  behold  thy  face, 
Thou  Majesty  divine  ? 

3  Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul? 

Trust  God,  and  he'll  employ 
His  aid  for  thee,  and  change  these  sighs 
To  thankful  hymns  of  joy. 

4  Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul? 

Hope  still,  and  thou  shalt  sing 
The  praise  of  Him  who  is  thy  God, 
Thy  health's  eternal  Spring. 

613.  7s.  Montgomery. 

The  Soul  panting  for  God.  —  Fs.  42. 

1  As  the  hart,  with  eager  looks, 
Panteth  for  the  water-brooks, 
So  my  soul,  athirst  for  thee, 
Pants  the  living  God  to  see  : 
When,  0,  when,  with  filial  fear, 
Lord,  shall  1  to  thee  draw  near  ? 

2  Why  art  thou  cast  down,  my  soul  ? 
God,  thy  God,  shall  make  thee  whole  : 
Why  art  thou  disquieted  ? 

God  shall  lift  thy  fallen  head, 
And  his  countenance  benign 
Be  the  saving  health  of  thine. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

614.  CM.  Montgomery. 

Tray er  for  Submission. 

1  One  prayer  I  have,  all  prayers  in  one, 

When  I  am  wholly  thine  — 
Thy  will,  my  God,  thy  will  be  done, 
And  let  that  will  be  mine. 

2  All-wise,  almighty,  and  all-good, 

In  thee  I  firmly  trust ; 
Thy  ways,  unknown  or  understood, 
Are  merciful  and  just. 

3  May  I  remember  that  to  thee 

Whate'er  I  have  I  owe  ; 
And  back  in  gratitude  from  me 
May  all  thy  bounties  flow. 

4  Thy  gifts  are  only  then  enjoyed 

When  used  as  talents  lent ; 
Those  talents  only  well  employed 
When  in  thy  service  spent. 

5  And  though  thy  wisdom  takes  away, 

Shall  I  arraign  thy  will  ? 
No,  let  me  bless  thy  name,  and  say, 
The  Lord  is  gracious  still. 

615.  L.  M.  Gibbons. 

My  Flesh  longethfor  Thee  in  a  thirsty  Land.  —  Ps.  63. 

1  Now  let  our  souls,  on  wings  sublime, 
Rise  from  the  vanities  of  time, 
Draw  back  the  parting  veil,  and  see 
The  glories  of  eternity. 

2  Born  by  a  new,  celestial  birth, 

Why  should  we  grovel  hero  on  earth  ? 
Why  grasp  at  vain  and  fleeting  toys, 
So  near  to  heaven's  eternal  joys  ? 

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3  Snail  aught  beguile  us  on  the  road, 
While  we  are  walking  back  to  God? 
For  strangers  into  life  we  come, 
And  dying  is  but  going  home. 

4  Welcome,  sweet  hour  of  full  discharge, 
That  sets  our  longing  souls  at  large, 
Unbinds  our  chains,  breaks  up  our  cell, 
And  gives  us  with  our  God  to  dwell. 

6  To  dwell  with  God,  to  feel  his  love, 
Is  the  full  heaven  enjoyed  above  ; 
And  the  sweet  expectation  now 
Is  the  young  dawn  of  heaven  below. 

616.  L.  M.  Cennick- 

The  Highway  of  Holiness. —  Is.  35:  8. 

1  Jesus,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone  — 
He  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  upon  ; 
His  track  I  see,  and  I'll  pursue 
The  narrow  way  till  him  I  view. 

2  The  way  the  holy  prophets  went, 
The  road  that  leads  from  banishment, 
The  King's  highway  of  holiness, 

I'll  go,  for  all  his  paths  are  peace. 

3  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought, 
And  mourned  because  I  found  it  not ; 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 
Come  hither,  soul;  I  am  the  way. 

4  Lo,  glad  I  come-;  and  thou,  blest  Lamb, 
Shalt  take  me  to- thee  as  I  am  ; 
Nothing  but  sin  have  I  to  give, 
Nothing  but  love  shall  I  receive. 

5  Now  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round 
What  a  dear  Saviour  I  have  found : 
I'll  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood, 
And  say,  '  Behold  the  way  to  God.' 

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EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

617.  CM.  Moohe. 

0  that  I  had  Wings  like  a  Dove!  —  Ps.  55  :  6. 

1  The  dove,  let  loose  in  Eastern  skies, 

Returning  fondly  home, 
Ne'er  stoops  to  earth  her  wing,  nor  flies 
Where  idle  warblers  roam  ;  — 

2  But  high  she  shoots  through  air  and  light, 

Above  all  low  delay, 
Where  nothing  earthly  bounds  her  flight, 
Nor  shadow  dims  her  way. 

3  So  grant  me,  Lord,  from  every  snare 

And  stain  of  passion  free, 
Aloft,  through  faith's  screner  air, 
To  urge  my  course  to  thee ;  — 

4  No  sin'to  cloud,  no  lure  to  stay, 

My  soul  as  home  she  springs ; 
Thy  sunshine  on  her  joyful  way, 
Thy  freedom  on  her  wings. 

618.  6s. &  4s.        Sakah  F.  Adaim. 

Nearer  to  Thee. 

1  Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee : 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiscth  me, 
Still  ail  my  song  shall  be, — 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee. 

2  Though  like  a  wanderer, 

Daylight  all  gone,  . 
Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone, 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  bo 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee. 


PRAYER  AND    ASPIRATION. 

3  There  let  the  way  appear 

Steps  unto  heaven,  — 
All  that  thou  sendest  me 

In  mercy  given, — 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee. 

4  Then  with  my  waking  thoughts, 

Bright  with  thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs 

Bethel  I'll  raise, 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee. 

5  Or  if  on  joyful  wing 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

Upward  I  fly, 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee. 

619.  c.  M. 

Prayer  for  Purity. 

1  Be  thou,  0  God,  by  night,  by  day, 

My  Guide,  my  Guard,  from  sin, 
My  life,  my  trust,  my  light  divine, 
To  keep  me  pure  within. 

2  Pure  as  the  air  when  day's  first  light 

A  cloudless  sky  illumes, 
And  active  as  the  lark  that  soars 
Till  heaven  shines  round  its  plumes. 

3  So  may  my  soul  upon  the  wings 

Of  faith  unwearied  rise, 
Till  at  the  gate  of  heaven  it  sings, 
'Midst  light  from  Paradise. 

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EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

623.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Teach  me  the  Way  of  thy  Statutes.  —  Ts.  119  :  33. 

1  0  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 

To  keep  his  statutes  still ! 

0  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  his  will ! 

2  0,  send  thy  Spirit  down  to  write 

Thy  law  upon  my  heart ; 
Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit, 
Nor  act  the  liar's  part. 

3  Order  my  footsteps  by  thy  word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere  ; 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

4  Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands  — 

?Tis  a  delightful  road  ; 
Nor  let  my  head,  nor  heart,  nor  hands 
Offend  against  my  God. 

624.  S.    M.  BONAB. 

Be  perfect,  as  your  Father  in  Heaven.  —  Matt.  5  :  48. 

1  I  did  thee  wrong,  my  God  — 

I  wronged  thy  truth  and  love ; 
I  fretted  at  the  chastening  rod  — 
Against  thy  power  I  strove. 

2  Come  nearer,  nearer  still ; 

Let  not  thy  light  depart ; 
Bend  thou  and  break  this  stubborn  will ; 
Dissolve  this  iron  heart. 

3  Less  wayward  let  me  be, 

More  pliable  and  mild, 
In  pure  and  glad  simplicity 
More  like  a  trustful  child. 

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PRAYER    AND    ASPIRATION. 

4  Less,  less  of  self,  each  day, 

And  more,  my  God,  of  thee ; 
0,  keep  me,  keep  me  in  the  way. 
However  rough  it  be. 

5  Less  of  the  flesh,  each  day, 

Less  of  the  world  and  sin  ; 
More  of  thy  holy  Son,  I  pray, 
More  of  thyself  within. 

6  More  moulded  to  thy  will, 

Lord,  let  thy  servant  be  — 
Higher  in  love,  and  higher  still, 
More,  and  still  more,  like  thee. 

625.  c.  M. 

Make  haste  to  help  me.  —  Ps.  38 :  22. 

1  Great  God,  let  not  thy  grace  delay 

To  meet  me  with  thy  love ; 
Drive  interposing  clouds  away, 
And  make  my  guilt  remove. 

2  Come  in  with  power  to  every  soul, 

0  thou  immortal  Dove  ; 
Make  every  wounded  spirit  whole, 
With  thy  redeeming  love. 

3  We  long  to  meet  our  God  to-day, 

And  taste  his  grace  divine, 
That  every  soul  with  joy  may  say, 
My  Lord,  my  God,  I'm  thine. 

4  0,  how  I  pant,  great  God,  to  see 

Thy  face,  and  taste  thy  love  ; 
0,  speak,  and  bring  me  near  to  thee, 
And  all  my  doubts  remove. 

5  0  God,  inspire  each  heart  an<^  tongue 

To  learn  thy  precious  name  ; 
Redeeming  love  shall  be  my  song, 
While  I  thy  love  proclaim. 

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EXPERIENCE   AND   LIFE. 

626.  C.  M.  C.  Wesley. 

Desiring  Holiness. 

1  Try  us,  0  God,  and  search  the  ground 

Of  every  sinful  heart ; 
Whate'er  of  sin  in  us  is  found, 
0,  bid  it  all  depart. 

2  Help  us  to  help  each  other,  Lord, 

Each  other's  cross  to  bear ; 

Let  each  his  friendly  aid  afford, 

And  feel  his  brother's  care. 

3  Help  us  to  build  each  other  up, 

Our  heart  and  life  improve  ; 
Increase  our  faith,  confirm  our  hope, 
And  perfect  us  in  love. 

4  Up  into  thee,  our  living  Head, 

Let  us  in  all  things  grow, 
Till  thou  hast  made  us  free  indeed, 
And  spotless  here  below. 

627.  Gs  &  5s. 

/  have  longed  for  thy  Salvation.  —  Ps.  119  :  174. 

1  Purer  yet  and  purer 

I  would  be  in  mind, 

Dearer  yet  and  dearer 

Every  duty  find  ;  — 

2  Hoping  still,  and  trusting 

God  without  a  fear,  — 
Patiently  believing 

He  will  make  all  clear,  — 

3  Calmer  yet  and  calmer 

Trial  bear  and  pain, 
Surer  yet  and  surer 

Peace  at  last  to  gain  ;  — 

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PRAYER   AND    ASPIRATION. 

4  Suffering  still  and  doing, 

To  his  will  resigned, 
And  to  God  subduing 

Heart,  and  will,  and  mind  ;  — 

5  Higher  yet  and  higher, 

Out  of  clouds  and  night, 
Nearer  yet  and  nearer 
Rising  to  the  light  — 

6  Oft  these  earnest  longings 

Swell  within  my  breast, 
Yet  their  inner  meaning 
Ne'er  can  be  expressed. 

628.  C.  M.  Montgomery 

Prayer  for  Wisdom.  —  1  Kings  3  :  9. 

1  Almighty  God,  in  humble  prayer 

To  thee  our  souls  we  lift ; 
Do  thou  our  waiting  minds  prepare 
For  thy  most  needful  gift. 

2  We  ask  not  golden  streams  of  wealth 

Along  our  path  to  flow ; 
We  ask  not  undecaying  health, 
Nor  length  of  years  below  ;  — 

8  We  ask  not  honors,  which  an  hour 
May  bring  and  take  away; 
We  ask  not  pleasure,  pomp,  and  power, 
Lest  we  should  go  astray  :  — 

4  We  ask  for  wisdom  ;  Lord,  impart 
The  knowledge  how  to  live ; 
A  wise  and  understanding  heart 
To  all  before  thee  give. 

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EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

629.  L.  M.  Gowpeh. 

Thirsting  for  Righteousness.  —  Matt.  5 :  6. 

1  I  thirst,  but  not  as  once  I  did, 

The  vain  delights  of  earth  to  share  ; 
Thy  wounds,  Iminanuel,  all  forbid   » 
That  I  should  seek  my  pleasures  there. 

2  It  was  the  sight  of  thy  dear  cross 

First  weaned  my  heart  from  earthly  things, 
And  taught  me  to  esteem  as  dross 

The  mirth  of  fools  and  pomp  of  kings. 

3  0  for  that  grace  which  springs  from  thee, 

And  quickens  all  things  where  it  flows, 
Which*  makes  a  wretched  thorn  like  me 
Bloom  as  the  myrtle  or  the  rose ! 

630.  L.    M.  TOFLADY. 
My  Soul  thirstethfor  God.— Vs.  42  :  2. 

1  0  that  my  heart  was  right  with  thee, 

And  loved  thee  with  a  perfect  love ! 

0  that  my  Lord  would  dwell  in  me, 
And  never  from  his  seat  remove ! 

2  Father,  I  dwell  in  mournful  night, 

Till  thou  dost  in  my  heart  appear  ; 
Arise,  propitious  Sun,  and  light 
An  everlasting  morning  there. 

3  0,  let  my  prayer  acceptance  find, 

And  bring  the  mighty  blessing  down  ; 
Eyesight  impart,  for  I  am  blind, 
And  seal  me  thine  adopted  son. 

631.  S.  M.  Bonar. 

Lead  me  in  Thy  Truth,  and  teach  me.  —  Ps.  25  :  5. 

1  I  ask  a  perfect  creed  : 

0  that  to  me  were  given 
The  teaching  that  leads  none  astray, 
The  scholarship  of  heaven  !  — 

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PRAYER    AND    ASPIRATION. 

2  Calm  faith,  that  grasps  the  word 

Of  Him  who  cannot  lie,  — 
That  hears  alone  the  voice  divine, 
Though  crowds  are  standing  by. 

3  The  one,  whole  truth  I  seek, 

In  this  sad  age  of  strife  — 
The  truth  of  Him  who  is  the  Truth, 
And  in  whose  truth  is  life,  — 

4  Truth  which  contains  true  rest, 

Which  is  the  grave  of  doubt, 
Which  ends  uncertainty  and  gloom, 
And  casts  the  falsehood  out. 

5  0  True  One,  give  me  truth, 

And  let  it  quench  in  me 
The  thirst  of  this  long-craving  heart, 
And  set  my  spirit  free. 

6  0  truth  of  God,  destroy 

The  cloud,  the  chain,  the  war ; 
Dawn  to  this  stormy  midnight  be, 
My  bright  and  morning  star. 

632.  S.  M.  Guyon. 

The  Fountain  of  Living  Waters.  —  Jer.  2  :  13. 

1  The  fountain  in  its  source 

No  drought  of  summer  fears  ; 
The  farther  it  pursues  its  course, 
The  nobler  it  appears. 

2  But  shallow  cisterns  yield 

A  scanty,  short  supply  : 
The  morning  sees  them  amply  filled, 
At  evening  they  are  dry. 

8  The  cisterns  I  forsake, 

0  Fount  of  Life,  for  thee : 
My  thirst  with  living  waters  slake, 
And  drink  eternity. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

633.  L.  M.  Watts. 

With  my  Soul  have  I  desired  Thee.  —  Is.  26  :  9. 

1  My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee ; 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heavenly  birth  ? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  let  my  God,  my  Saviour,  go  ? 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense  ; 

One  sovereign  word  can  draw  me  thence  ; 
1  would  obey  the  voice  divine, 
And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

4  Be  earth  with  all  her  scenes  withdrawn  ; 
Let  noise  and  vanity  be  gone ; 

In  secret  silence  of  the  mind, 

My  heaven,  and  there  my  God,  I  find. 

634.  Us  &  10s.  J.  F.  Clarke. 

Prayer  for  Strength. 

1  Fathkr,  to  us,  thy  children,  humbly  kneeling, 
Conscious  of  weakness,  ignorance,  sin,  and  shame, 

Give  such  a  force  of  holy  thought  and  feeling, 
That  we  may  live  to  glorify  thy  name, — 

2  That  we  may  conquer  base  desire  and  passion, 
That  we  may  rise  from  selfish  thought  and  will, 

O'ercome  the  world's  allurement,  threat,  and  fashion, 
Walk  humbly,  gently,  leaning  on  thee  still. 

3  Let  all  thy  goodness  by  our  minds  be  seen  ; 
Let  all  thy  mercy  on  our  souls  be  sealed ; 

Lord,  if  thou  wilt,  thy  power  can  make  us  clean  : 
0,  speak  the  word,  thy  servants  shall  be  healed. 


PRAYER   AND   ASPIRATION. 

635.  C.  M.  C.  Wesley. 

If  the  Son  shall  make  you  free.  —  John  8  :  36. 

1  If  thou  impart  thyself  to  me, 

No  other  good  I  need  ; 
If  thou,  the  Son,  shalt  make  me  free, 
I  shall  be  free  indeed. 

2  I  cannot  rest  till  in  thy  blood 

I  full  redemption  have  ; 
But  thou,  through  whom  I  come  to  God, 
Canst  to  the  utmost  save. 

3  From  sin  —  the  guilt,  the  power,  the  pain  — 

Thou  wilt  redeem  my  soul : 
Lord,  I  believe  —  and  not  in  vain ; 
My  faith  shall  make  me  whole. 

4  I,  too,  with  thee,  shall  walk  in  white  ; 

With  all  thy  saints  shall  prove 
The  length  and  breadth,  and  depth  and  height. 
Of  everlasting  love. 

636.  S.  M.  C.  Wesley. 
I  will  icrite  it  in  their  Hearts.  —  Heb.  8  :  10. 

1  That  blessed  law  of  thine, 

Father,  to  me  impart : 
The  Spirit's  law  of  life  divine, 
0,  write  it  in  my  heart. 

2  Implant  it  deep  within, 

Whence  it  may  ne'er  remove  — 
The  law  of  liberty  from  sin, 
The  perfect  law  of  love. 

3  Thy  nature  be  my  law, 

Thy  spotless  sanctity, 
And  sweetly  every  moment  draw 
My  happy  soul  to  thee. 

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EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

037.  C.    P.    M.  BONAR. 

By  a  new  and  living  Way.  —  Ileb.  10  :  20. 

1  Why  stand  I  lingering  without, 
In  fear,  and  weariness,  and  doubt, 

When  all  is  light  within  ? 
0  Thou,  the  new  and  living  Way, 
The  trembler's  Guide,  the  sinner's  Stay, 

My  High  Priest,  lead  me  in. 

2  I  know  the  mercy-seat  is  there, 

On  which  thou  sitt'st  to  answer  prayer  ; 

I  know  the  blood  is  shed  ; 
The  everlasting  covenant  sealed, 
The  everlasting  grace  revealed, 

And  life  has  reached  the  dead. 

3  Not  the  mere  Paradise  below, 

The  heaven  of  heavens  is  opened  now, 

And  we  its  bliss  regain. 
Guarded  so  long  by  fire  and  sword, 
The  gate  stands  wide,  the  way  restored, 

The  veil  is  rent  in  twain. 

4  Without,  the  cloud  and  gloom  appear  ; 
The  peril  and  the  storm  are  near; 

The  foe  is  raging  round : 
Then  let  me  boldly  enter  in, — 
There  end  my  danger,  fear,  and  sin, — 

And  rest  on  holy  ground. 

f>38.  C.  M.  Dili. 

Go  up  higher.  — Luke  14  :  10. 

1  How  eagerly  my  heart  hath  sought 
And  scorned  eacli  foolish  gain  ; 
Each  tiling  I  longed  for  hath  been  brought, 
And  brought  to  me  in  vain. 

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PRAYER   AND    ASPIRATION. 

2  Alas  !  this  heart  too  well  hath  learned 

The  bitter  in  each  sweet, 
Th'  imperfect  excellence  hath  mourned, 
The  glory  incomplete. 

3  Yet,  Lord,  to  glory  measureless 

Thou  bid'st  my  soul  arise, 
And  settest  thine  own  perfectness 
Before  my  longing  eyes. 

4  Yet,  Lord,  I  hear  thy  voice  command 

These  halting  feet  of  mine 
To  traverse  all  the  holy  land, 
And  climb  each  height  divine. 

5  I,  who  have  travelled  far,  and  found 

Small  cheer  upon  the  road, 
May  trace  an  endless  holy  ground, — 
Yes,  sweetly  walk  with  God. 

639.  7s  &  6s.  Bonab. 

Longing  for  Likeness  to  Christ.  —  1  John  3    2. 

1  I  rest  my  soul  on  Jesus  — 

This  weary  soul  of  mine  ; 
His  right  hand  me  embraces  ; 

I  on  his  breast  recline. 
I  love  the  name  of  Jesus, 

Immanuel,  Christ,  the  Lord ; 
Like  fragrance  on  the  breezes 

His  name  abroad  is  poured. 

2  I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild  ;m 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

The  Father's  holy  Child  : 
I  long  to  be  with  Jesus 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng, 
To  sing  with  saints  his  praises, 

To  learn  the  angels'  song. 


EXPERIENCE    AND   LIFE. 

^43.  L.   M.  C.  WlSLEY. 

Desire  for  Union  xcith  God. 

1  0  Love,  how  cheering  is  thy  ray ! 

All  pain  before  thy  presence  flies  ; 
Care,  anguish,  sorrow,  melt  away, 
Where'er  thy  healing  beams  arise  : 

0  Father,  nothing  may  I  see, 

And  nought  desire  or  seek,  but  thee. 

2  Unwearied  may  1  this  pursue, 

Dauntless  to  this  high  prize  aspire, 
Each  hour  within  my  soul  renew 

This  holy  flame,  this  heavenly  fire, 
And  day  and  night  be  all  my  care 
To  guard  the  sacred  treasure  there. 

3  O  that  I,  as  a  little  child, 

May  follow  thee,  and  never  rest 
Till  sweetly  thou  hast  breathed  a  mild, 

A  lowly  mind  into  my  breast ; 
Nor  ever  may  we  parted  be, 
Till  I  become  as  one  with  thee. 

4  Still  let  thy  love  point  out  my  way  ; 

How  wondrous  things  thy  love  hath  wrought! 
Still  lead  me,  lest  I  go  astray  ; 

Direct  my  word,  inspire  my  thought ; 
And  if  I  fall,  soon  may  I  hear 
Thy  voice,  and  know  that  Love  is  near. 

644.  C.  M.  Faber. 

This  is  my  Rest.  — Vs.  132  :  il. 

1  Thy  home  is  with  the  humble,  Lord  ; 

The  simplest  are  the  best ; 
Thy  dwelling  is  in  child-like  hearts  ; 
Thou  makest  there  thy  rest. 


PRAYER   AND    ASPIRATION. 

2  Dear  Comforter  !  Eternal  Love  ! 

If  thou  wilt  stay  with  me, 
Of  lowly  thoughts  and  simple  ways 
I'll  build  a  house  for  thee. 

3  Who  made  this  beating  heart  of  mine 

But  thou,  my  heavenly  Guest  ? 
Let  no  one  have  it,  then,  but  thee, 
And  let  it  be  thy  rest. 

645.  7s  &  6s.  Cennick. 

Aspiration. 

1  Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings ; 

Thy  better  portion  trace  ; 
Rise,  from  transitory  things, 

Toward  heaven,  thy  native  place : 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay ; 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove ; 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 

To  seats  prepared  above  ! 

2  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

Nor  stay  in  ail  their  course ; 
Fire  ascending  seeks  the  sun  ; 

Both  speed  them  to  their  source : 
So  a  soul  that's  born  of  God 

Pants  to  view  his  glorious  face, 
Upward  tends  to  his  abode, 

To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

3  Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn ; 

Press  onward  to  the  prize  ; 
Soon  your  Saviour  will  return 

Triumphant  in  the  skies  : 
Yet  a  season,  and  you  know 

Happy  entrance  will  be  given, 
All  your  sorrows  left  below, 

And  earth  exchanged  for  heaven. 

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EXPERIENCE   AND   LIFE. 

646.  CM.  C.Wesley. 

Trcert  remaineth  therefore  a  Rest.  —  Heb.  4  : 9. 

1  Lord,  I  believe  a  rest  remains, 

To  all  thy  people  known ; 
A  rest  where  pure  enjoyment  reigns, 
And  thou  art  loved  alone  ;  — 

2  A  rest  where  all  our  soul's  desire 

Is  fixed  on  things  above  ; 
Where  fear,  and  sin,  and  grief  expire, 
Cast  out  by  perfect  love. 

3  0,  that  I  now  that  rest  might  know, 

Believe,  and  enter  in  ! 
Now,  Saviour,  now  the  power  bestow, 
And  let  me  cease  from  sin. 

4  Remove  all  hardness  from  my  heart ; 

All  unbelief  remove ; 
To  me  the  rest  of  faith  impart, 
The  Sabbath  of  thy  love. 

647.  L.  M.  Kelly. 

Here  have  we  no  continuing  City.  —  Heb.  13  :  14. 

1  We've  no  abiding  city  here  ; 

Sad  truth,  were  this  to  be  our  home ; 
But  let  this  thought  our  spirits  cheer  — 
We  seek  a  city  yet  to  come. 

2  We've  no  abiding  city  here  ; 

We  seek  a  city  out  of  sight  — 
Zion  its  name  ;  the  Lord  is  there : 
It  shines  witli  everlasting  light. 

3  0,  sweet  abode  of  peace  and  love, 

Where  pilgrims  freed  from  toil  are  blest! 
Had  I  the  pinions  of  the  dove, 
I'd  fly  to  thee,  and  be  at  rest. 

4  But  hush,  my  soul,  nor  dare  repine ; 

The  time  my  God  appoints  is  best ; 
While  here,  to  do  his  will  be  mine, 
And  his  to  fix  my  time  of  rest. 


PRAYER   AND    ASPIRATION. 

648.  7s.  Montgomery. 

Let  this  Mind  be  in  you  which  was  in  Christ.  —  Phil.  2  :  5. 

1  Father  of  eternal  grace, 

Glorify  thyself  in  me  : 
Meekly  beaming  in  my  face 

May  the  world  thine  ijnage  see. 

2  Humble,  holy,  all  resigned 

To  thy  will  —  thy  will  be  done : 
Give  me,  Lord,  the  perfect  mind 
Of  thy  well-beloved  Son. 

3  Counting  gain  and  glory  loss, 

May  I  tread  the  path  he  trod  — 
Die  with  Jesus  on  the  cross, 
Rise 'with  him  to  thee,  my  God. 

649.  7s  &  4.  Gilbert. 

Whither  the  Forerunner  is  entered.  —  Heb.  6  :  20. 

1  When  the  vale  of  death  appears, 

Faint  and  cold  this  mortal  clay/ 
Kind  Forerunner,  soothe  my  fears, 
Light  me  through  the  darksome  wav ; 

Break  the  shadows, 
Usher  in  eternal  day. 

2  Upward  from  this  dying  state 

Bid  my  waiting  soul  aspire  ; 
Open. thou  the  crystal  gate, 
To  thy  praise  attune  my  lyre  ; 

Then,  triumphant, 
I  will  join  th'  immortal  choir. 

3  From  the  sparkling  turrets  there 

Oft  I'll  trace  my  pilgrim  way, 
Often  bless  thy  guardian  care, 
Fire  by  night,  and  cloud  by  day ; 

While  my  triumphs 
At  my  Leader's  feet  I  lay. 


EXPERIENCE   AND   LIFE. 
SPIRITUAL    COMMUNION. 

650.  s.  m. 

Iam  still  with  Thee.  —  Ps.  139  :  18. 

1  Still  with  thee,  0  my  God, 

I  would  desire  to  be  ; 
By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
I  would  be  still  with  thee ;  — 

2  With  thee,  when  dawn  comes  in, 

And  calls  me  back  to  care ; 
Each  day  returning  to  begin 

With  thee,  my  God,  in  prayer ;  — 

3  With  thee,  amid  the  crowd 

That  throngs  the  busy  mart, 
To  hear  thy  voice,  'mid  clamor  loud, 
Speak  softly  to  my  heart ;  — 

4  With  thee,  when  day  is  done, 

And  evening  calms  the  mind : 
The  setting  as  the  rising  sun 
With  thee  my  heart  would  find. 

5  With  thee,  when  darkness  brings 

The  signal  of  repose, 
Calm  in  the  shadow  of  thy  wings, 
Mine  eyelids  I  would  close. 

6  With  thee,  in  thee,  by  faith 

Abiding  I  would  be  ; 
By  day,  by  night,  in  life,  in  death, 
I  would  be  still  with  thee. 

651.  C.    M.  GURNEV 

Silent  Worship.  —  Ps.  46  :  10. 

1  Let  deepest  silence  all  around 
Its  peaceful  shelter  spread  ; 
So  shall  the  living  word  abound, 
The  word  that  wakes  the  dead. 


SPIRITUAL   COMMUNION. 

2  How  sweet  to  wait  upon  the  Lord 

In  stillness  and  in  prayer  ! 
What  though  no  preacher  speak  the  word  ? 
A  minister  is  there. 

3  He  knows  to  bend  the  heart  of  steel ; 

He  bows  the  loftiest  soul ; 
O'er  all  we  think  and  all  we  feel, 
How  matchless  his  control ! 

4  And,  0,  how  precious  is  his  love, 

In  tender  mercy  given  ! 
It  whispers  of  the  blest  above, 
And  stays  the  soul  on  heaven. 

652.  L.  M.  Reed. 

The  hidden  Life.  — Col.  3  :  3. 

1  0  that  I  could  forever  dwell, 

Delighted,  at  the  Saviour's  feet, 
Behold  the  form  I  love  so  well, 
And  all  his  tender  words  repeat ! 

2  The  world  shut  out  from  all  my  soul, 

And  heaven  brought  in  with  all  its  bliss, - 
0,  is  there  aught,  from  pole  to  pole, 
One  moment  to  compare  with  this  ? 

3  This  is  the  hidden  life  I  prize  — 

A  life  of  penitential  love  ; 
When  most  my  follies  I  despise, 

And  raise  my  highest  thoughts  above  ;  — ■ 

4  When  all  I  am  I  clearly  see, 

And  freely  own  with  deepest  shame  ; 
When  the  Redeemer's  love  to  me 
Kindles  within  a  deathless  flame. 

5  Thus  would  I  live  till  nature  fail, 

And  all  my  former  sins  forsake, 
Then  rise  to  God  within  the  veil, 
And  of  eternal  joys  partake. 

401 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

653.  S.  M.  AYatts. 

Whom,  having  not  seen,  ye  love. —  1  Petsr  1 :  8. 

1  Not  with  our  mortal  eyes 

Have  we  beheld  the  Lord  ; 
Yet  we  rejoice  to  hear  his  name, 
And  dove  him  in  his  word. 

2  On  earth  we  want  the  sight 

Of  our  Redeemer's  face  ; 
Yet,  Lord,  our  inmost  thoughts  delight 
To  dwell  upon  thy  grace. 

3  And  when  we  taste  thy  love, 

Our  joys  divinely  grow 
Unspeakable,  like  those  above, 
And  heaven  begins  below. 

654.  C.  M.  C.  Wesley. 

/  will  hear  what  God  will  speak.  —  Ps.  85  :  8. 

1  Speak  with  us,  Lord  ;  thyself  reveal, 

While  here  on  earth  we  rove ; 
Speak  to  our  hearts,  and  let  us  feel 
The  kindlings  of  thy  love. 

2  With  thee  conversing,  we  forget 

All  toil,  and  time,  and  care  ; 
Labor  is  rest,  and  pain  is  sweet, 
If  thou  art  present  there. 

3  Here  then,  my  God,  be  pleased  to  stay, 

And  bid  my  heart  rejoice  ; 
My  bounding  heart  shall  own  thy  sway, 
And  echo  to  thy  voice. 

4  Thou  callest  me  to  seek  thy  face  ; 

Thy  face,  0  God,  I  seek, 
Attend  the  whispers  of  thy  grace, 
And  hear  thee  inly  speak. 


v    SPIRITUAL    COMMUNION. 

655.  S.  M.  Keblr 

Blessed  are  the  pure  in  Henri.  —  Matt.  5 :  8. 

1  Blest  are  the  pure  in  heart, 

For  they  shall  see  their  God  : 
The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  theirs  ;     ■ 
Their  soul  is  Christ's  abode. 

2  The  Lord,  who  left  the  heavens, 

Our  life  and  peace  to  bring, 
To  dwell  in  lowliness  with  men, 
Their  pattern  and  their  King, — 

3  He  to  tlie  lowly  soul 

Doth  still  himself  impart, 
And  for  his  dwelling,  and  his  throne, 
Chooseth  the  pure  in  heart. 

4  Lord,  we  thy  presence  seek  ; 

May  ours  this  blessing  be  ; 
0,  give  the  pure  and  lowly  heart  — 
A  temple  meet  for  thee. 

656.  C.  M.  Newton, 
Cast  not  aioay  your  Confidence.  —  Heb.  10  :  35. 

1  0,  happy  they  who  know  the  Lord, 

With  whom  he  deigns  to  dwell ; 
He  feeds  and  cheers  them  with  his  word, 
His  arm  supports  them  well. 

2  To  them,  in  each  distressing  hour, 

His  throne  of  grace  is  near ; 
And  when  they  plead  his  love  and  power. 
He  stands  engaged  to  hear. 

3  His  presence  sweetens  all  our  cares, 

And  makes  our  burdens  light ; 

A  word  from  him  dispels  our  fears, 

And  gilds  the  gloom  of  night. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

657.  L.  M.  E.  Taylok. 

Lo,  I  am  with  you  alway.  —  Matt.  28 :  20. 

1  There  's  not  a  hope  with  comfort  fraught, 

Triumphant  over  death  and  time, 
But  Jesus  mingles  in  the  thought, 
Forerunner  of  our  course  sublime. 

2  His  image  meets  me  in  the  hour 

Of  joy,  and  brightens  every  smile  ; 
I  see  him,  when  the  tempests  lower. 
Each  terror  soothe,  each  grief  beguile. 

3  I  see  him  in  the  daily  round 

Of  social  duty,  mild  and  meek  ; 
With  him  I  tread  the  hallowed  ground, 
Communion  with  my  God  to  seek. 

4  I  see  his  pitying,  gentle  eye, 

When  lonely  want  appeals  for  aid ; 
I  hear  him  in  the  frequent  sigh 

That  mourns  the  waste  which  sin  has  made 

5  I  meet  him  at  the  lowly  tomb ; 

I  weep  where  Jesus  wept  before ; 
And  there,  above  the  grave's  dark  gloom, 
I  see  him  rise,  and  weep  no  more. 

658.  C.  M.  Watts. 

The  Life  hid  with  Christ  in  God.  —  Col.  3  :  3 

1  0,  happy  soul,  that  lives  on  high, 

While  men  lie  grovelling  here  ! 
His  hopes  are  fixed  above  the  sky, 
And  faith  forbids  his  fear. 

2  His  conscience  knows  no  secret  stings, 

While  peace  and  joy  combine 
To  form  a  life  whose  holy  springs 
Are  hidden  and  divine. 


SPIRITUAL   COMMUNION. 

3  Ho  waits  in  secret  on  his  God ; 

His  God  in  secret  sees  : 
Let  earth  be  all  in  arms  abroad, 
He  dwells  in  heavenly  peace. 

4  His  pleasures  rise  from  things  unseen, 

Beyond  this  world  of  time, 
Where  neither  eyes  nor  ears  have  been, 
Nor  thoughts  of  mortals  climb. 

5  He  wants  no  pomp  nor  royal  throne 

To  raise  his  honors  here  ; 
Content  and  pleased  to  live  unknown, 
Till  Christ,  his  life,  appear. 

659.  Us  &  10s.  H.  B.  Stowe. 

lam  still  with  Thee.  — Vs.  139  :  18. 

1  Still,  still  with  thee  —  when  purple  morning 

breaketh, 
When  the  bird  waketh,and  the  shadows  flee  ; 
Fairer  than  morning,  lovelier  than  the  daylight, 
Dawns  the  sweet  consciousness,  I  am  with  thee. 

2  Alone  with  thee  —  amid  the  mystic  shadows, 

The  solemn  hush  of  nature  newly  born ; 
Alone  with  thee  in  breathless  adoration, 
In  the  calm  dew  and  freshness  of  the  morn,- 

3  When  sinks  the  soul,  subdued  by  toil  to  slumber, 

Its  closing  eye  looks  up  to  thee  in  prayer, 
Sweet  the  repose  beneath  thy  wings  o'ershading, 
But  sweeter  still  to  wake  and  find  thee  there. 

4  So  shall  it  be  at  last,  in  that  bright  morning 

When  the  soul  waketh,  and  life's  shadows  flee  ; 
0,  in  that  hour,  fairer  than  daylight  dawning, 
Shall  rise  the  glorious  thought — I  am  with  thee. 

405 


EXPERIENCE    AND   LIFE. 

C60.  L.  M.  Gaskell. 

And  Enoch  walked  with  God.  —  Gen.  o  :  24. 

1  Through  all  this  life's  eventful  road, 
Fain  would  I  walk  with  thee,  my  God, 
And  make  thy  presence  light  around, 
And  every  step  on  holy  ground. 

2  Each  blessing  would  I  trace  to  thee, 
In  every  grief  thy  mercy  see, 

And  through  the  paths  of  duty  move, 
Conscious  of  thine  encircling  love. 

3  And  when  the  angel  Death  stands  by, 
Be  this  my  strength,  that  thou  art  nigh ; 
And  this  my  joy,  that  I  shall  be 

With  those  who  dwell  in  light  with  thee. 

€61.  C.  M.  Barton. 

Let  us  walk  in  the  Light.  —  Is.  2  :  5. 

1  Walk  in  the  light :  so  shalt  thou  know 

That  fellowship  of  love 
His  Spirit  only  can  bestow, 
Who  reigns  in  light  above. 

2  Walk  in  the  light,  and  thou  shalt  own 

Thy  darkness  passed  away, 
Because  that  light  on  thee  hath  shone 
In  which  is  perfect  day. 

3  Walk  in  the  light,  and  e'en  the  tomb 

No  fearful  siiade  shall  wear  : 
Glory  shall  chase  away  its  gloom, 
For  Christ  hath  conquered  there. 

4  Walk  in  the  light,  and  thine  shall  be 

A  path,  though  thorny,  bright ; 
For  God,  by  grace,  shall  dwell  in  thee, 
And  God  himself  is  light. 

406 


SPIRITUAL   COMMUNION. 

662.  6s.  Bbydges, 

I  will  sup  with  Him,  and  He  with  me. —  Rev.  3  :20. 

1  My  soul  doth  long  for  thee 

To  dwell  within  my  breast, 
Unworthy  though  I  be 
Of  so  divine  a  Guest. 

2  Of  so  divine  a  Guest 

Unworthy  though  I  be, 
Yet  hath  my  heart  no  rest 
Until  it  come  to  thee. 

3  Until  it  come  to  thee, 

In  vain  I  look  around  ; 
In  all  that  I  can  see 
No  rest  is  to  be  found. 

4  No  rest  is  to  be  found 

But  in  thy  bleeding  love  ; 
0,  let  my  wish  be  crowned, 
And  send  it  from  above. 

663.  L.  M.  C.  Wesley. 

/  will  dwell  in  them.  —  2  Cor.  G  :  1G. 

1  I  want  the  spirit  of  power  within, 

Of  love,  and  of  a  healthful  mind  ; 
Of  power  to  conquer  every  sin ; 
Of  love  to  God  and  all  mankind  ; 
Of  health  that  pain  and  death  defies, 
Most  vigorous  when  the  body  dies. 

2  0  that  the  Comforter  would  come, 

Nor  visit  as  a  transient  guest, 
But  fix  in  me  his  constant  home, 

And  keep  possession  of  my  breast, 
And  make  my  soul  his  loved  abode, 
The  temple  of  indwelling  God ! 

4C7 


EXPERIENCE   AND   LIFE. 

664.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Ot  visit  me  with  Thy  Salvation.  — Ps.  106  :  4. 

1  Far  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  bo  gone ; 
Let  my  religious  hours  alone  ; 

Fain  would  mine  eyes  my  Saviour  see ; 
I  wait  a  visit,  Lord,  from  thee. 

2  0,  warm  my  heart  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindle  there  a  pure  desire  ; 
Come,  my  dear  Jesus,  from  above, 
And  fill  my  soul  with  heavenly  love. 

3  Blest  Saviour,  what  delicious  fare  ! 
How  sweet  thine  entertainments  are  I 
Never  did  angels  taste  above 
Redeeming  grace  and  dying  love. 

4  Hail,  great  Immanuel,  all  divine  ! 
In  thee  thy  Father's  glories  shine, 
Thou  brightest,  sweetest,  fairest  One 
That  eyes  have  seen,  or  angels  known. 

665.  8s.  Newton. 

Communion  with  Christ. 

1  How  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours, 

When  Jesus  no  longer  I  see ! 
Sweet  prospects,  sweet  birds,  and  sweet  flowers 
Have  lost  all  their  sweetness  for  me. 

2  The  midsummer  sun  shines  but  dim, 

The  fields  strive  in  vain  to  look  gay ; 
But  when  I  am  happy  in  Him 
December's  as  pleasant  as  May. 

8  His  name  yields  the  richest  perfume, 
And  sweeter  than  music  his  voice  ; 
His  presence  disperses  my  gloom, 
And  makes  all  within  me  rejoice. 

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SPIRITUAL   COMMUNION. 

4  I  should,  were  he  always  thus  nigh, 

Have  nothing  to  wish  or  to  'fear ; 
No  mortal  so  happy  as  I  — 

My  summer  would  last  all  the  year. 

5  Dear  Lord,  if  indeed  I  am  thine, 

If  thou  art  my  sun  and  my  song, 
Say,  why  do  I  languish  and  pine, 
And  why  are  my  winters  so  long  ? 

6  0,  drive  these  dark  clouds  from  my  sky ; 

Thy  soul-cheering  presence  restore  ; 
Or  take  me  unto  thee  on  high, 

Where  winter  and  clouds  are  no  more. 

666.       t  S.  M.  Doddridge. 

Spiritual  Communion, —  1  John  1 :  3. 

1  Our  heavenly  Father  calls, 

And  Christ  invites  us  near ; 
With  both  our  friendship  shall  be  sweet, 
And  our  communion  dear. 

2  God  pities  all  our  griefs  ; 

He  pardons  every  day,  — 
Almighty  to  protect  our  souls, 
And  wise  to  guide  our  way. 

3  How  large  his  bounties  are  ! 

What  various  stores  of  good, 
Diffused  from  our  Redeemer's  hand, 
And  purchased  with  his  blood  ! 

4  Jesus,  our  living  Head, 

We  bless  thy  faithful  care,  — 
Our  Advocate  before  the  throne, 
And  our  Forerunner  there. 

5  Here  fix,  my  roving  heart ; 

Here  wait,  my  warmest  love ; 
Till  the  communion  be  complete 
In  nobler  scenes  above. 

4  .y 


EXPERIENCE    AND"  LIFE. 

607.  .  L.  M.  Noulm 

The  Kingdom  of  God  is  within  you.  —  Luke  17.:  21.  ' 

1  Thou  strong  and  loving  Son  of  Man, 

Redeemer  from  the  bonds  of  sin, 
'Tis  thou  the  living  spark  dost  fan. 
That  sets  my  heart  on  fire  within. 

2  In  thee  I  find  a  nobler  birth, 

A  glory  o'er  the  world  I  see, 
And  Paradise  returns  to  earth, 
And  blooms  again  for  us  in  thee. 

3  Thou  openest  heaven  once  more  to  men, 

The  soul's  true  home,  thy  kingdom,  Lord, 
And  I  can  trust  and  hope  again,     • 
And  feel  myself  akin  to  God. 

668.  l.  M. 

I  will  that  they  he  with  Me  where  I  am.  — John  17  :  24. 

1  Let  me  be  with  thee  where  thou  art, 

My  Saviour,  my  eternal  Rest ; 
Then  only  will  this  longing  heart 
Be  fully  and  forever  blest. 

2  Let  me  be  with  thee  where  thou  art, 

Thine  unveiled  glory  to  behold ; 
Then  only  will  this  wandering  heart 
Cease  to  be  false  to  thee  and  cold. 

3  Let  me  be  with  thee  where  thou  art, 

Where  spotless  saints  thy  name  adore  ; 
Then  only  will  this  sinful  heart 
Be  evil  and  defiled  no  more. 

4  Let  me  be  with  thee  where  thou  art, 

Where  none  can  die,  where  none  remove  ; 
There  neither  death  nor  life  will  part 
Me  from  thy  presence  and  thv  love. 

410 


SPIRITUAL    COMMUNION. 

669  L.  M.  Bulfinch. 

Did  not  oar  Hearts  burn  icitliin  us  f —  Luke  24:  32. 

1  Hath  not  thy  heart  within  thee  burned 

*At  evening's  calm  and  holy  hour, 
As  if  its  inmost  depths  discerned 
The  presence  of  a  loftier  power  ? 

2  As  they,  who  once  with  Jesus  trod, 

With  kindling  breast  his  accents  heard, 
But  knew  not  that  the  Son  of  God 
Was  uttering  every  burning  word, — 

3  Father  of  Jesus,  thus  thy  voice 

Speaks  to  our  hearts  in  tones  divine  ; 
Our  spirits  tremble  and  rejoice, 

But  know  not  that  the  voice  is  thine. 

4  Still  be  thy  hallowed  accents  near  ; 

To  doubt  and  passion  whisper  peaces 
Direct  us  on  our  journey  here, 

And  bid,  in  heaven,  our  wanderings  cease, 

670.  c.  M. 

Our  Fellowship  is  with  the  Father.  —  1  John  1  :  3. 

1  From  all  that's  mortal,  all  that's  vain, 

And  from  this  earthly  clod, 
Arise,  my  soul,  and  strive  to  gain 
Sweet  fellowship  with  God. 

2  Not  life,  nor  friendship,  here  below, 

Nor  pleasure's  flowery  road, 
Can  to  my  soul  such  bliss  impart 
As  fellowship  with  God. 

3  And  when  I'm  made  in  love  to  bear 

Affliction's  needful  rod, 
Light,  sweet,  and  kind  the  strokes  appear, 
Through  fellowship  with  God. 

411 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 
THE    CROSS. 

671.  8s  &  7s.  Bo  WRING. 

God  forbid  Glorying,  save  in  the  Cross.  —  Gal.  6  :  14. 

1  In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 

Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time  ; 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 

Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

2  When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  me, 

Hopes  deceive,  and  fears  annoy, 
Never  shall  the  cross  forsake  me  ; 
Lo,  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 

3  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 

Light  and  love  upon  my  way, 
From  the  cross  the  radiance  streaming 
Adds  new  lustre  to  the  day. 

4  Sane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure, 

By  the  cross  are  sanctified  ; 
Peace  is  there  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 

672.  ii.  m.  ki  id. 

The  Blood  of  His  Cross.  —  Col.  1  :  20. 

1  Ye  saints,  your  music  bring, 

Attuned  to  sweetest  sound  ; 
Strike  every  trembling  string, 

Till  earth  and  heaven  resound : 
The  triumphs  of  the  cross  we  sing  ; 
Awake,  ye  saints,  each  joyful  string. 

2  The  cross,  the  cross  alone-, 

Subdued'  the  powers  of  hell ; 
Like  lightning,  from  his  throne 
The  prince  of  darkness  fell : 
The  triumphs  of  the  cross  we  sing  ; 
Awake,  ye  saints,  each  joyful  siring. 


THE   CROSS. 

3  The  cross  hath  power  to  save 

From  all  the  foes  that  rise ; 
The  cross  hath  made  the  grave 

A  passage  to  the  skies : 
The  triumphs  of  the  cross  we  sing  ; 
Awake,  ye  saints,  each  joyful  string. 

673.  7  s.  Montgomery. 

Gcthscmane.  —  Matt.  26  :  36. 

1  Go  to  dark  Gethsemane, 

Ye  who  feel  the  tempter's  power ; 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see  ; 

Watch  with  him  one  bitter  hour : 
Turn  not  from  his  griefs  away ; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 

'  2  Follow  to  the  judgment-hall ; 

View  the  Lord  of  life  arraigned ; 
0,  the  wormwood  and  the  gall ! 
0,  the  pangs  his  soul  sustained ! 
Shun  not  suffering,  shame,  or  loss ; 
Learn  of  him  to  bear  the  cross. 

3  Calvary's  mournful  mountain  climb  ; 

There,  adoring  at  his  feet, 
Mark  that  miracle  of  time, 
God's  own  sacrifice  complete : 
'  It  is  finished,'  hear  him  cry  ; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 

4  Early  hasten  to  the  tomb 

Where  they  laid  his  breathless  clay ; 
All  is  solitude  and  gloom : 

Who  hath  taken  him  away  ? 
Christ  is  risen  ;  he  meets  our  eyes  : 
Saviour,  teach  us  so  to  rise. 

27  413 


EXPERIENCE    AND   LIFE. 

674.  c.  m. 

The  Cross  and  Crown.  — Matt.  10  :  38. 

1  Must  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone, 

And  all  the  world  go  free  ? 

No,  there's  a  cross  for  every  one, 

And  there's  a  cross  for  me. 

2  How  happy  are  the  saints  above, 

Who  once  went  sorrowing  here-! 
But  now  they  taste  unmingled  love, 
And  joy,  without  a  tear. 

8  The  consecrated  cross  I'll  bear, 
Till  death  shall  set  me  free, 
And  then  go  home  my  crown  to  wear 
For  there's  a  crown  for  me. 


4  0  precious  cross  !  0  glorious  crown  ! 
0  resurrection  day  ! 
Ye  angels,  from  the  stars  flash  dowu, 
And  bear  my  soul  away. 

675.  l.  M. 

There  stood  by  the  Cross  of  Jesus.  —  John  19  :  25. 

1  Dear  Lord,  amid  the  throng  that  pressed 

Around  thee  on  the  cursed  tree, 
Some  loyal,  loving  hearts  were  there, 
Some  pitying  eyes,  that  wept  for  thee. 

2  Like  them  may  we  rejoice  to  own 

Our  dying  Lord,  though  crowned  with  thorn; 
Like  thee,  thy  blessed  self,  endure 
The  cross  with  all  its  joy  or  scorn. 

3  Thy  cross,  thy  lonely  path  below, 

Show  what  thy  brethren  all  should  be  — 
Pilgrims  on  earth,  disowned  by  those 
Who  sec  no  beauty,  Lord,  in  thee. 


THE   CROSS. 

676.  C.  M.  Watts. 

The  Cross  of  Christ.—  1  Cor.  1    18. 

1  Christ  and  his  cross  are  all  our  theme ; 

The  mysteries  that  we  speak 
Are  scandal  in  the  Jews'  esteem, 
And  folly  to  the  Greek. 

2  But  souls  enlightened  from  above 

With  joy  receive  the  word  ; 
They  see  what  wisdom,  power,  and  love, 
Shine  in  their  dying  Lord. 

3  The  vital  savor  of  his  name 

Restores  their  fainting  breath  ; 
But  unbelief  perverts  the  same 
To  guilt,  despair,  and  death. 

4  Till  God  diffuse  his  graces  down, 

Like  showers  of  heavenly  rain, 
In  vain  Apollos  sows  the  ground, 
And  Paul  may  plant  in  vain. 

677.  C.  M.  Barbauld. 

Imitation  of  Christ  in  Self-denial. 

1  We  tread  the  path  our  Master  trod, 

We  bear  the  cross  he  bore  ; 
And  every  thorn  that  wounds  our  feet 
His  temples  pierced  before. 

2  Oft  do  our  eyes  with  joy  o'erflow, 

And  oft  are  bathed  in  tears ; 
Yet  nought  but  heaven  our  hopes  can  raise, 
And  nought  but  sin  our  fears. 

3  We  purge  our  mortal  dross  away, 

Refining  as  we  run  ; 
And  while  we  die  to  earth  and  sense, 
Our  heaven  is  here  begun. 

415 


EXPEUIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

678.  7s. 

As  ye  are  Partakers  of  Christ's  Sufferings.  —  1  Pet.  4  :  13. 

1  When  my.  love  to  Christ  grows  weak, 
When  for  deeper  faith  I  seek, 

Then  in  thought  I  go  to  thee, 
Garden  of  Gethsemane. 

2  There  I  walk  amid  the  shades, 
While  the  lingering  twilight  fades, 
See  that  suffering,  friendless  One, 
Weeping,  praying  there  alone. 

3  When  my  love  for  Christ  grows  weak, 
When  for  stronger  faith  I  seek, 

Hill  of  Calvary,  I  go 

To  thy  scenes  of  fear  and  woe ;  — 

4  There  behold  his  agony, 
Suffered  on  the  bitter  tree ; 
See  his  anguish,  see  his  faith  ; 
Love  triumphant  still  in  death. 

5  Then  to  life  I  turn  again, 
Learning  all  the  worth  of  pain, 
Learning  all  the  might  that  lies 
In  a  full  self-sacrifice. 

1)79.  c  M. 

We  shall  also  reign  with  Him.  —  2  Tim.  2  :  12. 

1  Jesus,  our  Head,  once  crowned  with  thorns, 

Is  crowned  with  glory  now  ; 
Heaven's  royal  diadem  adorns 
The  mighty  Victor's  brow. 

2  Delight  of  all  who  dwell  above, 

The  joy  of  saints  below, 
To  us  still  manifest  thy  love, 
That  we  its  depths  may  know. 


THE    CROSS. 

3  To  us  thy  cross,  with  all  its  shame, 

With  all  its  grace,  be  given ; 
Though  earth  disowns  thy  lowly  name, 
All  worship  it  in  heaven. 

4  Who  suffer  with  thee,  Lord,  below 

Will  reign  with  thee  above  ; 

Then  let  it  be  our  joy  to  know 

This  way  of  peace  and  love. 

5  To  us  thy  cross  is  life  and  health, 

Though  shame  and  death  to  thee ; 
On  earth  it  is  our  joy  and  wealth, 
In  heaven  our  crown  shall  be. 

680.  8s,  7s  &  4. 

Looking  unto  Jestis.  —  Heb.  12 :  2. 

1  Now,  my  soul,  thy  voice  upraising, 

Sing  the  cross  in  mournful  strain  ; 
Tell  the  sorrows  all-amazing, 
Tell  the  wounds  and  dying  pain, 

Which  our  Saviour, 
Sinless,  bore  for  sinners  slain. 

2  He  to  freedom  hath  restored  us 

By  the  very  bonds  he  bare  ; 

And  his  flesh  and  blood  afford  us 

Each  a  seal  of  mercy  rare  : 

Lo,  he  draws  us 
To  the  cross,  and  keeps  us  there. 

3  Jesus,  may  thy  promised  blessing 

Comfort  to  our  souls  afford  ; 
May  we,  now  thy  love  possessing, 
And  at  length  our  full  reward, 

Ever  praise  thee, 
Thee,  our  ever-glorious  Lord. 

417 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

681.  S.  M.  Blnab. 

Christ  crucified.— 1  Cor.  1  :  23. 

1  I  bless  the  Crucified, 

I  rest  on  love  divine, 
And,  with  unfaltering  lip  and  heart, 
I\jall  this  Saviour  mine. 

2  His  cross  dispels  each  doubt ; 

I  bury  in  his  tomb 
Each  thought  of  unbelief  and  fear, 
Each  lingering  shade  of  gloom. 

3  I  praise  my  Saviour's  name, 

I  trust  his  truth  and  might ; 

He  calls  me  his,  I  call  him  mine, 

My  Lord,  my  joy,  my  light. 

4  'Tis  he  who  saveth  me, 

And  freely  pardon  gives ; 
I  love  because  he  loveth  me, 
I  live  because  he  lives. 

5  My  life  with  him  is  hid, 

My  death  has  passed  away, 
My  clouds  have  melted  into  light, 
My  midnight  into  day. 

682.  8s  &  7s.  Brydges 

Made  nigh  by  the  Blood  of  Christ.  —  Eph.  2  .  13. 

1  Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 

Which  before  the  cross  I  spend, 
Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing, 
From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend. 

2  Truly  blessed  is  this  station, 

Low  before  his  cross  to  lie, 
While  I  see  divino  compassion 
Beaming  in  his  gracious  eye. 


THK    CROSS. 

3  Love  and  grief  my  heart  dividing, 

With  my  tears  his  feet  I'll  bathe ; 
Constant  still,  in  faith  abiding, 
Life  deriving  from  his  death. 

4  Here  in  tender,  grateful  sorrow, 

With  m)r  Saviour  will  I  stay  ; 
Here  new  hope  and  strength  will  borrow, 
Here  will  love  my  fears  away. 

5  May  I  still  enjoy  this  feeling, 

Still  to  my  Redeemer  go, 
Prove  his  wounds  each  day  more  healing, 
And  himself  more  truly  know. 

683.  8s  &  7s. 

Near  the  Cross. 

1  Near  the  cross  our  station  taking, 
Earthly  cares  and  joys  forsaking, 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  mourn  ; 
'Twas  for  us  he  came  from  heaven, 
'Twas  for  us  his  heart  was  riven ; 

All  his  griefs  for  us  were  borne. 

2  When  no  eye  its  pity  gave  us, 
When  there  was  no  arm  to  save  us, 

He  his  love  and  power  displayed : 
By  his  stripes  our  help  and  healing, 
By  his  death  our  life  revealing, 

He  for  us  the  ransom  paid. 


3  Jesus,  may  thy  love  constrain  us, 
That  from  sin  we  may  refrain  us, 

In  thy  griefs  may  deeply  grieve 
Thee  our  best  affections  giving, 
To  thy  praise  and  honor  living, 

May  we  in  thy  glory  live. 


EXPERIENCE    AND   LIFE. 

684.  L.  M.  Watts. 

The  Cross  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  —  Gal.  6  :  14. 

1  When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 

On  which  the  Prince  of  Glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 

Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  Lord : 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 

3  See,  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down  : 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 

4  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 

That  were  an  offering  far  too  small  : 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 

Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

685.  C.  M. 

The  Fellowship  of  His  Sufferings. —  Phil.  3  :  10. 

1  Beneath  the  shadow  of  the  cross, 

As  earthly  hopes  remove, 
His  new  commandment  Jesus  gives, 
His  blessed  word  of  love. 

2  0,  bond  of  union,  strong  and  deep! 

0,  bond  of  perfect  peace ! 
Not  e'en  the  lifted  cross  can  harm, 
If  we  but  hold  to  this. 

3  Then,  Jesus,  be  thy  spirit  ours, 

And  swift  our  feet  shall  move 
To  deeds  of  pure  self-sacrifice, 
And  the  sweet  tasks  of  love. 


THE    CROSS. 

686.  c.  M. 

Through  Suffering  to  Glory.  —  Rom.  8  :  17. 

1  Bear  on,  my  soul :  the  bitter  cross 

Of  every  trial  here 
Shall  lift  thee  to  thy  heaven  above, 
But  shall  not  enter  there. 

2  Bear  on,  my  soul :  on  God  rely  ; 

Deliverance  will  come ; 
A  thousand  ways  the  Father  hath 
To  bring  his  children  home. 

3  And  thou,  my  heavenly  Friend  and  Guide, 

Hast  kindly  led  me  on, 
Taught  me  to  rest  my  fainting  head 
Upon  thy  heart  alone. 

4  So  comforted  and  so  sustained, 

With  dark  events  I  strove, 
And  found,  when  rightly  understood, 
All  messengers  of  love. 

687.  L.  M.  Guyon. 

For  Thy  Sake  ice  are  killed.—  Rom.  8  : 36. 

1  By  sufferings  only  can  we  know 

The  nature  of  the  life  we  live ; 
The  temper  of  our  souls  they  show, 

How  true,  how  pure,  the  love  we  give. 
To  leave  my  love  in  doubt  would  be 
Xo  less  disgrace  than  misery. 

2  I  welcome,  then,  with  heart  sincere, 

The  cross  my  Saviour  bids  me  take ; 
No  load,  no  trial,  is  severe, 

That's  borne  or  suffered  for  his  sake : 
And  thus  my  sorrow  shall  proclaim 
A  love  that's  worthy  of  the  name. 

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EXPERIENCE   AND   LIFE. 

688.  CM.  HEBEK. 
Bearing  the  Cross.  —  Matt.  16  :  24. 

1  0  God,  that  mad'st  the  earth  and  sky, 

The  darkness  and  the  day, 
O,  listen  to  thy  children's  cry, 
And  help  us  when  we  pray. 

2  For  wide  the  waves  of  bitterness 

Around  our  vessel  roar, 
And  heavy  grows  the  burdened  heart, 
To  view  the  rocky  shore. 

3  The  cross  our  Master  bore  for  us, 

For  him  we  fain  would  bear ; 
But  mortal  strength  to  weakness  turns, 
And  courage  to  despair. 

4  Have  mercy  on  our  failings,  Lord  ; 

Our  sinking  faith  renew ; 

And  when  his  sorrows  visit  us, 

0,  send  his  patience,  too. 

689.  C.  M.  Bonae. 

I  am  crucified  unto  the  WoYld.  —  Gal.  6  :  14. 

1  A  pilgrim  through  this  lonely  world, 

The  blessed  Saviour  passed  ; 
A  mourner  all  his  life  was  he, 
A  dying  Lamb  at  last. 

2  That  tender  heart,  which  felt  for  all, 

For  us  its  life-blood  gave  ; 
It  found  on  earth  no  resting-place, 
Save  only  in  the  grave. 

3  Such  was  our  Lord  ;  and  shall  we  fear 

The  cross,  with  all  its  scorn  ? 
Or  love  a  faithless,  evil  world, 

That  wreathed  his  brow  with  thorn? 


THE   CROSS. 

4  No :  facing  all  its  frowns  or  smiles, 

Like  him,  obedient  still, 
We  homeward  press,  through  storm  or  calm. 
To  Zion's  blessed  hill. 

5  Dead  to  the  world,  with  Him  who  died 

To  win  our  hearts,  our  love, 
We,  risen  with  our  risen  Head, 
In  spirit  dwell  above. 

6  By  faith  his  boundless  glories  there 

Our  wondering  eyes  behold  — 
Those  glories  which  eternal  years 
Shall  never  all  unfold. 


690.  L.  M.  Kebia 

I  am  crucified  with  Christ.  —  Gal.  2  :  20. 

1  Is  it  not  strange,  the  darkest  hour 

That  ever  dawned  on  sinful  earth 
Should  touch  the  heart  with  softest  power, 
And  give  our  sweetest  comforts  birth  ?  — 

2  That  to  the  cross  our  eyes  should  turn 

For  cheering  light  and  strength  to  save, 
Sooner  than  where  the  Easter  sun 
Shines  glorious  on  the  open  grave  ? 

3  Yet  so  it  is :  for  duly  there 

The  storms  of  life  are  lulled  to  rest ; 
Stilled  by  the  Saviour's  trusting  prayer, 
Soothed  by  the  peace  within  his  breast, 

4  My  Saviour,  whom  'tis  life  to  see, 

Thy  promise  in  thy  cross  appears ; 
Its  power,  its  peace,  0,  grant  to  me, 
Its  perfect  love  to  still  my  fears. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

691.  CM.  KlllKHAM. 

1  suffer,  yet  a?n  not  ashamed.  —  2  Tim.  1  :  12. 

1  Didst  thou,  dear  Jesus,  suffer  shame, 

And  bear  the  cross  for  me  ? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  thy  name, 
Or  thy  disciple  be  ? 

2  Inspire  my  soul  with  life  divine, 

And  make  me  truly  bold  ; 
Let  knowledge,  faith,  and  meekness  shine, 
Nor  love  nor  zeal  grow  cold. 

3  Let  mockers  scoff,  the  world  defame, 

And  treat  me  with  disdain  ; 
Still  may  I  glory  in  thy  name, 
And  count  reproach  my  gain. 

4  To  thee  1  cheerfully  submit, 

And  all  my  powers  resign  ; 
Let  wisdom  point  out  what  is  fit, 
And  I'll  no  more  repine. 

092.  S.  M.  Bona*. 

Glorying  in  tJie  Cross.  —  Gal.  6  :  14. 

1  1  hear  the  words  of  love, 

I  gaze  upon  the  blood, 
I  see  the  mighty  sacrifice, 
And  I  have  peace  with  God. 

2  The  clouds  may  go  and  come, 

And  storms  may  sweep  my  sky,  — 
This  blood-sealed  friendship  changes  not ; 
The  cross  is  ever  nigh. 

3  That  which  can  shake  the  cross 

May  shake  the  peace  it  gave, 
Which  tells  me  Christ  has  never  died, 
Or  never  left  the  grave. 

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4  Till  then  my  peace  is  sure  ; 

It  will  not,  cannot  yield  ; 
Jesus,  I  know,  has  died,  and  lives : 
On  this  firm  rock  I  build. 

5  The  cross  still  stands  unchanged, 

Though  heaven  is  now  his  home ; 
The  mighty  stone  is  rolled  away, 
But  yonder  is  his  tomb. 

6  I  know  he  liveth  now, 

At  God's  right  hand  above ; 
I  know  the  throne  on  which  he  sits, 
I  know  his  truth  and  love. 


COURAGE    AND    ACTION. 

693.  S.  M.  •    C.  Wesley. 

Put  on  the  whole  Armor  of  God.  —  Eph.  6:11. 

1  Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise, 

And  put  your  armor  on, 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies 
Through  his  belovdd  Son. 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  Hosts, 

And  in  his  mighty  power, 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts, 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand  then  in  his  great  might, 

With  all  his  strength  endued  ; 
But  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God  ;  — 

4  That,  having  all  things  done, 

And  all  your  conflicts  past, 
Ye  may  o'ercome,  through  Christ  alone, 
And  stand  entire  at  last. 


EXPERIENCE   AND    LIFE. 

694.  C.  M.  Watts. 

A  good  Soldier  of  Jesus  Christ.  —  2  Tim.  2 :  S 

1  Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, 

A  follower  of  the  Lamb  ? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  his  name  ? 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease, 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sailed  through  bloody  seas  ? 

8  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  ? 
Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 
Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 

4  Sure  I  must  fight  if  I  would  roign  ; 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord  ; 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

5  Thy  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war, 

Shall  conquer,  though  they  die ; 
They  view  the  triumph  from  afar, 
And  faith  presents  it  nigh. 

6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 

And  all  thine  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  thine. 

695.  CM.  Moravian. 

The  Victory  of  Faith.  —  1  John  5  :  4. 

1  Glory  to  God,  whose  witness-train, 
Those  heroes  bold  in  faith, 
Could  smile  on  poverty  and  pain, 
And  triumph  e'en  in  death. 

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2  0,  may  that  faith  our  hearts  sustain, 

Wherein  they  fearless  stood, 
When,  in  the  power  of  cruel  men, 
They  poured  their  willing  blood. 

3  God,  whom  we  serve,  our  God,  can  save, 

Can  damp  the  scorching  flame, 
Can  build  an  ark,  can  smooth  the  wave, 
For  such  as  love  his  name. 

4  Lord,  if  thine  arm  support  us  still 

With  its  eternal  strength, 
We  shall  o'ercome  the  mightiest  ill, 
And  conquerors  prove  at  length. 

696.  8s  &  7s. 

Work  while  it  is  Day.  —  John  9  :  4. 

1  All  around  us,  fair  with  flowers, 

Fields  of  beauty  sleeping  lie  ; 
All  around  us  clarion  voices 
Call  to  duty  stern  and  high. 

2  Thankfully  we  will  rejoice  in 

All  the  beauty  God  has  given  ; 
But  beware  it  does  not  win  us 

From  the  work  ordained  of  Heav«u. 

3  Following  every  voice  of  mercy 

With  a  trusting,  loving  heart, 
Let  us  in  life's  earnest  labor 
Still  be  sure  to  do  our  part. 

4  Now,  to-day,  and  not  to-morrow, 

Let  us  work  with  all  our  might, 
Lest  the  wretched  faint  and  perish 
In  the  coming  stormy  night  — 

5  Now,  to-day,  and  not  to-morrow,  — 

Lest,  before  to-morrow's  sun, 
We  too,  mournfully  departing, 
Shall  have  left  our  work  undone, 

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697.  L.  M.  Watts. 

The  Captain  of  our  Salvation.  —  Heb.  2  :  10. 

1  Stand  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears, 

And  gird  the  gospel  armor  on ; 
March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy, 

Where  Jesus,  thy  great  Captain  's,  gone. 

2  Hell  and  tiiy  sins  resist  tliy  course  ; 

But  hell  and  sin  are  vanquished  foes ; 
Thy  Saviour  nailed  them  to  the  cross, 
And  sung  the  triumph  when  he  rose. 

3  Then  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on, 

Press  forward  to  the  heavenly  gate ; 
There  peace  and  joy  eternal  reign, 

And  glittering  robes  for  conquerors  wait. 

4  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown, 

And  triumph  in  almighty  grace  ; 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  skies 
Join  in  my  glorious  Leader's  praise. 

698.  L.  M.  Gaskell. 

Mightest  war  %  good  Warfare.  —  1  Tim.  1 :  18. 

1  Press  on,  p^ess  on,  ye  sons  of  light, 
Untiring  in  your  holy  fight, 

Still  treading  each  temptation  down, 
And  battling  for  a  brighter  crown. 

2  Press  on,  press  on  :  through  toil  and  woe, 
With  calm  resolve,  to  triumph  go, 

And  make  each  dark  and  threatening  ill 
Yield  but  a  higher  glory  still. 

3  Press  on,  press  on :  still  look  in  faith 
To  Him  who  vanquished  sin  and  death  ; 
Then  shall  ye  hear  God's  word,  'Well done;' 
True  to  the  last,  press  on,  press  on. 


COURAGE    AND    ACTION. 

699.  S.  M.  Heath. 

Watch  and  pray.  —  Matt.  2G  :  41. 

1  My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard  ; 

Ten  thousand  foes  arise  ; 
The  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2  0,  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray  ; 

The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er  ; 
Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  victory  won, 

Nor  lay  thine  armor  down : 
Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done 
Till  thou  obtain  thy  crown. 

4  Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 

Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God ; 
He'll  take  thee,  at  thy  parting  breath, 
Up  to  his  blest  abode. 

700.  .  c.  M. 

The  Cross  before  the  Croiva. 

1  0,  speed  thee,  Christian,  on  thy  way, 

And  to  thine  armor  cling ; 
With  girded  loins  the  call  obey 
Which  grace  and  mercy  bring. 

2  There  is  a  battle  to  be  fought, 

An  upward  race  to  run, 
A  crown  of  glory  to  be  sought, 
A  victory  to  be  won. 

3  0,  faint  not,  Christian,  for  thy  sighs 

Are  heard  before  the  throne ; 
The  race  must  come  before  the  prize, 
The  cross  before  the  crown. 

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701.  S.  M. 

Sojlght  I,  not  as  One  that  beateth  the  Air.  —  1  Cor.  9 :  26. 

1  My  soul,  weigh  not  thy  life 

Against  thy  heavenly  crown, 
Nor  suffer  Satan's  deadliest  strife 
To  beat  thy  courage  down. 

2  With  prayer  and  crying  strong, 

Hold  on  the  fearful  light ; 
And  let  the  breaking  day  prolong 
The  wrestling  of  the  night. 

3  The  battle  soon  will  yield, 

If  thou  thy  part  fulfil ; 
For,  strong  as  is  the  hostile  shield, 
Thy  sword  is  stronger  still. 

4  Thine  armor  is  divine, 

Thy  feet  with  victory  shod, 
■    And  on  thy  head  shall  quickly  shine 
The  diadem  of  God. 

702,  8s  &  7s.  Longfellow. 

Psalm  of  Life. 

1  Tell  me  not,  in  mournful  numbers, 

Life  is  but  an  empty  dream  ; 
For  the  soul  is  dead  that  slumbers, 
And  things  are  not  what  they  seem. 

2  Life  is  real ;  life  is  earnest ; 

And  the  grave  is  not  its  goal ; 
Dust  thou  art,  to  dust  returnest, 
Was  not  spoken  of  the  soul. 

3  Not  enjoyment,  and  not  sorrow, 

Is  our  destined  end  and  way ; 
But  to  act,  that  each  to-morrow 
Find  us  further  than  to-day. 

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COURAGE    AND    ACTION'. 

4  Lives  of  true  men  all  remind  us 

We  can  make  our  lives  sublime, 
And,  departing,  leave  behind  us 
Footprints  on  the  sands  of  time;— 

5  Footprints  which  perhaps  another, 

Sailing  o'er  life's  solemn  main, 

A  forlorn  and  shipwrecked  brother 

Seeing,  shall  take  heart  again. 

6  Let  us,  then,  be  up  and  doing, 

JVith  a  heart  for  any  fate, 
Still  achieving,  still  pursuing, 
Learn  to  labor  and  to  wait. 

703.  s.  M. 

Endure  Hardness,  as  a  good  Soldier.  — 2  Tim.  2:  3 

1  Arise,  ye  saints,  arise  : 

The  Lord  our  Leader  is : 
The  foe  before  his  banner  fi' 
For  victory  is  his. 

2  Lead  on,  almighty  Lord, 

Lead  on  to  victory  ; 
Encouraged  by  the  bright  reward, 
With  jay  we'll  follow  thee. 

3  We  hope  to  see  the  day 

When  all  our  toils  shall  cease ; 
When  we  shall  cast  our  arms  away, 
And  dwell  in  endless  peace. 

4  This  hope  supports  us  here  ; 

It  makes  our  burdens  light ; 
'Twill  serve  our  drooping  hearts  to  cheer 
Till  faith  shall  end  in  sight ;  — 

5  Till,  of  the  prize  possessed, 

We  hear  of  war  no  more, 
And  —  0  sweet  thought !  —  forever  rest 
On  yonder  peaceful  shore. 


EXPERIENCE   AND   LIFE. 

704.  L.  M.  Baubauld. 

Taking  the  Shield  of  Faith.  —  Eph.  6  :  16. 

1  Awake,  my  soul,  lift  up  thine  eyes ; 
See  where  thy  foes  against  thee  rise, 
In  long  array,  a  numerous  host ; 
Awake,  my  soul,  or  thou  art  lost. 

2  See  where  rebellious  passions  rage, 
And  fierce  desires  and  lusts  engage ; 
The  meanest  foe  of  all  the  train 

Has  thousands  and  ten  thousands  sfaiu. 

3  Thou  tread'st  upon  enchanted  ground  ; 
Perils  and  snares  beset  thee  round ; 
Beware  of  all ;  guard  every  part ; 
But  most,  the  traitor  in  thy  heart. 

4  Come,  then,  my  soul,  now  learn  to  wiold 
The  weight  of  thine  immortal  shield  ; 
Put  on  the  armor  from  above 

Of  heavenly  truth  and  heavenly  love. 

5  The  terror  and  the  charm  repel, 

And  powers  of  earth  and  powers  of  hell ; 
The  Man  of  Calvary  triumphed  here ; 
Why  should  his  faithful  followers  fear  ? 

705.  L.    M.  BONAR. 
Let  us  go  forth  without  the  Camp.  —  Heb.  13  :  13. 

1  Silent,  like  men  in  solemn  haste, 
Girded  wayfarers  of  the  waste, 
We  press  along  the  narrow  road 
That  leads  to  life,  to  bliss,  to  God. 

2  We  fling  aside  the  weight  and" sin, 
Resolved  the  victory  to  win  ; 

We  know  the  peril,  but  our  eyes 
Rest  on  the  splendor  of  the  prize. 


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COURAGE    AND    ACTION. 

3  No  idling  now,  no  wasteful  sleep ; 
We  trim  our  lamps,  our  vigils  keep  ; 
No  shrinking  from  the  desperate  fight, 
No  thought  of  yielding  or  of  flight ;  — 

4  No  love  of  present  gain  nor  ease, 

No  seeking  man  nor  self  to  please,  — 
With  the  brave  heart  and  steady  eye, 
We  onward  march  to  victory. 

5  Night  is  far  spent,  and  morn  is  near  — 
Morn  of  the  cloudless  and  the  clear; 
'Tis  but  a  little,  and  we  come 

To  our  reward,  our  crown,  our  home. 

6  Another  year  —  it  may  be  less  — 
And  we  have  crossed  the  wilderness, 
Finished  the  toil,  the  rest  begun, 
The  battle  fought,  the  triumph  won. 

706.  Gs.  Brydges. 

Be  of  good  Cheer  ;  I  have  overcome  tlic  World.  —  John  16  :  33 

1  Cheer  up,  desponding  soul ; 

Thy  longing  pleased  I  sec  ; 
'Tis  part  of  that  great  whole 
Wherewith  I  longed  for  thee  ;  — 

2  Wherewith  I  longed  for  thee, 

And  left  my  Father's  throne  ; 
From  death  to  set  thee  free, 
And  claim  thee  for  my  own. 

3  To  claim  thee  for  my  own, 

I  suffered  on  the  cross : 
0,  were  my  love  but  known, 
All  else  would  be  as  dross !  — 

4  All  else  would  be  as  dross, 

And  souls,  through  grace  divine, 
Would  count  their  gain  but  loss 
•    To  live  forever  mine. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

707.  7s   &    6s.  Dl>FF*fcLD 

Having  done  all,  to  stand.  —  Eph.  6  :  13. 

1  Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus, 

Ye  soldiers  of  tho  cross ; 
Lift  high  his  royal  banner ; 

It  must  not  suffer  loss ; 
From  victory  unto  victory 

His  army  shall  he  lead, 
Till  every  foe  is  vanquished, 

And  Christ  is  Lord  indeed. 

2  Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus ; 

The  trumpet  call  obey  ; 
Forth  to  the  mighty  conflict, 

In  this  his  glorious  day  ; 
Put  on  the  gospel  armor, 

And,  watching  unto  prayer, 
Where  duty  calls,  or  danger, 

Be  never  wanting  there. 

3  Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus ; 

The  strife  will  not  be  long ; 
This  day,  the  noise  of  battle  ; 

The  next,  the  victor's  song : 
To  him  that  overcometh 

A  crown  of  life  shall  be ; 
He  witli  the  King  of  Glory 

Shall  reign  eternally. 

708.  7s. 

That  they  go  forioard.  — Ex.  14  :  15. 

1  Oft  in  sorrow,  oft  in  woe, 
Onward,  Christian,  onward  go; 
Fight  the  fight,  maintain  the  strife 
Strengthened  with  the  bread  of  lii? 
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COURAGE    AND    ACTION. 

2  Onward,  Christian,  onward  go; 
Join  the  war,  and  face  the  foe  ; 
Will  you  flee  in  danger's  hour? 
Know  you  not  your  Captain's  power  ? 

3  Let  your  drooping  heart  be  glad  ; 
March,  in  heavenly  armor  clad  ; 
Fight,  nor  think  the  battle  long ; 
Soon  shall  victory  tune  your  song. 

4  Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  eye  ; 
Soon  shall  every  tear  be  dry  : 
Let  not  fears  your  course  impede  ; 
Great  your  strength,  if  great  your  need. 

5  Onward,  then,  to  battle  move  ; 

More  than  conqueror  you  shall  prove  ; 
Though  opposed  by  many  a  foe, 
Christian  soldier,  onward  go. 

709.  7s.  Gaskell. 

Let  us  not  sleep,  as  do  Others.  —  1  Thess.  5  :  6. 

1  Sleep  not,  soldier  of  the  cross ; 

Foes  are  lurking  all  around  ; 
Look  not  here  to  find  repose, 
This  is  but  thy  battle  ground. 

2  Up,  and  take  thy  shield  and  sword ; 

Up,  it  is  the  call  of  Heaven : 
Shrink  not,  faithless,  from  thy  Lord ; 
Nobly  strive  as  he  hath  striven. 

3  Break  through  all  the  force  of  ill, 

Tread  the  might  of  passion  down, 
Struggle  onward,  upward  still, 

To  the  conquering  Saviour's  crown. 

4  Through  the  midst  of  toil  and  pain, 

Let  this  thought  ne'er  leave  thy  breast : 
Every  triumph  thou  dost  gain 

Makes  more  sweet  thy  coming  rest. 

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EXPERIENCE    AND   LIFE. 

710.  8s,  7s  &  4.  Gill. 

Progress. 

1  Everlasting,  changing  never ! 

Of  one  strength,  no  more,  no  less ; 
Thine  almightiness  forever,  — 
All  the  same  thy  holiness : 

Thee  eternal, 
Thee  all-glorious,  we  possess. 

2  But  we  weak  ones,  but  we  sinners, 

Would  not  in  our  poorness  stay ; 
We,  the  low  ones,  would  be  winners 
Of  what  holy  height  we  may, 

Ever  nearer 
To  thy  pure  and  perfect  day. 

3  By  each  saving  word  unspoken, 

By  thy  truth,  as  yet  half-won, 
By  each  idol  still  unbroken, 
By  thy  will,  yet  poorly  done,  — 

Hear  us  —  hear  us  ; 
Our  Almighty,  help  us  on. 

4  Nearer  to  thee  would  we  venture  ; 

Of  thy  truth  more  largely  take  ; 
Upon  life  diviner  enter ; 

Into  day  more  glorious  break ; 

To  the  ages 
Fair  bequests  and  costly  make. 

711.  CM. 

Despise  not  the  Day  of  small  Things.  —  Zech.  4  :  10. 

1  Scorn  not  the  slightest  word  or  deed, 
Nor  deem  it  void  of  power ;. 
There's  fruit  in  each  wind-wafted  seed, 
That  waits  its  natal  hour. 

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COURAGE   AND   ACTION. 

2  A  whispered  word  may  touch  the  heart, 

And  call  it  back  to  life ; 
A  look  of  love  bid  sin  depart, 
And  still  unholy  strife. 

3  No  act  falls  fruitless ;  none  can  tell 

How  vast  its  power  may  be, 
Nor  what  results  infolded  dwell 
Within  it  silently. 

4  Work  on,  despair  not ;  bring  thy  mite, 

Nor  care  how  small  it  be ; 
God  is  with  all  that  serve  the  right, 
The  holy,  true,  and  free. 

712.  II.  M.  Montgomery, 

•      Fighi  the  good  Fight.  —  1  Tim.  6  :  12. 

1  Fight  the  good  fight ;  lay  hold 

Upon  eternal  life  ; 
Keep  but  thy  shield,  —  be  bold  ; 

Stand  through  the  hottest  strife  : 
With  thy  great  Captain  on  the  field, 
Thou  canst  not  fail,  unless  thou  yield. 

2  Trust  in  thy  Saviour's  might ; 

Yea,  till  thy  latest  breath, 
Fight,  and,  like  him  in  fight, 

By  dying  conquer  death  : 
And,  all-victorious  in  the  field, 
Then,  with  thy  sword,  thy  spirit  yield. 

8  Great  words  are  these,  and  strong ; 

Yet,  Lord,  I  look  to  thee, 
To  whom  alone  belong 

Valor  and  victory : 
With  thee,  my  Captain,  in  the  field, 
I  must  prevail — I  cannot  yield. 

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EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

713.  10s,  11  &  12.  Staughton. 
I  press  toward  the  Mark.  —  Phil.  3  :  14. 

1  Breast  the  wave,  Christian,  when  it  is  strongest , 
Watch  for  day,  Christian,  when  night  is  longest ; 
Onward  and  upward  still  be  thine  endeavor ; 
The  rest  that  remaineth  endureth  forever. 

2  Fight  the  fight,  Christian ;  Jesus  is  o'er  thee ; 
Run  the  race,  Christian  ;  heaven  is  before  thee ; 
He  who  hath  promised  faltereth  never ; 

0,  trust  in  the  love  that  endureth  forever. 

3  Lift  the  eye,  Christian,  just  as  it  closeth  ; 
Raise  the  heart,  Christian,  ere  it  reposeth : 
Thee  from  the  love  of  Christ  nothing  shall  sever  ; 
Mount,  mount  when  the  work  is  done,  —  praise 

God  forever ! 

714.  L.  'M.  Montgomery. 

We  are  more  than  Conquerors.  —  Rom.  8  :  37. 

1  The  Christian  warrior,  see  him  stand 

In  the  whole  armor  of  his  God ; 
The  Spirit's  sword  is  in  his  hand, 
His  feet  are  with  the  gospel  shod. 

2  In  panoply  of  truth  complete, 

Salvation's  helmet  on  his  head, 
With  righteousness,  a  breastplate  meet, 

And  faith's  broad  shield  before  him  spread,  — 

3  With  this  omnipotence  he  moves ; 

From  this  the  alien  armies  flee ; 
Till  more  than  conqueror  he  proves, 
Through  Christ,  who  gives  him  victory. 

4  Thus  strong  in  his  Redeemer's  strength, 

Sin,  death,  and  hell  he  tramples  down, 
Fights  the  good  fight,  and  wins  at  length, 
Through  mercy,  an  immortal  crown. 


COURAGE    AND    ACTION. 

715.  L.    M.  BONAR- 

Go,  work  in  my  Vineyard.  —  Matt.  £i  :  28. 

Go,  labor  on  ;  spend  and  be  spent, — 

Thy  joy  to  do  the  Father's  will : 
It  is  the  way  the  Master  went ; 

Should  not  the  servant  tread  it  still  ? 

Go,  labor  on  ;  'tis  not  for  nought ; 

Thine  earthly  loss  is  heavenly  gain : 
Men  heed  thee,  love  thee,  praise  thee  not ; 

The  Master  praises,  —  what  are  men? 

Go,  labor  on  ;  enough,  while  here, 
If  he  shall  praise  thee,  if  he  deign 

Thy  willing  heart  to  mark  and  cheer  : 
No  toil  for  him  shall  be  in  vain. 

Toil  on,  and  in  thy  toil  rejoice  ; 

For  toil,  comes  rest ;  for  exile,  home  ; 
Soon  slialt  thou  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice, 

The  midnight  peal :  Behold,  I  come  ! 

716.  8s  &  Ts. 

Mount  up  with  Wings  as  Eagles.  —  Is.  40  :  SI. 

1  Like  the  eagle,  upward,  onward, 

Let  my  soul  in  faith  be  borne ; 
Calmly  gazing  skyward,  sunward, 
Let  my  eye  unshrinking  turn. 

2  Where  the  cross,  God's  love  revealing, 

Sets  the  festered  spirit  free, 
Where  it  sheds  its  wondrous  healing, 
There,  my  soul,  thy  rest  shall  be. 

3  0,  may  I  no  longer,  dreaming, 

Idly  waste  my  golden  day, 
But,  each  precious  hour  redeeming, 
Upward,  onward,  press  my  way ! 

439 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

717.  L.  M.  Watts. 

They  shall  renew  their  Strength.  —  Is.  40  :  31 

1  Awake,  our  souls  ;  away,  our  fears  ; 

Let  every  trembling  thought  be  gone ; 
Awake,  and  run  the  heavenly  race, 
And  put  a  cheerful  courage  on. 

2  True,  'tis  a  strait  and  thorny  road, 

And  mortal  spirits  tire  and  faint ; 
But  they  forget  the  mighty  God 

Who  feeds  the  strength  of  every  saint ;  — 

3  The  mighty  God,  whose  matchless  power 

Is  ever  new  and  ever  young, 
And  firm  endures,  while  endless  years 
Their  everlasting  circles  run. 

4  From  thee,  the  overflowing  Spring, 

Our  souls  shall  drink  a  fresh  supply, 

While  such  as  trust  their  native  strength 

Shall  melt  away,  and  droop,  and  die. 

5  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air, 

We'll  mount  aloft  to  thine  abode ; 
On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  fly, 
Nor  tire  amid  the  heavenly  road. 

718.  L.  M.  Heber. 

Why  stand  ye  here  all  the  Day  idle  ?  —  Matt.  20  : 6. 

The  God  of  glory  walks  his  round, 
From  day  to  day,  from  year  to  year, 

And  warns  us  each,  with  awful  sound, 
No  longer  stand  ye  idle  here. 

Ye,  whose  young  cheeks  are  rosy  bright, 

Whose  hands  are  strong,  whose  hearts  arecleai 

Waste  not  of  hope  the  morning  light ; 
Ah,  fools,  why  stand  ye  idle  here  ? 

440 


COURAGE    AND    ACTION, 

3  0,  if  the  griefs  ye  would  assuage, 

That  wait  on  life's  declining  year, 
Secure  a  blessing  for  your  age, 

And  work  your  Master's  business  here ! 

4  And  ye,  whose  locks  of  scanty  gray 

Foretell  your  latest  travail  near, 
How  swiftly  fades  your  worthless  day ; 
And  stand  ye  yet  so  idle  here  ? 

5  0  Thou,  by  all  thy  works  adored, 

To  whom  the  sinner's  soul  is  dear, 
Recall  us  to  thy  vineyard,  Lord, 

And  grant  us  grace  to  please  thee  here. 

719.  C.  M.  Doddridgb. 

I  press  toward  the  Mark  for  the  Prize.  — Phil.  3  :  14. 

1  Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 

And  press  with  vigor  on  ; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey ; 
Forget  the  gteps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

3  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high  ; 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye  ;  — 

4  That  prize,  with  peerless  glories  bright, 

Which  shall  new  lustre  boast, 
When  victors'  wreaths  and  monarch s'  gems 
Shall  blend  in  common  dust. 

•HI 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

720.  C.   M.  NLEDHAM. 
He,  being  dead,  yet  speaketh.  — Heb.  11  :  4. 

1  Rise,  0  my  soul,  pursue  the  path 

By  ancient  worthies  trod  ; 
Aspiring,  view  those  holy  men 
Who  lived  and  walked  with  God. 

2  Though  dead,  they  speak  in  reason's  ear, 

And  in  example  live ; 
Their  faith,  and  hope,  and  mighty  deeds 
Still  fresh  instruction  give. 

3  'Twas  through  the  Lamb's  most  precious  blood 

They  conquered  every  foe, 
And  to  his  power  and  matchless  grace 
Their  crowns  of  life  they  owe. 

4  Lord,  may  I  ever  keep  in  view 

The  patterns  thou  hast  given, 

And  ne'er  forsake  the  blesse'd  road 

That  led  them  safe  to  heaven. 

721.  CM.  Faber. 

God  is  with  the  Righteous  Worker. 

1  Workman  of  God,  0,  lose  not  heart, 

But  learn  what  God  is  like ; 
And  in  the  darkest  battle-field 
Thou  shalt  know  where  to  strike. 

2  0,  blest  is  he  to  whom  is  given 

The  instinct  that  can  tell 
That  God  is  on  the  field  when  he 
Is  most  invisible. 

3  And  blest  is  he  who  can  divine 

Where  real  right  doth  lie, 
And  dares  to  take  the  side  that  seems 
Wrong  to  man's  blindfold  eye. 

442  * 


COURAGE-  AND    ACTION. 

4  0,  learn  to  scorn  the  praise  of  men  ; 

0,  learn  to  lose  with  God  ; 
For  Jesns  won  the  world  through  shame, 
And  beckons  thee  his  road. 

5  God's  glory  is  a  wondrous  thing, 

Most  strange  in  all  its  ways, 
And,  of  all  things  on  earth,  least  like 
What  men  agree  to  praise. 

6  For  right  is  right,  since  God  is  God, 

And  right  the  day  must  win  : 
To  doubt  it  is  disloyalty  ; 
To  falter  is  to  sin. 

722.  L.  M.  Gregg 

Wlwsocver  shall  be  ashamed  of  Me.  —  Mark  8  :  38. 

1  Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be, 

A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  thee  ? 
Ashamed  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days  ? 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star ; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

8  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  that  dear  Friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend : 
No ;  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  1  no  more  revere  his  name. 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus!  yes,  I  may 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

5  Till  then  —  nor  is  my  boasting  vain  — 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain  ; 
And  0,  may  this  my  glory  be, 

That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me. 

*  443 


EXFERIENCE   AND   LIFE. 

72o.  S.  M.  Montgomery. 

In  the  Morning  soio  thy  Seed.  —  Eccl.  11 :6. 

1  Sow  in  the  morn  thy  seed  ; 

At  eve  hold  not  thy  hand  ; 
To  doubt  and  fear  give  thou  no  heed  ; 
Broadcast  it  o'er  the  land. 

2  Beside  all  waters  sow  ; 

The  highway  furrows  stock  ; 
Drop  it  where  thorns  and  thistles  grow  ; 
Drop  it  upon  the  rock. 

3  The  good,  the  fruitful  ground 

Expect  not  here  nor  there  ; 
O'er  hill,  and  dale,  and  plain  'tis  found, — 
Go  forth,  then,  everywhere. 

4  Then  duly  shall  appear, 

In  verdure,  beauty,  strength, 
The  tender  blade,  the  stalk,  the  ear, 
And  the  full  corn  at  length. 

5  Thou  canst  not  toil  in  vain  ; 

Cold,  heat,  and  moist,  and  dry, 
Shall  foster  and  mature  the  grain 
For  garners  in  the  sky. 

6  Then,  when  the  glorious  end, 

The  day  of  God,  shall  come, 

The  angel-reapers  shall  descend, 

And  shout  the  harvest  home. 

724.  L.  M.  Bonar. 

lie  liveth  long  who  Hveth  iccll. 

1  He  Hveth  long  who  liveth  well! 
All  other  life  is  short  and  vain  ; 
lie  liveth  longest  who  can  tell 
Of  living  most  for  heavenly  gain 


COURAGE   AND    ACTION. 

2  He  liveth  long  who  liveth  well ! 

All  else  is  being  flung  away ; 
He  liveth  longest  who  can  tell 

Of  true  things  truly  done  each  day. 

3  Be  what  thou  seemest ;  live  thy  creed  ; 

Hold  up  to  earth  the  torch  divine ; 
Be  what  thou  prayest  to  be  made ; 
Let  the  great  Master's  steps  be  thine. 

4  Fill  up  each  hour  with  what  will  last ; 

Buy  up  the  moments  as  they  go  ; 
The  life  above,  when  this  is  past, 
Is  the  ripe  fruit  of  life  below. 

5  Sow  love,  and  taste  its  fruitage  pure  ; 

•  Sow  peace,  and  reap  its  harvest  bright ; 
Sow  sunbeams  on  the  rock  and  moor, 
And  find  a  harvest-home  of  light. 

725.  7s  &  5s.  Dana. 

Laborers  together  toith  God.  —  1  Cor.  3  :  9. 

1  Work,  and  thou  wilt  bless  the  day, 

Ere  the  toil  be  done ; 
They  that  work  not  cannot  play, 

Cannot  feel  the  sun. 
God  is  living,  working  still ; 

All  things  work  and  move ; 
Work,  woulclst  thou  their  beauty  feel, 

And  thy  Maker's  love. 

2  All  the  rolling  planets  glow 

Bright  as  burning  gold  ; 
Should  they  pause,  how  soon  they'd  grow 

Colorless  and  cold  ! 
Joy  and  beauty,  —  where  were  they 

If  the  world  stood  still  ? 
Like  the  world,  thy  law  obey, 

And  thy  calling  fill. 

*29  445 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

729.  c.  M.  Cowpeb. 

Human  Frailty. 

1  Weak  and  irresolute  is  man  : 

The  purpose  of  to-day, 
Woven  with  pains  into  his  plan, 
To-morrow  rends  away. 

2  Some  foe  to  his  upright  intent 

Finds  out  his  weaker  part ; 
Virtue  engages  his  assent, 
But  pleasure  wins  his  heart. 

3  Bound  on  a  voyage  of  awful  length, 

Through  dangers  little  known, 
A  stranger  to  superior  strength, 
Man  vainly  trusts  his  own. 

4  But  oars  alone  can  ne'er  prevail 

To  reach  the  distant  coast ; 
The  breath  of  heaven  must  swell  the  sail, 
Or  all  the  toil  is  lost. 

730.  L.  M. 

He  knoweth  hoio  to  deliver  the  Godly.  —  2  Pet.  2  :  9. 

1  My  God,  my  hope,  my  Father  thou  ; 
To  thee,  lo,  now  my  soul  I  bow ; 

Be  thou  my  strength,  be  thou  my  way  ; 
Protect  me  through  my  life's  short  day. 

2  In  fierce  temptation's  darkest  hour, 
Save  me  from  sin  and  Satan's  power; 
Tear  every  idol  from  thy  throne, 
And  reign,  my  Father,  reign  alone. 

3  My  suffering  time  shall  soon  be  o'er ; 
Then  shall  I  sigh  and  weep  no  more; 
My  ransomed  soul  shall  soar  away, 
To  sing  thy  praise  in  endless  day. 

448 


TEMPTATION    AND    DIVINE    STRENGTH. 

731.  C.    M.  kEBLE. 

The  guiding  PiUar.—Jfeh.  9  :  12. 

1  Back  to  the  world  we've  faithless  turned, 

And  far  along  the  wild, 
With  labor  lost,  and  sorrow  earned, 
Our  steps  have  been  beguiled. 

2  Yet  full  before  us,  all  the  while, 

The  guiding  pillar  stays  ; 
The  living  waters  brightly  smile, 
Th'  eternal  turrets  blaze. 

3  0  Father,  of  long-suffering  grace, 

Thou  who  in  love  dost  stay, 
Pleading  with  sinners  face  to  face, 
Through  all  their  devious  way,  — * 

4  Thy  guardian  fire,  thy  guiding  cloud, 

Be  round  us  as  our  wall ; 
Nor  be  our  erring  hearts  allowed 
Again  to  faint  or  fall. 

732.  10s.  Lyte. 

Abide  with  us.  —  Luke  24  :  29. 

Abide  with  me  ;  fast  falls  the  eventide, 
The  darkness  deepens ;  Lord,  with  me  abide. 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  0,  abide  with  me. 

Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day  ; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away  ; 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see ; 

0  Thou  who  changest  not,  abide  witli  me. 

1  need  thy  presence  every  passing  hour ; 
What  but  thy  grace  can  foil  the  tempter's  power  ? 
Who  like  thyself  my  guide  and  stay  can  be  ? 
On  to  the  close,  0  Lord,  abide  with  me. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

733.  5s   &    8S.  ZlNZENDORF. 
They  followed  Him.  —  Luke  5  :  11. 

1  Jesus,  still  lead  on, 
Till  our  rest  be  won  ; 

And  although  the  way  be  cheerless, 
We  will  follow,  calm  and  fearless : 

Guide  us  by  thy  hand 

To  our  Fatherland. 

2  If  the  way  be  drear, 
If  the  foe  be  near, 

Let  not  faithless  fears  o'ertake  us, 
Let  not  faith  and  hope  forsake  us ; 
For,  through  many  a  foe, 
#         To  our  home  we  go. 

3  When  we  seek  relief 
From  a  long-felt  grief, 

When  temptations  come  alluring, 
Make  us  patient  and  enduring : 
Show  us  that  bright  shore 
Where  we  weep  no  more. 

4  Jesus,  still  lead  on, 
Till  our  rest  be  won  ; 

Heavenly  Leader,  still  direct  us, 
Still  support,  console,  protect  us, 

Till  we  safely  stand 

In  our  Fatherland. 

734.  C.  M.  Watt* 

Inconstancy  lamented. 

1  Long  have  I  sat  beneath  the  sound 
Of  thy  salvation,  Lord  ; 
Yet  still  how  weak  my  faith  is  found, 
And  knowledge  of  thy  word  ! 


TEMPTATION    A. NT)    DIVINE    STRENGTH. 

2  How  cold  and  feeble  is  my  love  ! 
How  negligent  my  fear  ! 
How  low  my  hope  of  joys  above ! 
How  few  affections  there  ! 

0  Great  God,  thy  sovereign  power  impart 

To  give  thy  word  success  ; 
Write  thy  salvation  in  my  heart, 
And  make  me  learn  thy  grace. 

4  Show  my  forgetful  feet  the  way 
That  leads  to  joys  on  high, 
"Where  knowledge  grows  without  decay, 
And  love  shall  never  die. 

735.  7  s.  Newon. 

O  tJiat  I  tcere  as  in  Months  past .' —  Job  29  :  2. 

1  Once  I  thought  my  mountain  strong. 

Firmly  fixed,  no  more  to  move  ; 
Then  my  Saviour  was  my  song, 

Then  my  soul  was  filled  with  love : 
Those  were  happy,  golden  days, 
Sweetly  spent  in  prayer  and  prais 

2  Little,  then,  myself  I  knew, 

Little  thought  of  Satan's  power; 
Xow  I  feel  my  sins  anew, 

Xow  I  feel  the  stormy  hour ; 
Sin  has  put  my  joys  to  flight, 
Sin  has  turned  my  dav  to  night. 


•i 


Saviour,  shine  and  cheer  my  soul; 

Bid  my  dying  hopes  revive  : 
Make  my  wounded  spirit  whole  ; 

Far  away  the  tempter  drive ; 
Speak  the  word,  and  set  me  free ; 
Let  me  live  alone  to  thee. 

451 


EXPERIENCE   AND   LIFE. 

736.  L.  M.  Kelly. 

Where  is  the  Blessedness  ye  spake  of.  —  Gal.  4  :  15. 

1  0,  where  is  noV  that  glowing  love 

That  marked  our  union  with  the  Lord  ? 
Our  hearts  were  fixed  on  things  above, 
Nor  could  the  world  a  joy  afford. 

2  Where  is  the  zeal  that  led  us  then 

To  make  our  Saviour's  glory  known  ? 
That  freed  us  from  the  fear  of  men, 
And  kept  our  eye  on  him  alone  ? 

3  Where  are  the  happy  seasons  spent 

In  fellowship  with  him  we  loved  ? 
The  sacred  joy,  the  sweet  content, 
The  blessedness  that  then  we  proved  ? 

4  Behold,  again  we  turn  to  thee  ; 

0,  cast  us  not  away,  though  vile  ; 
No  peace  we  have,  no  joy  we  see, 
0  Lord  our  God,  but  in  thy  smile. 

737.  L.  M.  Montgomery. 
Lest  the  Tempter  have  tempted  you.  —  1  Thess.  3  :  5. 

1  The  tempter  to  my  soul  hath  said, 

There  is  no  help  in  God  for  thee  ; 
Lord,  lift  thou  up  thy  servant's  head  ; 
My  glory,  shield,  and  solace  be. 

2  Thus  to  the  Lord  I  raised  my  cry  ; 

He  heard  me  from  his  holy  hill ; 
At  his  command  the  waves  rolled  by ; 
He  beckoned,  and  the  winds  were  still. 

3  I  laid  me  down  and  slept,  —  I  woke  ; 

Thou,  Lord,  my  spirit  didst  sustain  ; 
Bright  from  the  east  the  morning  broke, 
Thy  comforts  rose  on  me  again. 


TEMPTATIOX    AND    DIVINE    STRENGTH. 

738.  S.    M.  BONAE. 

Ye  were  as  Sheep  going  astray.  —  1  Pet.  2  :  25. 

1  I  was  a  wandering  sheep  ; 

I  did  not  love  the  fold, 
I  did  not  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  would  not  be  controlled. 
I  was  a  wayward  child ; 

I  did  not  love  my  home, 
I  did  not  love  my  Father's  voice  ; 

I  loved  afar  to  roam. 

12  The  Shepherd  sought  his  sheep, 

The  Father  sought  his  child  ; 
They  followed  me  o'er  vale  and  hill, 

O'er  deserts  waste  and  wild. 
They  found  me  nigh  to  death, 

Famished,  and  faint,  and  lone  ; 
They  bound  me  with  the  bands  of  love  ; 

They  saved  the  wandering  one. 

3  Jesus  my  Shepherd  is ; 

'Twas  lie  that  loved  my  soul, 
Twas  he  that  washed  me  in  his  blood, 

'Twas  he  that  made  mo  whole : 
'Twas  he  that  sought  the  lost, 

That  found  the  wandering  sheep; 
'Twas  he  that  brought  me  to  the  fold  ; 

'Tis  he  that  still  doth  ke 


No  more  a  wandering  sheep, 

I  love  to  be  controlled  ; 
I  love  my  tender  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  love  the  peaceful  fold  : 
Xo  more  a  wayward  child, 

I  seek  no  more  to  roam  ; 
I  love  my  heavenly  Father's  voice, 

I  love,  I  love  his  home. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

739.  C.  M.  Steele. 

Deliver  my  Feet  from  falling .  —  Ps.  56:  13. 

1  Alas,  what  hourly  dangers  rise  ! 

What  snares  beset  my  way  ! 
To  heaven,  0,  let  me  lift  mine  eyes, 
And  hourly  watch  and  pray. 

2  How  oft  my  mournful  thoughts  complain, 

And  melt  in  flowing  tears  ! 
My  weak  resistance,  ah,  how  vain  ! 
How  strong  my  foes  and  fears ! 

3  0  gracious  God,  in  whom  I  live, 

My  feeble  efforts  aid  ; 
Help  me  to  watch,  and  pray,  and  strive, 
Though  trembling  and  afraid. 

4  Increase  my  faith,  increase  my  hope, 

When  foes  and  fears  prevail ; 

And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up, 

Or  soon  my  strength  will  fail. 

5  Whene'er  temptations  fright  my  heart, 

Or  lure  my  feet  aside, 
My  God,  thy  powerful  aid  impart, 
My  Guardian  and  my  Guide. 

6  0,  keep  me  in  thy  heavenly  way, 

And  bid  the  tempter  flee  ; 

And  let  me  never,  never  stray 

From  happiness  and  thee. 

740.  L.  M.  Mrs.  1'okkey 

The  Lord  turned  and  looked  upon  Peter.  —  Luke  22  :  61. 

1  When  silent  steal  across  my  soul 
Remembrances  of  broken  vows, 
And  tears,  almost  beyond  control, 
Flow,  as  my  guilty  spirit  bows, — 


TEMPTATION    AND    DIVINE    STRENGTH. 

2  Tis  then  I've  caught  the  Saviour's  eve, 

Viewing,  with  looks  of  injured  love, 
A  soul,  for  whom  he  deigned  to  die, 
Inconstant  and  ungrateful  prove. 

3  0,  had  he  not  so  kindly  glanced. 

My  weeping  soul  in  anguish  cries, 
I  could  have  borne  that  searching  look  ; 
But  now  I  yield  :  my  spirit  dies. 

4  Xo  more  on  promises  I'll  rest, 

Xor  resolutions  vainly  made  ; 
But  leaning  on  my  Saviour's  br© 
Implore  his  Spirit's  gracious  aid. 

741.  L.  M.  C.  Wesley, 

Return  unto  Me.  —  MaL  3:  7. 

1  Weary  of  wandering  from  my  God. 

And  now  made  willing  to  return, 
I  hear,  and  bow  beneath  the  rod  ; 

For  thee,  not  without  hope,  I  mourn  : 
I  have  an  Advocate  above, 
A  Friend  before  the  throne  of  love. 

2  0  Jesus,  full  of  truth  and  grace,  — 

More  full  of  grace  than  1  of  sin, — 
Yet  once  again  I  seek  thy  face ; 

Open  thine  arms  and  take  me  in  ; 
And  freely  my  backslidings  heal, 
And  love  the  faithless  sinner  still. 

3  Thou  know'st  the  way  to  bring  me  back, 

My  fallen  spirit  to  restore  ; 
0,  for  thy  truth  and  mercy's  sake 

Forgive,  and  bid  me  sin  no  more : 
The  ruins  of  my  soul  repair, 
And  make  my  heart  a  house  of  prayer. 


EXPERIENCE   AND    LIFE. 

742.  s.  m. 

As  thy  Days,  so  shall  thy  Strength  be. —  Deut-  S3  :  25. 

1  Oppressed  with  sin  and  woo, 

A  burdened  heart  I  bear ; 
Opposed  by  many  a  mighty  foe. 
Yet  will  I  not  despair. 

2  With  this  polluted  heart, 

I  dare  to  come  to  thee, 
Holy  and  mighty  as  thou  art, 
For  thou  wilt  pardon  me. 

3  I  feel  that  I  am  weak, 

And  prone  to  every  sin  ; 
But  thou,  who  giv'st  to  those  who  seek, 
Wilt  give  me  strength  within. 

4  I  need  not  fear  my  foes, 

I  need  not  yield  to  car?, 
I  need  not  sink  beneath  nrvy  woes, 
For  thou  wilt  answer  pr^er. 

5  In  my  Redeemer's  name, 

I  give  myself  to  thee  ; 
Through  him,  unworthy  as  '   \<n, 
My  God  will  cherish  me. 

748.  o.  M. 

Mine  Ann  also  shall  strengthen  him.  —  P-*  "9:21. 

1  We  praise  and  blcsu  thee,  gracioyj  Tnrdn 

Our  Saviour  kind  and  true, 
For  all  the  old  things  passed,  away, 
For  all  thou  hast  made  new. 

2  But  yet  how  much  mwt  be  destroyed. 

How  much  renewed  must  be, 
Ere  we  can  fully  stand  complete 
In  likeness,  Lord,  to  thee  ! 

456 


TEMPTATION    AND    DIVINE    STRENGTH. 

0  "Whate'er  would  tempt  the  soul  to  stray, 

Or  separate  from  thee, 
Tliat,  Lord,  remove,  however  dear 
To  our  poor  hearts  it  be. 

4  "When  flesh  declines,  then  strengthen  thou 
The  spirit  from  above  ; 
Make  us  to  feel  thy  service  sweet, 
And  light  thy  yoke  of  love. 

.">  So  shall  we  faultless  stand  at  last 
Before  thy  Father's  throne  ; 
The  blessedness  forever  ours, 
The  glory  all  thine  own. 

744.  8s  &  7s.  Eliza  0.  Page. 

Fear  not,  for  I  have  redeemed  thee.  —  Is.  43  : 1. 

1  Deeper,  Father,  grow  the  shadows, 

Darker  still  the  night  comes  on  ; 
Every  human  help  departing, 
Now  I  look  to  thee  alone. 

2  Hopes  that  I  had  fondly  cherished 

Thou  hast  laid  in  ruin  low  ; 
Props  on  which  I  leaned  have  failed  me ; 
Like  a  broken  reed  I  bow. 

3  Hark  !  I  hear  a  voice  of  cheering 

Sounding  through  the  gathering  night, 
Fear  thou  not ;  I  have  redeemed  thee  ; 
I  will  be  thy  Guide  and  Light. 

4  Only  follow  where  I  call  thee  ; 

Let  no  fear  turn  thee  aside ; 
Not  a  foe  shall  dare  to  harm  thee, 
While  I  am  thy  constant  Guide. 

5  Father,  full  of  all  compassion, 

I  will  take  thee  at  thy  word, 
Meeting  danger  and  temptation 
In  the  strength  of  Christ  my  Lord. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

745.  8s  &  7s. 

Strength  in  Temptation. 

1  Holy  Father,  thou  hast  taught  me 

I  should  live  to  thee  alone  ; 
Year  by  year,  thy  hand  hath  brought  me> 

On  through  dangers  oft  unknown. 
When  I  wandered,  thou  hast  found  me; 

When  I  doubted,  sent  mo  light ; 
Still  thine  arm  has  been  around  me  ; 

All  my  paths  were  in  thy  sight. 

2  In  the  world  will  foes  assail  me, 

Craftier,  stronger  far  than  I  ; 
And  the  strife  will  never  fail  me, 

Well  I  know,  before  I  die. 
Therefore,  Lord,  I  come,  believing 

Thou  canst  give  the  power  I  need ; 
Through  the  prayer  of  faith  receiving 

Strength, — the  Spirit's  strength  indeed. 

3  I  would  trust  in  thy  protecting, 

Wholly  rest  upon  thine  arm, 
Follow  wholly  thy  directing, 

Thou  mine  only  guard  from  harm  : 
Keep  me  from  mine  own  undoing, 

Help  me  turn  to  thee  when  tried  ; 
Still  my  footsteps,  Father,  viewing, 

Keep  me  ever  at  thy  side. 

746.  CM.  Merrick. 

•      Not  my  Will,  but  Thine.  —  Luke  22 :  42. 

1  Author  of  good,  to  thee  we  turn  : 
Thine  ever-wakeful  eye 
Alone  can  all  our  wants  discern, 
Thy  hand  alone  supply. 


TEMPTATION    AND    DIVINE    STRENGTH. 

2  0,  let  thy  love  within  us  dwell, 

Thy  fear  our  footsteps  guide  ; 
That  love  shall  vainer  loves  expel, 
That  fear  all  fears  beside. 

3  And  since,  by  passion's  force  subdued, 

Too  oft  with  stubborn  will 
We  blindly  shun  the  latent  good, 
And  grasp  the  specious  ill, — 

4  Not  what  we  wish,  but  what  we  want, 

Let  mercy  still  supply : 
The  good  we  ask  not,  Father,  grant ; 
The  ill  we  ask,  deny. 

747.  C.  M.  Steele. 

IJave  Mercy  on  me.  —  Luke  18  :  38. 

1  0  Thou  whose  tender  mercy  hears 

Contrition's  humble  sigh. 
Whose  hand  indulgent  wipes  the  tears 
From  sorrow's  weeping  eye, — 

2  See,  Lord,  before  thy  throne  of  grace, 

A  wretched  wanderer  mourn  ; 
Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  face  ? 
Hast  thou  not  said,  Return  ? 

3  And  shall  my  guilty  fears  prevail 

To  drive  me  from  thy  feet  ? 
0,  let  not  this  dear  refuge  fail, 
This  only  safe  retreat. 

4  Absent  from  thee,  my  Guide,  my  Light, 

Without  one  cheering  ray, 
Through  dangers,  fears,  and  gloomy  night, 
How  desolate  my  way  ! 

5  0,  shine  on  this  benighted  heart, 

With  beams  of  mercy  shine  ; 
And  let  thy  healing  voice  impart 
A  taste  of  joy  divine. 

459 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

748.  L.  M.  Walter  Scott. 

A  Pillar  of  Cloud  by  Day,  and  Fire  by  Night.  —  Ex.  13  :  21. 

1  When  Israel,  of  the  Lord  beloved, 

Out  from  the  laud  of  bondage  came, 
Her  fathers'  God  before  her  moved, 
An  awful  Guide,  in  smoke  and  flame. 

2  By  day,  along  th'  astonished  lands 

The  cloudy  pillar  glided  slow  ; 
By  night,  Arabia's  crimsoned  sands 
Returned  the  fiery  column's  glow. 

3  Thus  present  still,  though  now  unseen, 

0  Lord,  when  shines  the  prosperous  day, 
Be  thoughts  of  thee  a  cloudy  screen, 
To  temper  the  deceitful  ray. 

4  And  0,  when  gathers  on  our  path, 

In  shade  and  storm,  the  frequent  night, 
Be  thou,  long-suffering,  slow  to  wrath, 
A  burning  and  a  shining  light. 

749.  L.  M.  C.  Wesley. 

Thy  right  Hand  shall  hold  me.  —  Ps.  139  :  10. 

1  Still  nigh  me,  0  my  Father,  stand, 

And  guard  in  fierce  temptation's  hour ; 
Hide  in  the  hollow  of  thy  hand ; 

Show  forth  in  me  thy  saving  power: 
Still  be  thy  arms  my  sure  defence, 
Nor  earth  nor  hell  shall  pluck  me  thence. 

2  Since  thou  hast  bid  me  come  to  thee,  — 

Good  as  thou  art,  and  strong  to  save,  — 
I'll  walk  o'er  life's  tempestuous  sea, 

Upborne  by  the  unyielding  wave  ; 
My  soul  in  thee  sweet  calm  shall  feel, 
And  hear  thee  whisper,  'Peace,  be  still!' 


TEMPTATION    AND    DIVINE    STRENGTH. 

750.  8s,  7s  &  4.  Welsh  Hymn. 
J  will  guide  thee.—Ys.  32  :  8. 

1  Guide  me,  0  thou  great  Jehovah, 

Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land  : 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty  ; 
Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand  : 

Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open  thou  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  waters  flow; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  ; 

Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the* verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside  ; 
Bea;  me  through  the  swelling  current ; 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side : 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee. 

751.  8s  &  7s.  Hasting* 

Gently  lead  us. 

1  Gently,  Lord,  0,  gently  lead  us 

Through  this  lowly  vale  of  tears  \ 
And,  0  Lord,  in  mercy  give  us 
Thy  rich  grace  in  all  our  fears. 

2  When  temptation's  darts  assail  us, 

When  in  devious  paths  we  stray, 
Let  thy  goodness  never  fail  us  ; 
Lead  us  in  thy  perfect  way. 

3  And,  when  mortal  life  is  ended, 

Bid  us  on  thy  bosom  rest, 
Till,  by  angel-bands  attended, 
We  awake  among  the  blest. 

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EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE, 

752.  L.  M.  Giuptt. 

Jesus  wept.  — John  11  :  35. 

1  When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view, 
And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are  few, 
On  Him  I  lean,  who,  not  in  vain, 
Experienced  every  human  pain. 

He  sees  my  wants,  allays  my  fears, 
And  counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears. 

2  If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 
From  heavenly  wisdom's  narrow  way, 
To  fly  the  good  I  would  pursue, 

Or  do  the  ill  I  would  not  do, 

Still  He  who  felt  temptation's  power 

Will  guard  me  in  that  dangerous  hour. 

3  When,  sorrowing,  o'er  some  stone  I  bend, 
Which  covers  all  that  was  a  friend, 

And  from  his  hand,  his  voice,  his  smile, 
Divides  me  for  a  little  while, 
Thou,  Saviour,  seest  the  tears  I  shed, 
For  thou  didst  weep  o'er  Lazarus  dead. 

4  And  0.  when  I  have  safely  passed 
Through  every  conflict  but  the  last, 
Still,  still  unchanging,  watch  beside 
My  dying  bed,  for  thou  hast  died ; 
Then  point  to  realms  of  cloudless  day, 
And  wipe  the  latest  tear  away. 

753.  lis. 

Are  they  not  all  Ministering  Spirits?  —  Heb.  1  :  14. 

How  dear  is  the  thought  that  the  angels  of  God 
May  bow  their  bright  wings  to  the  world  they 

once  trod, 
Will  leave  the  sweet  songs  of  the  mansions  above, 
To  breathe  o'er  our  bosoms  some  message  of  love! 

4(VJ 


AFFLICTION    AND    COMFORT. 

2  They  come,  on  the  wings  of  the  morning  they  come, 
Impatient  to  lead  some  poor  wanderer  home, 
Some  sinner  to  save  from  his  darkened  abode, 
And  lay  him  to  rest  in  the  arms  of  his  God. 

3  They  come  when  we  wander,  they  come  when  we 
In  mercy  to  guard  us  wherever  we  stray  ;     [pray, 
A  glorious  cloud  their  bright  witness  is  given  ; 
Encircling  us  here  are  these  angels  of  heaven. 


AFFLICTION    AND    COMFORT. 
754.  C.  M.  Moore. 

Consolation. 

1  0  Thou  who  driest  the  mourner's  tear, 

How  dark  this  world  would  be, 
If,  when  deceived  and  wounded  here, 
We  could  not  fly  to  thee  ! 

2  But  thou  wilt  heal  the  broken  heart, 

Which,  like  the  plants  that  throw 
Their  fragrance  from  the  wounded  part, 
Breathes  sweetness  out  of  woe. 

3  When  joy  no  longer  soothes  or  cheers, 

And  e'en  the  hope  that  threw 
A  moment's  sparkle  o'er  our  tears 
Is  dimmed  and  vanished  too,  — 

4  0,  who  would  bear  life's  stormy  doom, 

Did  not  thy  wing  of  love 
Come,  brightly  wafting  through  the  gloom 
Our  peace  branch  from  above  ? 

5  Then  sorrow,  touched  by  thee,  grows  bright, 

With  more  than  rapture's  ray ; 
The  darkness  shows  us  worlds  of  light 
We  never  saw  by  day. 


EXPERIENCE    AND   LIFE. 

755.  S.   M. 

Religion  a  Support  in  Life. 

1  A^hen  gloomy  thoughts  and  fears 

The  trembling  heart  invade, 
And  all  the  face  of  nature  wears 
A  universal  shade, — 

2  Religion  can  assuage 

The  tempest  of  the  soul, 
And  every  fear  shall  lose  its  rage 
At  her  divine  control. 

3  Through  life's  bewildered  way, 

Her  hand  unerring  leads, 
And  o'er  the  path  her  heavenly  ray 
A  cheering  lustre  sheds. 

4  When  reason,  tired  and  blind, 

Sinks  helpless  and  afraid, 
Thou  blest  supporter  of  the  mind, 
How  powerful  is  thine  aid  ! 

5  0,  let  us  feel  thy  power, 

And  find  thy  sweet  relief, 
To  brighten  every  gloomy  hour, 
And  soften  every  grief. 

756.  L.  M.  DommiDGE. 

Rejoicing,  bringing  his  Sheaves  lollh  him.  —  Ps.  126 :  6. 

The  darkened  sky,  how  thick  it  lowers, 
Troubled  with  storms,  and  big  with  showers ! 
No  cheerful  gleam  of  light  appears, 
And  Nature  pours  forth  all  her  tears. 

Yet  let  the  sons  of  God  revive : 
11(3  bids  the  soul  that  seeks  him  live, 
And  from  the  gloomiest  shade  of  night 
(Jails  forth  a  morning  of  delight. 


AFFLICTION    AND    COMFORT. 

3  The  seeds  of  ecstasy  unknown 

Are  in  these  watered  furrows  sown  ; 

See  the  green  blades,  how  thick  they  rise, 

And  with  fresh  verdure  bless  our  eyes. 

4  In  secret  foldings  they  contain 
Unnumbered  ears  of  golden  grain : 
And  heaven  shall  pour  its  beams  around, 
Till  the  ripe  harvest  load  the  ground. 

5  Then  shall  the  trembling  mourner  come, 
And  bind  his  sheaves,  and  bear  them  home 
The  voice  long  broke  with  sighs  shall  sing, 
Till  heaven  with  hallelujahs  ring. 

757.  c.  M. 

Lord,  rt  membt  r  me.  — Luke  23  :  12. 

1  0  Thou,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 

I  lift  my  soul  to  thee  : 
In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 

0  Lord,  remember  me. 

2  When  on  my  aching,  burdened  heart 

My  sins  lie  heavily. 
Thy  pardon  grant,  new  peace  impart ; 
Then,  Lord,  remember  me. 

3  When  trials  sore  obstruct  my  way, 

And  ills  I  cannot  flee, 
0,  let  my  strength  be  as  my  day : 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

4  When,  in  the  solemn  hour  of  death, 

1  wait  thy  just  decree, 

Be  this  the  prayer  of  my  last  breath  — 
Now,  Lord,  remember  me. 

5  And  when  before  thy  throne  I  stand, 

And  lift  my  soul  to  thee, 
Then,  with  the  saints  at  thy  right  hand, 
0  Lord,  remember  me. 

405 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE, 

752.  L.  M.  Graptt. 

Jesus  iccpt.  —  John  11  :  35. 

1  When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view, 
And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are  few, 
On  Him  I  lean,  who,  not  in  vain, 
Experienced  every  human  pain. 

He  sees  my  wants,  allays  my  fears, 
And  counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears. 

2  If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 
From  heavenly  wisdom's  narrow  way, 
To  fly  the  good  I  would  pursue, 

Or  do  the  ill  I  would  not  do, 

Still  He  who  felt  temptation's  power 

Will  guard  me  in  that  dangerous  hour. 

3  When,  sorrowing,  o'er  some  stone  I  bend, 
Which  covers  all  that  was  a  friend, 

And  from  his  hand,  his  voice,  his  smile, 
Divides  me  for  a  little  while, 
Thou,  Saviour,  seest  the  tears  I  shed, 
For  thou  didst  weep  o'er  Lazarus  dead. 

4  And  0,  when  I  have  safely  passed 
Through  every  conflict  but  the  last, 
Still,  still  unchanging,  watch  beside 
My  dying  bed,  for  thou  hast  died ; 
Then  point  to  realms  of  cloudless  day, 
And  wipe  the  latest  tear  away. 

753.  iis. 

Are  they  not  all  Ministering  Spirits?  —  Heb.  1 :  14. 

How  dear  is  the  thought  that  the  angels  of  God 
May  bow  their  bright  wings  to  the  world  they 

once  trod, 
Will  leave  the  sweet  songs  of  the  mansions  above, 
To  breathe  o'er  our  bosoms  some  message  of  love! 

W2 


AFFLICTION    AND    COMFORT. 

2  They  come,  on  the  wings  of  the  morning  they  come, 
Impatient  to  lead  some  poor  wanderer  home, 
Some  sinner  to  save  from  his  darkened  abode, 
And  lay  him  to  rest  in  the  arms  of  his  God. 

3  They  come  when  we  wander,  they  come  when  we 
In  mercy  to  guard  us  wherever  we  stray  ;     [pray, 
A  glorious  cloud  their  bright  witness  is  given  ; 
Encircling  us  here  are  these  angels  of  heaven. 


AFFLICTION    AND    COMFORT. 
754.  C.  M.  Moore. 

Consolation. 

1  0  Thou  who  driest  the  mourner's  tear, 

How  dark  this  world  would  he. 
If,  when  deceived  and  wounded  here, 
We  could  not  fly  to  thee  ! 

2  But  thou  wilt  heal  the  broken  heart, 

Which,  like  the  plants  that  throw 
Their  fragrance  from  the  wounded  part, 
Breathes  sweetness  out  of  woe. 

3  When  joy  no  longer  soothes  or  cheers, 

And  e'en  the  hope  that  threw 
A  moment's  sparkle  o'er  our  tears 
Is  dimmed  and  vanished  too,  — 

4  0,  who  would  bear  life's  stormy  doom, 

Did  not  thy  wing  of  love 
Come,  brightly  waiting  through  the  gloom 
Our  peace  branch  from  above  ? 

5  Then  sorrow,  touched  by  thee,  grows  bright, 

With  more  than  rapture's  ray ; 
The  darkness  shows  us  worlds  of  light 
We  never  saw  by  day. 


EXPERIENCE    AND   LIFE. 

755.  s.  M. 

Religion  a  Support  in  Life. 

1  When  gloomy  thoughts  and  fears 

The  trembling  heart  invade, 
And  all  the  face  of  nature  wears 
A  universal  shade,  — 

2  Religion  can  assuage 

The  tempest  of  the  soul, 
And  every  fear  shall  lose  its  rage 
At  her  divine  control. 

3  Through  life's  bewildered  way, 

Her  hand  unerring  leads, 
And  o'er  the  path  her  heavenly  ray 
A  cheering  lustre  sheds. 

4  When  reason,  tired  and  blind, 

Sinks,  helpless  and  afraid, 
Thou  blest  supporter  of  the  mind, 
How  powerful  is  thine  aid  ! 

5  0,  let  us  feel  thy  power, 

And  find  thy  sweet  relief, 
To  brighten  every  gloomy  hour, 
And  soften  every  grief. 

756.  L.    M.  DODDBIDGE. 

Rejoicing,  bringing  his  Sheaves  with  him.  —  Ps.  126  :  6. 

1  The  darkened  sky,  how  thick  it  lowers, 
Troubled  with  storms,  and  big  with  showers ! 
No  cheerful  gleam  of  light  appears, 

And  Nature  pours  forth  all  her  tears. 

2  Yet  let  the  sons  of  God  revive  : 

He  bids  the  soul  that  seeks  him  live, 
And  from  the  gloomiest  shade  of  night 

Calls  forth  a  morning  of  delight. 

i  t 


AFFLICTION    AND    COMFORT. 

3  The  seeds  of  ecstasy  unknown 

Are  in  these  watered  farrows  sown  ; 

See  the  green  blades,  how  thick  they  rise, 

And  with  fresh  verdure  bless  our  eyes. 

4  In  secret  foldings  they  contain 
Unnumbered  ears  of  golden  grain : 
And  heaven  shall  pour  its  beams  around, 
Till  the  ripe  harvest  load  the  ground. 

5  Then  shall  the  trembling  mourner  come, 
And  bind  his  sheaves,  and  bear  them  home 
The  voice  long  broke  with  sighs  shall  sing, 
Till  heaven  with  hallelujahs  ring. 

757.  c.  M. 

Lord,  remember  me. — Luke  23  :42. 

1  0  Thou,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 

I  lift  my  soul  to  thee  ; 
In  all  ray  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 

0  Lord,  remember  me. 

2  When  on  my  aching,  burdened  heart 

My  sins  lie  heavily, 
Thy  pardon  grant,  new  peace  impart ; 
Then,  Lord,  remember  me. 

3  When  trials  sore  obstruct  my  way, 

And  ills  I  cannot  flee, 
0,  let  my  strength  be  as  my  day : 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

4  When,  in  the  solemn  hour  of  death, 

1  wait  thy  just  decree, 

Be  this  the  prayer  of  my  last  breath  — 
Now,  Lord,  remember  me. 

5  And  when  before  thy  throne  I  stand, 

And  lift  my  soul  to  thee, 
Then,  with  the  saints  at  thy  right  hand, 
0  Lord,  remember  me. 

4G5 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

758.  l.  M. 

He  shall  sit  as  a  Rc/iner  of  Silver.  —  Mai.  3  :  3. 

1  Why  should  I  murmur  or  repine, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  who  bled  for  me  ? 
What  are  my  griefs  compared  with  thine, — 
Thy  tears,  thy  groans,  thine  agony  ? 

2  If  thou  the  furnace  dost  employ, 

Thou  sittest  as  refiner  near, 
To  purge  away  the  base  alloy, 

Till  thine  own  image  bright  appear. 

3  Though  oft  thy  way  is  in  the  sea, 

Thy  footsteps  in  the  winged  storm, 
Though  crested  billows  threaten  me, 
Love  slumbers  in  their  frowning  form. 

4  Submissive  would  I  kiss  the  rod  ; 

Needful  each  stroke,  I  humbly  own  ; 
Help  me  to  trust  thee,  0  my  Lord, 
If  now  thy  wisdom  be  unknown. 

759.  C.  M.  Edmestcn. 

Whom  the  Lord  loveth  lie  chasteneth.  —  Ileb.  12  :  6. 

1  0  Thou  whose  mercy  guides  my  way, 

Though  now  it  seem  severe, 
Forbid  my  unbelief  to  say 
There  is  no  mercy  here. 

2  0,  may  I,  Lord,  desire  the  pain 

That  comes  in  kindness  down, 
Far  more  than  sweetest  earthly  gain, 
Succeeded  by  a  frown. 

3  Then,  though  thou  bend  my  spirit  low, 

Love  only  shall  I  see  ; 
The  gracious  hand  that  strikes  the  blow      , 
W-as  wounded  once  for  me. 

466 


AFFLICTION"    AND    COMFORT. 

760.  C.    M.  COTTOH. 

AU  thy  BUlovss  are  gone  over  Me.  —  Ps.  42  :  7. 

1  Affliction  is  a  stormy  deep, 

Where  wave  resounds  to  wave  ; 
Though  o'er  my  head  the  billows  roll, 
I  know  the  Lord  can  save. 

2  The  hand  that  now  withholds  my  joys 

Can  soon  restore  my  peace  ; 
And  He  who  bade  the  tempest  rise 
Can  bid  that  tempest  cease. 

3  In  darkest  scenes,  when  sorrows  rose, 

And  pressed  on  every  side, 
The  Lord  has  still  sustained  my  steps. 
And  still  has  been  my  Guide. 

4  Here  will  I  rest,  here  build  my  hope, 

Nor  murmur  at  his  rod  ; 
He's  more  than  all  the  world  to  me. 
My  Health,  my  Life,  my  God. 

761.  C.  M.  Watts. 

R  rturrt,  O  Lord.  — Ps.  90  :  13. 

1  Return.  0  God  of  love,  return  ; 

Earth  is  a  tiresome  place : 
How  long  shall  we,  thy  children,  mourn 
Our  absence  from  thy  face  ? 

2  Let  heaven  succeed  our  painful  years ; 

Let  sin  and  sorrow  cease ; 
And,  in  proportion  to  our  tears, 
So  make  our  joys  increase. 

S  Thy  wonders  to  thy  servants  show ; 
Make  thine  own  work  complete ; 
Then  shall  our  souls  thy  glory  know, 
And  own  thy  love  was  great. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

762.  C.  M.  Barton. 

At  Evening  Time  it  shall  be  Light.  —  Zech.  14  : 7. 

1  Our  pathway  oft  is  wet  with  tears, 

Our  sky  with  clouds  o'ercast, 
And  worldly  cares  and  worldly  fears 
Go  with  us  to  the  last. 

2  Not  to  the  last ;  God's  word  hath  said,  — 

Could  we  but  read  aright,  — 
0  pilgrim,  lift  in  hope  thy  head ; 
At  eve  it  shall  be  light. 

3  Though  earth-born  shadows  now  may  shroud 

Our  toilsome  path  a  while, 
God's  blesse'd  word  can  part  each  cloud, 
And  bid  the  sunshine  smile. 

4  If  we  but  trust,  in  living  faith, 

His  love  and  power  divine, 
Then,  though  our  sun  may  set  in  death, 
His  light  shall  round  us  shine. 

5  When  tempest-clouds  are  dark  on  high, 

His  bow  of  love  and  peace 
Shines  beauteous  in  the  vaulted  sky  — 
Token  that  storms  shall  cease. 

6  Then  keep  we  on,  with  hope  unchilled, 

By  faith,  and  not  by  sight, 
And  we  shall  own  his  word  fulfilled, — 
At  eve  it  shall  be  light. 

763.  8s  &  6. 

Blessed  are  They  that  mourn.  —  Matt.  5  :  4. 

1  I  heard  the  voice  of  love  divine 

Addressing  man,  to  trouble  born ; 
What  accents,  Saviour,  then  were  thine!  — 
lUesse'd  are  they  that  mourn. 


AFFLICTION    AND    COMFORT. 

Again  it  spoke  :  Come  unto  me. 
Thou  with  distress  and  labor  worn  ; 

Rest  and  refreshment  are  for  thee  : 
Blessed  are  they  that  mourn. 

I  heard  a  voice  in  truth's  pure  word, 
A  saint  who  sorrow's  yoke  had  borne : 

Blest  is  the  man  thou  chastenest.  Lord, 
Blessed  are  they  that  mourn. 

I  heard  an  angel-voice  proclaim, 

Yon  victors  bright,  whom  crowns  adorn, 

Through  tribulation  great  they  came  : 
Blessed  are  they  that  mourn. 

Why  should  I  then  for  sufferings  grieve, 
Since  sorrow  leads  to  joy's  bright  bourn  t 

Let  me  indeed  the  words  believe  : 
Blessed  are  they  that  mourn. 

764.  lis    &    4S.  WlIITTIER. 

The  Angels  of  Grief. 

\Yith  silence  only  as  their  benediction, 

God's  angels  come 
"Where,  in  the  shadow  of  a  great  affliction, 

The  soul  sits  dumb. 

Yet  would  we  say,  what  every  heart  appro veth,  — 

Our  Father's  will, 
Calling  to  him  the  dear  ones  whom  he  loveth, 

Is  mercy  still. 

Not  upon  us  or  ours  the  solemn  angel 

Hath  evil  wrought ; 
The  funeral  anthem  is  a  glad  evangel ; 

The  good  die  not. 

God  calls  our  loved  ones,  but  we  lose  not  wholly 

What  he  has  given  ; 
They  live  on  earth,  in  thought  and  deed,  as  truly 

As  in  his  heaven. 

468 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

765.  L.  M.  Mrs.  Gilman 

Prayer  for  Help  at  all  Times. 

1  Is  there  a  lone  and  dreary  hour, 

When  worldly  pleasures  lose  their  power? 

My  Father,  let  me  turn  to  thee, 

And  set  each  thought  of  darkness  free. 

2  Is  there  a  time  of  racking. grief, 
Which  scorns  the  prospect  of  relief? 
My  Father,  break  the  cheerless  gloom, 
And  bid  my  heart  its  calm  resume. 

3  Is  there  an  hour  of  peace  and  joy, 
When  hope  is  all  my  soul's  employ  ? 
My  Father,  still  my  hopes  will  roam, 
Until  they  rest  with  thee,  their  home. 

4  The  noontide  blaze,  the  midnight-  scene, 
The  dawn  or  twilight's  sweet  serene, 
The  glow  of  health,  the  dying  hour, 
Shall  own  my  Father's  grace  and  power. 

766.  C.  M.  Baxter. 

Himself  hath  suffered.  — lleb.  2:  18. 

1  Christ  leads  me  through  no  darker  rooms 

Than  he  went  through  before  ; 
No  one  into  his  kingdom  comes 
But  through  his  opened  door. 

2  Come,  Lord,  when  grace  hath  made  me  meet 

Thy  blessed  face  to  see ; 
For  if  thy  work  on  earth  be  sweet, 
What  must  thy  glory  be  ? 

8  My  knowledge  of  that  life  is  small ; 

The  eye  of  faith  is  dim, 

But  'tis  enough  that  Christ  knows  all, 

And  1  shall  be  with  him. 
<;  o 


AFFLICTION    AND    COMFORT. 

767.  6s  &   4s. 

Mia istering  A  agels. 

1  Brother,  the  angels  say, 

Peace  to  thy  heart ! 
We,  too,  0  brother,  have 

Been  as  thou  art, — 
Hope-lifted,  doubt-depressed, 

Seeing  in  part, 
Tried,  troubled,  tempted, 

Sustained,  as  thou  art. 

2  Brother,  they  sweetly  say, 

Be  our  thoughts  one  ; 
Bend  thou  with  us  and  pray, 

1  Thy  will  be  done.' 
Our  God  is  thy  God  ;  he 

Willeth  the  best ; 
Trust  him  as  we  trusted, — 

Rest  as  we  rest. 

3  Ye,  too,  they  gently  say, 

Shall  angels  be ; 
Ye,  too,  0  brothers,  from 

Earth  shall  be  free : 
Yet  in  earth's  loved  ones  ye 

Still  shall  have  part, 
Bearing  God's  strength  and  love 

To  the  torn  heart. 

4  Thus,  when  the  spirit,  tried, 

Tempted,  and  worn. 
Finding  no  earthly  aid, 

Heavenward  doth  turn, 
Come  these  sweet  angel-tor.os, 

Falling  like  balm, 
And  on  the  troubled  heart 

Steals  a  deep  calm. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

768.  8s  &  7s.      Adam  St.  Victor. 

Good  for  me  that  I  have  been  afflicted.  — Ps.  119  :  71. 

1  As  the  harp-strings  only  render 

All  their  treasures  of  sweet  sound, 
All  their  music,  glad  or  tender, 

Firmly  struck  and  tightly  bound,  — 

2  So  the  hearts  of  Christians  owe 

Each  its  deepest,  sweetest  strain 
To  the  pressure  firm  of  woe, 
And  the  tension  tight  of  pain. 

3  Spices  crushed  their  pungence  yield  ; 

Trodden  scents  their  sweets  respire ; 
Would  you  have  its  strength  revealed, 
Cast  the  incense  on  the  fire. 

4  Thus  the  crushed  and  broken  frame 

Oft  doth  sweetest  graces  yield  ; 
And  through  suffering,  toil,  and  shame, 
Heavenly  incense  is  distilled. 

769.  lis  &  10s.  Mcore. 

Come,  ye  disconsolate. 

1  Come,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  you  languish, 

Come  to  the  mercy-seat,  fervently  kneel ; 
Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell  your 
anguish ; 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot  heal. 

2  Joy  of  the  desolate,  Light  of  the  straying, 

Hope  of  the  penitent,  fadeless  and  pure, 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  tenderly  saying, 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot  cure. 

3  Here  see  the  bread  of  Life ;  see  waters  flowing 

Forth  from  the  throne  of  God,  pure  from  above ; 
Come  to  the  feast  of  love ;  come,  ever-knowing 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  but  Heaven  can  remove. 

472 


AFFLICTION    AND    COMFORT. 

770.  S.  M.  Froth^gbam. 
When  I  am  weak,  then  am  I  strong.  —  2  Cor.  12  :  10. 

1  When  I  am  weak,  I'm  strong, 

The  great  apostle  cried  ; 
What  did  not  to  the  earth  belong 
The  might  of  heaven  supplied. 

2  When  I  am  weak,  I'm  strong, 

Each  Christian  heart  repeats, 
To  tune  its  feeblest  breath  to  song, 
And  fire  its  languid  beats. 

3  0  holy  Strength,  whose  ground 

Is  in  the  heavenly  land. 
Supporting  help  alone  is  found 
In  God's  immortal  hand. 

4  0  Blessed,  that  appear- 

When  fleshly  aids  are  spent, 
And  girds  the  mind,  when  most  it  fears, 
With  trust  and  sweet  content. 

771.  L.  M.  Watts. 

I  can  do  all  Things  through  Christ.  —  Phil.  4  :  13. 

1  Let  me  but  hear  my  Saviour  say, 

'  Strength  shall  be  equal  to  thy  day,' 
Then  I  rejoice  in  deep  distress, 
Leaning  on  all-sufficient  grace. 

2  I  can  do  all  things,  or  can  bear 
All  suffering,  if  my  Lord  be  there  ; 
Sweet  pleasures  mingle  with  the  pains, 
While  he  my  sinking  head  sustains. 

6  I  glory  in  infirmity, 

That  Christ's  own  power  may  rest  on  me  ; 
When  I  am  weak,  then  am  I  strong ; 
Grace  is  mv  shield,  and  Christ  my  song. 

473 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

772.  7s  &  6s. 

Fear  not,  little  Flock.  —  Luke  12  :  32. 

1  In  heavenly  love  abiding, 

No  change  my  heart  shall  fear, 
And  safe  is  such  confiding, 

For  nothing  changes  here : 
The  storm  may  roar  without  me, 

My  heart  may  low  be  laid, 
But  God  is  round  about  me, 

And  can  I  be  dismayed  ? 

2  Wherever  he  may  guide  me, 

No  want  shall  turn  me  back  ; 
My  Shepherd  is  beside  me, 

And  nothing  can  I  lack  : 
His  wisdom  ever  waketh, 

His  sight  is  never  dim  : 
He  knows  the  way  he  taketh, 

And  I  will  walk  with  him. 

3  Green  pastures  are  before  me, 

Which  yet  I  have  not  seen  ; 
Bright  skies  will  soon  be  o'er  me, 

Where  darkest  clouds  have  been  : 
My  hope  I  cannot  measure  ; 

My  path  to  life  is  free  ; 
My  Saviour  has  my  treasure, 

And  he  will  walk  with  me. 

773.  L.  M.  Newton. 

My  Grace  is  sufficient  for  thee.  —  2  Cor.  12  :  9. 

1   Be  still,  my  heart :  —  these  anxious  cares 
To  thee  are  burdens,  thorns,  and  snares ; 
They  cast  dishonor  on  thy  Lord, 
And  contradict  his  gracious  word. 

474 


AFFLICTION    AND    COMFORT. 

2  Brought  safely  by  his  hand  thus  far. 
Why  wilt  thou  now  give  place  to  fear  ? 
How  canst  thou  want  if  he  provide, 
Or  lose  thy  way  with  sneli  a  Guide  ? 

8  Did  ever  trouble  yet  befall, 
And  lie  refuse  to  hear  thy  call  ? 
And  has  he  not  his  promise  passed, 
That  thou  shalt  overcome  at  la>t ': 

4  He  who  has  helped  me  hitherto 

Will  help  me  all  my  journey  through, 
And  give  me  daily  cause  to  raise 
New  trophies  to  his  endless  praise. 

774.  L.  M.  Jane  Roscoe. 

God  shall  tcipe  airay  all  Tears.  — Rev.  21  :  i. 

1  Thy  will  be  done :  I  will  not  fear 

The  fate  provided  by  thy  love  ; 
Though  clouds  and  darkness  shroud  me  here, 
I  know  that  all  is  bright  above. 

2  The  stars  of  heaven  are  shining  on, 

Though  these  frail  eyes  are  dimmed  with  tea;  s; 
And  though  the  hopes  of  earth  be  gone, 
Yet  are  not  ours  th'  immortal  years  ".' 

3  Father,  forgive  the  heart  that  clings, 

Thus  trembling,  to  febe  things  of  time  ; 
And  bid  my  soul,  on  angel  wings. 
Ascend  into  a  purer  clime. 

4  There  shall  no  doubts  disturb  its  trust, 

No  sorrows  dim  celestial  love  ; 
But  these  afflictions  of  the  dust, 
Like  shadows  of  the  night,  remove. 

5  E'en  now,  above,  there's  radiant  day, 

While  clouds  and  darkness  brood  below ; 
Then,  Father,  joyful  on  my  way 
To  drink  the  bitter  cup  I  go. 

475 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

775.  C.  M.  Logan. 

I  trill  joy  in  the  God  of  my  Salvation.  —  Hab.  3  :  17, 18. 

1  What  though  no  flowers  the  fig-tree  clothe, 

Though  vines  their  fruit  deny, 
The  labor  of  the  olive  fail, 

And  fields  no  meat  supply  ;  — 

2  Though  from  the  fold,  with  sad  surprise, 

My  flock  cut  off  I  see  ; 
Though  famine  pine  in  empty  stalls, 
Where  herds  were  wont  to  be  ;  — 

8  Yet  in  the  Lord  will  I  be  glad, 
And  glory  in  his  love  : 
In  him  I'll  joy,  who  will  the  God 
Of  my  salvation  prove. 

4  God  is  the  treasure  of  my  soul, 
The  source  of  lasting  joy  — 
A  joy  which  want  shall  not  impair, 
Nor  death  itself  destroy. 

776.  C.   M.  BEDDOMKi 

My  Times  are  in  Thy  Hand.  —  Ps.  31  :  15. 

1  My  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy, 
Great  God,  are  in  thy  hand  ; 
My  choicest  comforts  come  from  thee, 
And  go  at  thy  command. 

"1  If  thou  shouldst  take  them  all  away, 
Yet  would  I  not  repine  ; 
Before  they  were  possessed  by  me, 
They  were  entirely  thine. 

3  Nor  would  I  drop  a  murmuring  word, 

Though  all  the  world  were  gone, 
But  seek  enduring  happiness 
In  thee,  and  thee  alone. 

47(5 


AFFLICTION   AND    COMFORT. 

777.  C.  M.  Hedge. 

Is  not  my  Word  like  a  Hammer  ?  —  Jer.  23  :  29. 

1  Beneath  thy  hammer,  Lord,  I  lie, 

With  contrite  spirit  prone  ; 
0,  mould  me  till  to  self  I  die, 
And  live  to  thee  alone. 

2  With  frequent  disappointments  sore, 

And  many  a  bitter  pain, 
Thou  laborest  at  my  being's  core 
Till  I  be  formed  again. 

3  Smite,  Lord  ;  thy  hammer's  needful  wound 

My  baffled  hopes  confess  ; 
Thine  anvil  is  the  sense  profound 
Of  mine  own  nothingness. 

4  Smite,  till,  from  all  its  idols  free, 

And  filled  with  love  divine, 
My  heart  shall  know  no  good  but  thee, 
And  have  no  will  but  thine. 

778.  10s.  BONAR. 
The  Master's  Touch.  — Luke  22  :  51. 

1  In  the  still  air  the  music  lies  unheard  ; 

In  the  rough  marble  beauty  hides  unseen  ; 
To  wake  the  music  and  the  beauty,  needs 
The  master's  touch,  the  sculptor's  chisel  keen. 

2  Great  Master,  touch  us  with  thy  skilful  hand ; 

Let  not  the  music  that  is  in  us  die  ; 
Great  Sculptor,  hew  and  polish  us ;  nor  let, 
Hidden  and  lost,  thy  form  within  us  lie. 

3  Spare  not  the  stroke  ;  do  with  us  as  thou  wilt ; 

Let  there  be  nought  unfinished,  broken,  marred ; 
Complete  thy  purpose,  that  we  may  become 
Thv  perfect  image,  0  our  Saviour  Lord. 

31  '  477 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

779.  8s,  4  &  7s.         Eliza  0.  Page. 

Go  to  Jesus. 

1  When  the  clouds  are  gathering  o'er  thee, 
And  the  path  looks  dark  before  thee, — - 
When  thy  feet  are  worn  and  weary, 
And  the  way  seems  long  and  dreary,  — 

Go  to  Jesus : 
Long  ago  he  trod  the  way ; 
Now  he  waits  to  be  thy  stay. 

2  When  thy  youth's  bright  dream  is  fading, 
Grief  thy  spirit  overshading,  — 

When  no  balm  can  soothe  the  aching 

Of  thy  heart  with  sorrow  breaking,  — 

Go  to  Jesus : 

He  who  dried  the  mourner's  tear 

While  on  earth,  still  lingers  near. 

3  Yonder,  lo,  the  sunlight  breaking  ! 
Pilgrim,  when  thy  heart  is  aching 
With  the  burden  of  life's  story, 
Turn  thee  to  the  future  glory : 

Soon  will  Jesus 
Take  thee  to  his  home  above, 
Blessdd  home  of  sinless  love. 

780.  S.  M.  Darby. 

/  opened  not  my  Mouth.  —  Ps.  39  :  9. 

1  It. is  thy  hand,  my  God  ; 

My  sorrow  comes  from  thee ; 
I  bow  -beneath  thy  chastening  rod  : 
'Tis  love  that  bruises  me. 

2  I  would  not  murmur,  Lord  ; 

Before  thee  I  am  dumb ; 
Lest  I  should  breathe  one  murmuring  word, 
To  thee  for  help  I  come. 


•    AFFLICTION    AND    COMFORT. 

3  I  know  thy  will  is  right, 

Though  it  may  seem  severe ; 
Thy  path  is  still  unsullied  light, 
Though  dark  it  oft  appear. 

4  Jesus  for  me  hath  died  ; 

Thy  Son  thou  didst  not  spare ; 
His  pierced  hands,  his  bleeding  side, 
Thy  love  for  me  declare. 

5  Here  my  poor  heart  ^p,n  rest ; 

My  God,  it  cleaves  to  thee : 
Thy  will  is  love,  thine  end  is  best ; 
All  work  for  good  to  me. 

781.  G.  M.  N.Dai. 

Submit  yourselves  to  God. —  Jus.  4  :7. 

1  0,  teach  me,  Father,  to  submit, 

And  bow  to  thy  behest ; 
The  rod  is  heavy,  but  the  stroke 
Will  fit  me  for  my  rest. 

2  My  God  is  jn^t  when  fortune  smiles, 

And  in  adversity ; 
In  noonday  light  and  midnight  gloom, 
His  heavenly  form  I  see. 

3  At  times  he  cometh  in  the  dark, 

Upon  the  stormy  wave ; 
Welcome  the  storm  that  brings  my  Lord  ; 
He  cometh  but  to  save. 

4  At  times  on  Tabor's  height  I  stand  ; 

His  form  is  clothed  in  light ; 

The  cloud  of  glory  circles  me, 

And  puts  my  fears  to  flight. 

5  Then  teach  me,  Father,  to  submit, 

Whate'er  my  portion  be  ; 
Thy  service  make  my  chief  delight, 
And  bind  my  heart  to  thee. 

479 


EXPfrtllENCE   AND   LIFE. 

782.  C.  M.  Burleigh. 

Blessed  arc  They  that  mourn.  —  Matt.  5  :  4. 

1  0,  deem  not  that  earth's  crowning  bliss 

Is  found  in  joy  alone  ; 
For  sorrow,  bitter  though  it  be, 
Hath  blessings  all  its  own. 

2  From  lips  divine,  like  healing  balm, 

To  hearts  oppressed  and  torn, 
This  heavenly  consolation  fell  — 
Blessed  are  they  who  mourn ! 

8  As  blossoms  smitten  by  the  rain. 
Their  sweetest  odors  yield  ; 
As  where  the  ploughshare  deepest  strikes. 
Rich  harvests  crown  the  field ;  — 

4  So,  to  the  hopes  by  sorrow  crushed, 

A  nobler  faith  succeeds ; 
And  life,  by  trials  furrowed,  bears 
The  fruit  of  loving  deeds. 

5  How  rich,  and  sweet,  and  full  of  strength, 

Our  human  spirits  are, 
Baptized  into  the  sanctities 
Of  suffering  and  of  prayer ! 

6  Heavenly  wisdom,  love  divine, 

Breathed  through  the  lips  which  said, 
0,  blessdd  are  the  souls  that  mourn  ; 
They  shall  be  comforted. 

783.  C.  M.  Steele. 

Thou  shalt  hide  them  in  Thy  Presence. —Vs.  31  :  20. 

1  Thy  gracious  presence,  0  my  God, 
All  that  I  wish  contains  ; 
With  this,  beneath  affliction's  load, 
My  heart  no  more  complains. 

480 


AFFLICTION    AND    COMPOKT. 

2  This  can  my  every  care  control, 

Gild  each  dark  scene  with  light ; 
This  is  the  sunshine  of  the  foul; 
Without  it  all  is  night. 

3  0,  happy  scenes  above  the  skv, 

Where  thy  full  beams  impact 
Unclouded  beauty  to  the  eye, 
And  rapture  to  the  heart. 

4  Lord,  shall  the  breathings  of  r\y  heart 

Aspire  in  vain  to  thee  ? 
Confirm  my  hope  that  where  t)  ou  art 
I  shall  forever  be. 

5  Then  shall  my  cheerful  spirit  sing 

The  darksome  hours  away, 
And  rise  on  faith's  expanded  wir-* 
To  everlasting  day. 

784.  c.  M. 

A  Father  of  the  Fatherless.  —  Ps.  68  :  5. 

1  Where  shall  the  child  of  sorrow  fi  4 

A  place  for  calm  repose  ? 
Thou,  Father  of  the  fatherless, 
Pity  the  orphan's  woes. 

2  What  friend  have  I  in  heaven  or  e.r~th, 

What  friend  to  trust,  but  thee  '! 
My  father  and  my  mother  gone, 
0  Lord,  remember  me. 

3  Thy  gracious  promise  now  fulfil, 

And  bid  my  trouble  cease ; 
In  thee  the  fatherless  shall  find 
Pure  mercy,  grace,  and  peace. 

4  I've  not  a  secret  care  or  pain 

But  God  that  secret  knows  ; 
Thou  Father  of  the  fatherless, 
Pity  the  orphan's  woes. 

481 


EXPERIENCE    AND   LIFE. 

785.  c.  H.  M. 

He  shall  sit  as  a  Refiner.  —  Mai.  3  : 3. 

1  Tis  sweet  to  feel  that  He  who  tries 

The  silver,  takes  his  seat 
Beside  the  fire  that  purifies, 

Lest  too  intense  a  heat, 
Raised  to  consume  the  base  alloy, 
The  precious  metal,  too,  destroy. 

2  'Tis  good  to  think  how  well  He  knows 

The  silver's  power  to  bear 
The  ordeal  through  which  it  goes  ; 

He'll  form  with  skill  and  care 
An  image,  by  its  brightness  shown, 
The  perfect  likeness  of  his  own. 

3  But  0,  how  much  of  earthly  mould,  — 

Dark  relics  of  the  mine,  — 
Lost  from  the  ore,  must  He  behold  ! 

How  long  must  he  refine, 
Ere  in  the  silver  he  can  trace 
The  first  faint  semblance  to  his  face ! 

4  Thou  great  Refiner,  sit  thou  by, 

Thy  purpose  to  fulfil ; 
Moved  by  thy  hand,  beneath  thine  eye, 

And  melted  at  thy  will, 
0,  may  thy  work  forever  shine, 
Reflecting  beauty  clear  as  thine. 

786.  C.  M.  C.  Wesley. 

The  Shadow  of  a  great  Rock  in  a  weary  Land.  —  Is.  32  : 2. 

1  Now  to  the  haven  of  thy  breast, 
0  Son  of  Man,  I  fly ; 
Be  thou  my  refuge  and  my  rest, 
-  For,  0,  the  storm  is  high. 


AFFLICTION    AND    COMFORT. 

2  Protect  me  from  the  furious  blast ; 

My  shield  and  shelter  be  ; 
Hide  me,  my  Saviour,  till  o'erpast 
The  storm  of  sin  I  see. 

3  As  welcome  as  the  water-spring 

Is  to  a  barren  place, 
Jesus,  descend  on  me,  and  bring 
Thy  sweet,  refreshing  grace. 

4  As  o'er  a  parched  and  weary  land, 

A  rock  extends  its  shade, 
So  hide  me,  Saviour,  with  thy  hand, 
And  screen  my  naked  head. 

5  In  all  the  times  of  my  distress 

Thou  hast  my  succor  been, 
And,  in  my  utter  helplessno 
Restraining  me  from  sin. 

fi  How  swift  to  save  me  didst  thou  move 
In  every  trying  hour  ! 
0,  still  protect  me  with  thy  love. 
And  shield  me  with  thy  power. 

787.  lis.  R.  F.  Fuller. 

Ye  shall  drink  of  the  Cup  that  I  clrialc  of.  —  Mark  10  :  39. 

L  Full  many  a  sorrow  may  shadow  the  way, 
But  God  is  thy  helper,  the  Lord  is  thy  stay ; 
This  life  is  but  bitter  and  brief  at  the  best, 
But  God  is  thy  trust,  and  the  Lord  is  thy  rest. 

I  The  cross  of  the  Saviour  his  followers  bear ; 
They  drink  of  his  cup,  and  his  baptism  share ; 
Tribulation  in  life  is  the  lot  of  the  best ; 
In  Jesus  is  peace,  in  the  Lord  there  is  rest. 

1  Ah,  sensitive  spirit,  in  life  think  thou  not 
To  shun  what  on  earth  is  humanity's  lot ; 
By  sorrow  made  perfect,  by  suffering  blest, 
The  Lord  is  thy  trust,  and  the  Lord  is  thy  rest. 

4&J 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

7  >  A .  ~  BC  XAB. 

L  —  Lake  9 : 2-4. 

1  Ox  earth  we  gain  by  losing, 
And  win  by  failure  her 
We  scorn  the  world's  poor  tinsel. 
The  golden  crown  to  wear. 

l  Oar  -  is  our  healing ; 

Our  weakness  is  our  might ; 
Life  is  but  death's  fair  offspring. 
And  day  the  child  of  night. 

Tis  1      -  setting, 

ugh  darkness  reach  our  day, 
Our  own  ways  hourly  losing, 
To  find  th'  eternal  w 

4  Tis  by  onquer, 

Grow  ric 
And  from  our  la:  _    - 

We  draw  our  f.  re. 

5  Then  let  the  blossoms  perish, 

And  let  the  fragrance  _    ; 
All  the  surer  and  the  larger 
Is  the  harvest  we  shall  k: 

6  All  th  \i  and  the  loader 

Our  song  of  harvest-home, 
When  earth's  ripe  autumn  smileth, 
And  tin  -       nc. 

789.  L.  M.  Brtajtt. 

— 

1  0.  deem  not  they  are  blest  ale 

Whose  lives  a  peaceful  tenor  keep : 

God,  who  pities  man,  has  shown 
A  blessing  for  the  eyes  that  weep. 


AFFLICTION    AND    COMFORT. 

2  The  light  of  smiles  shall  fill  again 

The  lids  thai  overflow  with  tears ; 
And  weary  hours  of  woe  and  pain 
Are  promises  of  happier  years. 

3  There  is  a  day  of  sunny  rest 

For  every  dark  and  troubled  night : 

And  grief  may  bide  an  evening  guest, 

But  joy  shall  come  with  early  light. 

4  Xor  let  the  good  man's  trust  depart. 

Though  life  its  common  gifts  deny  : 
Though  with  a  pierced  and  broken  heart, 
And  spurned  of  men,  he  2    is  to  die. 

5  For  God  has  marked  each  sorrowing  day, 

And  numbered  every  secret  tear  : 
And  heaven's  long  age  of  bliss  shall  pay 
For  all  his  children  suffer  here. 

790.  c.  M.    . 

Affliction  worAtfh  Glory.  —  -  1: 17. 

1  In  trouble  and  in  grief,  0  God. 

Thy  smile  hath  cheered  my  way  ; 
And  joy  hath  budded  from  each  thorn 
That  round  my  footsteps  lay. 

2  The  hours  of  pain  have  yielded  good 

Which  prosperous  days  refus    I  ; 

As  herbs.  Though  scentless  when  entire. 
Spread  fragrance  when  they're  bruised. 

3  The  oak  strikes  deeper  as  its  boughs 

By  furious  blasts  are  driven  ; 
So  life's  tempestuous  storms  the  more 
Have  fixed  my  heart  in  heaven. 

4  All-gracious  Lord,  whatever  jjay  lot 

In  other  times  may  be, 
I'll  welcome  still  the  heaviest  grief 
That  brings  me  near  to  thee. 

4^o 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

791.  C.  M.  Heginbotham. 

Your  Son-oto  shall  be  turned  into  Joy.  —  John  16  :  20. 

1  Come,  humble  souls,  ye  mourners,  come, 

And  wipe  away  your  tears  : 
Adieu  to  all  your  sad  complaints, 
Your  sorrows  and  your  fears. 

2  Come,  shout  aloud  the  Father's  grace, 

The  Saviour's  dying  love  : 
Soon  shall  you  join  the  glorious  theme 
In  loftier  strains  above. 

3  God,  the  eternal,  mighty  God, 

To  dearer  names  descends. 
Calls  you  his  treasure  and  his  joy. 
His  children  and  his  friends. 

4  My  Father,  God !  and  may  these  lips 

Pronounce  a  name  so  dear  ? 
Not  thus  could  heaven's  sweet  harmony 
■    Delight  my  listening  ear. 

5  Forever  let  my  grateful  heart 

His  boundless  grace  adore, 
Which  gives  ten  thousand  blessings  now, 
And  bids  me  hope  for  more. 

6  Transporting  hope  !  —  still  on  my  soul 

With  radiant  glories  shine, 
Till  thou  thyself  art  lost  in  joys 
Immortal  and  divine. 

792.  C.  M.  Conder. 

Jesus  wept.  —  John  11  :  85. 

1  0  Lord,  hadst  thou  been  here  !    But  when 
Is  not  the  Saviour  nigh  ? 
His  power  and  love  were  present  then, 
Thoueh  Lazarus  needs  must  die. 


AFFLICTION    AND    COMFORT. 

2  And  when  the  Master  seems  to  stay, 

Eegardless  of  our  grief, 
His  tarrying  never  is  delay, 
But  well-timed,  sure  relief. 

3  He  loves  to  come  when  others  flee, 

Or,  coming,  cannot  aid 
To  save  in  faith's  extremity, 

When  hope's  last  glimmerings  fade. 

4  The  house  of  mourning  he  prefers 

With  voice  of  love  to  cheer ; 
And  sorrows  are  the  harbingers 
That  say,  the  Lord  is  near. 

5  Lord,  not  in  sorrow's  hour  alone 

We  ask  to  feel  thy  grace ; 
The  hearts  that  once  thy  love  have  known 
Would  be  thy  dwelling-place. 

793.  L.  M.  O.  W.  Holmes. 

Eijmn  of  Trust. 

1  0  Love  divine,  that  stooped  to  share 

Our  sharpest  pang,  our  bitterest  tear, 
On  thee  we  cast  each  earth-born  care ; 
We  smile  at  pain  while  thou  art  near. 

2  Though  long  the  weary  way  we  tread, 

And  sorrow  crown  each  lingering  year, 
No  path  we  shun,  no  darkness  dread, 

Our  hearts  still  whispering,  Thou  art  near. 

3  When  drooping  pleasure  turns  to  grief, 

And  trembling  faith  is  changed  to  fear, 
The  murmuring  wind,  the  quivering  leaf, 
Shall  softly  tell  us,  Thou  art  near. 

4  On  thee  we  fling  our  burdening  woe, 

0  Love  divine,  forever  dear, 
Content  to  suffer,  while  we  know, 
Living  and  dying,  thou  art  near. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

794  7s   &    Gs.  PAULGERUARr, 

He  docth  all  Things  well.—  Neh.  9  :  33. 

1  Up,  up  !  the  day  is  breaking  ; 

Say  to  thy  cares,  Good  night ! 
Thy  troubles  from  thee  shaking, 

Like  dreams  in  day's  fresh  light. 
Thou  wearest  not  the  crown, 

Nor  the  best  course  canst  tell; 
God  sitteth  on  the  throne, 

He  doeth  all  things  well. 

2  Trust  him  to  govern,  then  ; 

No  king  can  rule  like  him  : 
How  wilt  thou  wonder,  when 

Thine  eyes  no  more  are  dim, 
To  see  these  paths  which  vex  thee, 

How  wise  they  were,  and  meet ! 
The  works  which  now  perplex  thee, 

How  beautiful,  complete ! 

3  Faithful  the  love  thou  sharest ; 

All,  all  is  well  with  thee  ; 
The  crown  from  hence  thou  bearest 

With  shouts  of  victory. 
In  thy  right  hand,  to-morrow 

Thy  God  shall  place  the  palms ; 
To  him  who  chased  thy  sorrow, 

How  glad  will  be  thy  psalms ! 

795.  Gs  &.5s. 

/  will  never  leave  Thee,  nor  forsake  Thee.  —  Heh.  13  :  5 

1  Where  the  mourner,  weeping, 
Sheds  the  secret  tear, 
God  his  watch  is  keeping, 
Though  none  else  is  near. 

483 


AFFLICTION    AND    COMFORT. 

2  God  will  never  leave  thee  ; 

All  thy  wants  he  knows, 
Feels  the  pains  that  grieve  Ihee, 
Sees  thy  cares' and  woes. 

3  Raise  thine  eyes  to  heaven 

When  thy  spirits  quail, 

When,  by  tempests  driven, 

Heart  and  courage  fail. 

4  All  thy  woe  and  sadness 

In  this  world  below 
Balance  not  the  gladness 

Thou  in  heaven  shalt  know.  — 

5  When  thy  gracious  Saviour, 

In  the  realms  above, 
Crowns  thee  with  his  favor, 
Fills  thee  with  his  love. 

796.  L.  M.  Kimball, 

Consolations  of  Faith. 

1  Jesus,  the  ladder  of  my  faith 

Rests  on  the  jasper  walls  above  ; 
And  through  the  veiling  clouds  I  catcli 
Light  beaming  from  thy  face  of  love. 

2  We  have  no  tears  thou  wilt  not  dry ; 

We  have  no  wounds  thou  wilt  not  heal ; 
No  sorrows  pierce  our  human  hearts 
That  thou,  dear  Saviour,  dost  not  feel. 

3  Thy  pity,  like  the  dew,  distils  ; 

And  thy  compassion,  like  the  light, 
Our  every  morning  overfills, 

And  crowns  with  stars  our  every  nighc. 

4  Let  not  the  world's  rude  conflict  drown 

The  charmed  music  of  thy  voice, 
That  calls  all  weary  ones  to  rest, 
And  bids  all  mourning  souls  rejoice. 

489 


EXPERIENCE   AND    LIFE. 

797.  S.    M.  BONAJL 

The  Discipline  of  Joy  and  Sorrow. 

1  My  sky  was  once. noon-bright ; 

My  day  was  calm  the  while  ; 
I  loved  the  pleasant  morning  light, 
The  sunshine's  happy  smile. 

2  I  said,  '  My  God,  0,  sure 

This  love  will  kindle  mine  ; 

Let  but  this  joyful  calm  endure, 

Then  all  my  heart  is  thine.' 

3  Thou  trustedst  me  a  while  : 

0  Lord,  I  was  deceived  ; 

I  revelled  in  the   happy  smile, 
Yet  to  the  dust  I  cleaved. 

4  Then  the  fierce  tempest  broke  ; 

1  knew  from  whom  it  came  ; 
I  read  in  that  chastising  stroke 

A  Father's  hand  and  name. 

5  Must  I  be  smitten,  Lord  ? 

Are  gentler  measures  vain  ? 
0,  must  I  feel  thy  chastening  rod  ? 
Can  nothing  save  but  pain  ?. 

6  I  said,  '  My  God,  at  length 

This  stony  heart  remove  ; 
Deny  thou  me  all  other  strength, 
But  give  me  strength  to  love.' 

798.  L.  M.  Barton. 

The  troubled  Waters  heal.  —  John  5. 

1  The  waters  of  Bethesda's  pool 

Were  to  the  outward  eye  as  clear, 
And  to  the  outward  touch  as  cool, 
Before  the  Visitant  drew  near. 


AFFLICTION    AND    COMFORT. 

2  But  while  untroubled,  they  possessed 

Xo  healing  virtue  :  gentle  friend, 

Is  there  no  fount  within  the  breast. 

To  which  an  angel  may  descend  I 

3  0,  while  the  soul  unruffled  lies, 

Its  mirror  only  can  display, 
However  beautiful  their  d  v e 

The  forms  of  things  that  pass  away. 
4.  But  when  its  troubled  waters  own 

A  Saviour's  presence,  in  the  wave 
The  healing  power  of  grace  is  known, 

And  found  omnipotent  to  save. 

5  A  glimpse  of  glories  far  more  bright 

Than  earth  can  give  is  mirrored  there  ; 
And  perfect  purity  and  light 

The  presence  of  its  Lord  declare. 

799.  c.  M.  hkmans. 

And  the  Lord  showed  him  a  Tree.  —  Ex.  Id  :  2-5. 

1  Where  is  the  tree  the  prophet  threw 

Into  the  bitter  wave  ? 
Left  it  no  scion  where  it  grew. 
The  thirsting  soul  to  save  '. 

2  Hath  nature  lost  the  hidden  power 

Its  precious  foliage  shed  ': 
Is  there  no  distant  eastern  bower 
With  such  sweet  leaves  o'erspread  ? 

3  Nay,  wherefore  ask?  since  gifts  are  ours 

Which  yet  may  well  imbue 
Earth's  many  troubled  founts  with  showers 
Of  heaven's  own  balmy  dew. 

4  0,  mingled  with  the  cup  of  grief 

Let  faith's  deep  spirit  be, 
And  every  prayer  shall  win  a  leaf 
From  that  blest  healing  tree. 

491 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

800.  L.  M.  Norton 

Suffer  according  to  the  Will  of  God.  —  1  Pet.  4  :  19. 

1  My  God,  I  thank  tliee  ;  may  no  thought 

E'er  deem  thy  chastisements  severe ; 
But  may  this  heart,  by  sorrow  taught, 
Calm  each  wild  wish,  each  idle  fear. 

2  Thy  mercy  bids  all  nature  bloom ; 

The  sun  shines  bright,  and  man  is  gay ; 
Thine  equal  mercy  spreads  the  gloom 
That  darkens  o'er  his  little  day. 

3  Full  many  a  throb  of  grief  and  pain 

Thy  frail  and  erring  child  must  know ; 
But  not  one  prayer  is  breathed  in  vain, 
Nor  does  one  tear  unheeded  flow. 

4  Thy  various  messengers  employ  ; 

Thy  purposes  of  love  fulfil  ; 
And  'mid  the  wreck  of  human  joy, 
Let  kneeling  faith  adore  thy  will. 

801.  L.  M.  Norton. 

The  Feiloicshij)  of  His  Sufferings.  —  Phil.  3  :  10. 

1  Faint  not,  poor  traveller,  though  the  way 

Be  rough,  like  that  thy  Saviour  trod ; 
Though  cold  and  stormy  lower  the  day, 
This  path  of  suffering  leads  to  God. 

2  Nay,  sink  not,  though  from  every  limb 

Are  starting  olrops  of  toil  and  pain ; 
Thou  dost  but  share  the  lot  of  Him 
With  whoin  his  followers  are  to  reign. 

3  Christian,  thy  Friend,  thy  Master,  prayed, 

While  dread  and  anguish  shook  his  frame, 
Then  met  his  sufferings  undismayed  ; 
W;lt  thou  not  strive  to  do  the  same  ? 


0,  fchinkest  thou  his  Father's  love 

Shone  round  him  then  with  fainter  rays 

Than  now,  when,  throned  all  height  above, 
Unceasing  voices  hymn  his  praise  ? 

Go,  sufferer,  calmly  meet  the  woes 

Which  God's  own  mercy  bids  thee  bear; 

Then,  rising  as  thy  Saviour  rose, 
Go,  his  eternal  victory  share. 


JOY,    PEACE,    HOPE. 

802.  S.  M. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord  aiway.  —  Phil.  4  :  i. 

1  Rejoice  in  God  alway  ; 

When  earth  looks  heavenly  bright. 
When  joy  makes  glad  the  livelong  day. 
And  peace  shuts  in  the  night. 

2  Rejoice  when  care  and  woe 

The  fainting  soul  oppres 
When  tears  at  wakeful  midnight  flow, 
And  morn  brings  heaviness. 

3  Rejoice  in  hope  and  fear  ; 

Rejoice  in  life  and  death ; 
Rejoice  when  threatening  storms  are  near, 
And  comfort  languisheth. 

4  When  should  not  they  rejoice 

Whom  Christ  his  brethren  calls, 
Who  hear  and  know  his  guiding  voice, 
When  on  their  hearts  it  falls  ? 

5  So,  though  our  path  is  steep, 

And  many  a  tempest  lowers, 
Shall  his  own  peace  our  spirit  keep, 
And-Christ's  dear  love  be  ours. 

P2  M>3 


EXPERIENCE   AND   LIFE. 

803.  8s  &  7s.     [Peculiar.]  Wesley. 

Is  any  merry,  let  him  sing  Psalms.  —  Jas.  5 :  13. 

1  Who  hath  a  right  like  us  to  sing  — 

Us  whom  his  mercy  raises  ? 
Merry  our  hearts,  for  Christ  is  King ; 

Cheerful  are  all  our  faces. 
Who  of  his  love  doth  once  partake, 

He  evermore  rejoices  ; 
Melody  in  all  our  hearts  we  make, 

Melody  with  our  voices. 

2  He  that  a  sprinkled  conscience  hath, 

He  that  in  God  is  merry, 
Let  him  sing  psalms,  the  Spirit  saith, 

Joyful,  and  never  weary ; 
Offer  the  sacrifice  of  praise, 

Hearty  and  never  ceasing  ; 
Spiritual  songs  and  anthems  raise, 

Honor,  and  thanks,  and  blessing. 

3  Then  let  us  in  his  praises  join, 

Triumph  in  his  salvation, 
Glory  ascribe  to  love  divine, 

Worship  and  adoration. 
Heaven  already  is  begun  — 

Opened  in  each  believer  ; 
Only  believe,  and  still  sing  on, 

Heaven  is  ours  forever. 

804.  7s.  Barbauld. 

The  Fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  Joy.  —  Gal.  5 :  22. 

1  Joy  to  those  that  love  the  Lord, 
Saith  the  sure,  eternal  word  ; 
Not  of  earth  the  joy  it  brings, 
Tempered  in  celestial  springs. 


2  'Tis  the  joy  of  pardoned  sin 
When  we  feel  'tis  well  within ; 
Tis  the  joy  that  fills  the  breast 
When  the  passions  sink  to  rest. 

3  'Tis  a  joy  that,  seated  deep, 
Leaves  not  when  we  sigli  and  weep ; 
Spreads  itself  in  virtuous  deeds, 
Sighs  for  woe,  in  pity  bleeds. 

4  Tender  is  the  form  it  wears, 
Touched  in  love,  dissolved  in  teays, 
When,  subdued,  at  Jesus'  feet, 
Sinners  clasp  the  mercy-seat. 

5  Joy  e'en  here  —  a  budding  flower, 
Struggling  with  the  storm  and  shower, 
Till  its  season  to  expand, 

Planted  in  its  native  land. 

805.  L.  M.  Burleigh 

Faith's  Repose. 

1  Father,  beneath  thy  sheltering  wing, 

In  sweet  security  we  rest, 
And  fear  no  evil  earth  can  bring, 
In  life,  in  death,  supremely  blest. 

2  For  life  is  good,  whose  tidal  flow 

The  motions  of  thy  will  obeys  ; 
And  death  is  good,  that  makes  us  know 
The  Love  divine  that  all  things  sways. 

3  And  good  it  is  to  bear  the  cross, 

And  so  thy  perfect  peace  to  win ; 
And  nought  is  ill,  nor  brings  us  loss, 
Nor  works  us  harm,  save  only  sin. 

4  Redeemed  from  this,  we  ask  no  more, 

But  trust  the  love  that  saves  to  guide : 
The  grace  that  yields  so  rich  a  store 
Will  grant  us  all  we  need  beside. 

495 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

806.  c.  M. 

All  Things  are  yours.  —  1  Cor.  3  :  21. 

1  If  God  is  mine,  then  present  things 

And  things  to  come  are  mine ; 
Yea,  Christ,  his  word,  and  Spirit  too, 
And  glory  all  divine. 

2  If  he  is  mine,  then  from  his  love 

He  every  trouble  sends  ; 
All  things  are  working  for  my  good, 
And  bliss  his  rod  attends. 

3  If  he  is  mine,  I  need  not  fear 

The  rage  of  earth  and  hell ; 
He  will  support  my  feeble  power. 
Their  utmost  force  repel. 

4  If  he  is  mine,  let  friends  forsake, 

Let  wealth  and  honors  flee  ; 
Sure,  he  who  giveth  me  himself 
Is  more  than  these  to  me. 

5  If  he  is  mine,  I'll  boldly  pass 

Through  death's  dark,  lonely  vale  ; 
He  is  my  comfort  and  my  stay, 
When  heart  and  flesh  shall  fail. 

6  0,  tell  me,  Lord,  that  thou  art  mine  ; 

What  can  I  wish  beside  ? 
My  soul  shall  at  the  fountain  live, 
When  all  the  streams  are  dried. 

807.  C.  M.  Watts. 

All  my  Springs  are  in  Thee.  —  Ps.  87 :  7. 

1  My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 
The  life  of  my  delights, 
The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
And  comfort  of  my  nights,  — 


JOY,    PEACE,    HOPE. 

2  In  darkest  shades,  if  thou  appear, 

My  dawning  is  begun  ; 
TIioj  art  my  soul's  bright  morning- star, 
And  thou  my  rising  sun. 

3  The  opening  heavens  around  me  shine 

With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
While  Jesus  shows  his  love  is  mine, 
And  whispers  I  am  his. 

4  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay 

At  that  transporting  word, 
Run  up  with  joy  the  shining  way, 
T'  embrace  my  dearest  Lord. 

5  Fearless  of  hell  and  ghastly  death, 

I'd  break  through  every  foe  ; 
The  wings  of  love  and  arms  of  faith 
Should  bear  me  conqueror  through. 

808.  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

/  will  /tear  what  God  will  speak.  —  Ps.  85  : 8. 

1  Unite,  my  roving  thoughts,  unite 

In  silence  soft  and  sweet ; 
And  thou,  my  soul,  sit  gently  down 
At  thy  great  Sovereign's  feet. 

2  Jehovah's  awful  voice  is  heard  ; 

Yet  gladly  I  attend  ; 
For,  lo,  the  everlasting  God 
Proclaims  himself  my  Friend. 

3  Harmonious  accents  to  my  soul 

The  sounds  of  peace  convey ; 
The  tempest  at  his  word  subsides, 
And  winds  and  seas  obey. 

4  By  all  its  joys,  I  charge  my  heart 

To  grieve  his  love  no  more, 
But,  charmed  by  melody  divine, 
To  give  its  follies  o'er. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

809.  C.  M.  Watts. 

The  Godly  Man  blessed.  —  Ps.  1. 

1  Blest  is  the  man  who  shuns  the  p.ooe 

Where  sinners  love  to  meet, 
Who  fears  to  tread  their  wicked  ways, 
And  hates  the  scoffer's  seat, — 

2  But  in  the  statutes  of  the  Lord 

Has  placed  his  chief  delight ; 
By  day  he  reads  or  hears  the  word, 
And  meditates  by  night. 

3  He,  like  a  plant  of  generous  kind, 

By  living  waters  set, 
Safe  from  the  storm  and  blasting  wind, 
Enjoys  a  peaceful  state. 

4  Not  so  the  impious  and  unjust: 

What  vain  designs  they  form ! 
Their  hopes  are  blown  away  like  dust, 
Or  chaff,  before  the  storm. 

5  Sinners,  in  judgment,  shall  not  stand 

Among  the  sons  of  grace, 
When  Christ,  the  Judge,  at  his  right  hand 
Appoints  his  saints  a  place. 

810.  C.  M.  Bonab. 

The  Inner  Calm. 

1  Calm  me,  my  God,  and  keep  me  calm  : 

Let  thine  outstretched  wing 
Be  like  the  shade  of  Elim's  palm 
Beside  her  desert  spring. 

2  Yes,  keep  me  calm,  though  loud  and  rude 

The  sounds  my  ear  that  greet, — 
Calm  in  the  closet's  solitude, 
Calm  in  the  bustling  street, — 

498 


JOY,    PEACE,    HOPE. 

3  Calm  in  the  hour  of  buoyant  health, 

Calm  in  the  hour  of-pain, 
Calm  in  my  poverty  or  wealth, 
Calm  in  my  loss  or  gain, — - 

4  Calm  in  the  sufferance  of  wrong, 

Like  Him  who  bore  my  shame, 
Calm,  'mid  the  threatening,  taunting  throng. 
Who  hate  thy  holy  name. 

5  Calm  me,  my  God,  and  keep  me  calm, 

Soft  resting  on  thy  breast ; 
Soothe  me  with  holy  hymn  and  psalm, 
And  bid  my  spirit  rest. 

811.  L.  M.  Gill. 

Meet  that  we  make  merry  and  be  glad.  —  Lukf  15  :  32. 

1  Thy  happy  ones  a  strain  begin  ; 

Dost  thou  not,  Lord,  glad  souls  possess? 
Thy  cheerful  Spirit  dwells  within  ; 
We  feel  thee  in  our  joyfulness. 

2  Our  mirth  is  not  afraid  of  thee  ; 

Our  life  rejoices  to  be  bright ; 
We  would  not  from  our  gladness  flee, 
But  give  full  welcome  to  delight. 

3  Thou  wilt  not,  Lord,  our  smiles  deny  : 

Dost  thou  not  deem  them  of  rich  worth  ? 
Our  cheer  flows  on  beneath  thine  eye; 
We  feel  accepted  in  our  mirth. 

4  We  turn  to  thee  a  smiling  face  ; 

Thou  sendest  us  the  smile  again ; 
Our  joy,  the  richness  of  thy  grace, — 
Thine  own,  the  cheer  of  this  glad  strain. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

812.  c.  M. 

Peace  as  a  River.  —  Is.  48  :  18. 

1  We  bless  thee  for  thy  peace,  0  God, 

Deep  as  the  soundless  sea, 
Which  falls  like  sunshine  on  the  road 
Of  those  who  trust  in  thee. 

2  We  ask  not,  Father,  for  repose 

Which  comes  from  outward  rest, 
If  we  may  have,  through  all  life's  woes. 
Thy  peace  within  our  breast. 

3  That  peace  which  suffers  and  is  strong, 

Trusts  where  it  cannot  see, 
Deems  not  the  trial  way  too  long, 
But  leaves  the  end  with  thee  ;  — 

4  That  peace  which,  though  the  billows  surge, 

Anc!  angry  tempests  roar, 
Rings  forth  no  melancholy  dirge, 
But  joyeth  evermore  ;  — 

5  That  peace  which  flows  serene  and  deep,  — 

xV  river  in  the  soul, 
Whose  banks  a  living  verdure  keep, 
God's  sunshine  o'er  the  whole  ;  — 

u'  Such,  Father,  give  our  hearts  such  peace, 
Whate'er  the  outward  be, 
Till  all  life's  discipline  shall  cease, 
And  we  go  home  to  thee. 

813.  L.  M.  Jane  Roscoe. 

We  have  Peace  with  God  through  Christ.  —  Rom.  o  :  1. 

1  How  rich  the  blessings,  0  my  God, 

Which  teach  this  grateful  heart  to  glow ! 
How  kindly  poured,  and  free  bestowed, 
The  rivers  of  thy  mercy  flow  ! 


2  How  calmly  rolls  the  sea  of  life ! 

Secure  in  thine  immortal  trust, 
The  soul  has  hushed  her  secret  strife, 
Nor  longer  shudders  at  the  dust. 

3  Though  sorrow's  cloud  awhile  o'ercast 

The  dawn  of  earthly  hope  and  joy, 
She  knows  that  it  must  soon  be  past, 
And  will  unveil  eternity. 

4  Then  virtue's  humble  toil  and  prayer 

Shall  stand  acknowledged  at  thy  throne, 
Triumphant  over  earthly  care  ; 

And  the  blest  record  thou  wilt  own. 

814.  c.  M. 

The  secret  Place  of  the  Most  High.  —  Vs.  91 :  1. 

1  There  is  a  safe  and  secret  place 

Beneath  the  wings  divine, 
Reserved  for  all  the  heirs  of  grace ; 
0,  be  that  refuge  mine. 

2  The  least  and  feeblest  there  may  bide 

Uninjured  and  unawed  ; 
While  thousands  fall  on  every  side, 
He  rests  secure  in  God. 

3  He  feeds  in  pastures  large  and  fair, 

Of  love  and-  truth  divine  ; 
0  child  of  God,  0  glory's  heir, 
How  rich  a  lot  is  thine ! 

4  A  hand  almighty  to  defend, 

An  ear  for  every  call, 
An  honored  life,  a  peaceful  end, 
And  heaven  to  crown  it  ail ! 


EXPERIENCE   AND    LIFE. 

815.  C.    M.  TOPLADY. 

My  Meditation  of  Him  shall  be  sweet.  —  Ps.  104  :  34. 

1  When  languor  and  disease  invade 

This  trembling  house  of  clay, 
'Tis  sweet  to  look  beyond  my  pain, 
Ana  long  to  fly  away  ;  — 

2  Sweet  to  look  inward,  and  attend 

The  whispers  of  his  love ; 
Sweet  to  look  upward  to  the  place 
Where  Jesus  pleads  above  ;  — 

3  Sweet  on  his  faithfulness  to  rest, 

Whose  love  can  never  end ; 
Sweet  on  his  covenant  of  grace 
For  all  things  to  depend  ;  — 

4  Sweet,  in  the  confidence  of  faith, 

To  trust  his  firm  decrees; 
Sweet  to  lie  passive  in  his  hands, 
And  know  no  will  but  his. 

5  If  such  the  sweetness  of  the  streams, 

What  must  the  fountain  be, 
Where  saints  and  angels  draw  their  bliss 
Direct,  0  Lord,  from  thee  ? 

816.  10s.  J.  S.  ]) WIGHT. 

True  licst. 

1  Rest  is  not  quitting  the  busy  career  ; 
Rest  is  the  fitting  of  self  to  its  sphere  : 
'Tis  the  brook's  motion,  calm,  clear,  without  strife, 
Fleeing  to  ocean,  to  find  its  true  life. 

2  Deeper  devotion  nowhere  hath  e'er  knelt ; 
Fuller  emotion  no  heart  ever  felt. 
'Tis  loving  and  serving  the  Highest  and  Best: 
Onwards,  unswerving,  and  that  is  true  rest. 

SOS 


JOY,    PEACE,    HOPE. 

817.  S.  M.  Watis. 

Blessed  is  he  ichose  Sin  is  covered.  —  Ps   32  :  1. 

1  0,  blessed  souls  are  they 

Whose  sins  are  covered  o'er ; 

Divinely  blest,  to  whom  the  Lord 

Imputes  their  guilt  no  more. 

2  They  mourn  their  follies  past, 

And  keep  their  hearts  with  care ; 
Their  lips  and  lives,  without  deceit, 
Shall  prove  their  faith  sincere. 

3  While  I  concealed  my  guilt, 

I  felt  the  festering  wound, 
Till  I  confessed  my  sins  to  thee. 
And  ready  pardon  found. 

4  Let  sinners  learn  to  pray, 

Let  saints  keep  near  the  throne  ; 
Our  help,  in  times  of  deep  distress, 
Is  found  in  God  alone. 

818.  s.  h. 

Peace  1  leave  with  you.  —  John  14  :  27. 

1  Let  not  your  heart  be  faint ; 

My  peace  I  give  to  you  — 
Such  peace  as  reason  never  planned, 
Xor  sinners  ever  knew.  ' 

2  It  tells  of  joys  to  come  ; 

It  soothes  the  troubled  breast  : 
It  shines,  a  star  amid  the  storm  — 
The  harbinger  of  rest.' 

3  Then  murmur  not,  nor  mourn, 

My  people  faint  and  few  ; 
Though  earth  to  its  foundation  shake, 
My  peace  I  leave  with  you. 

§03 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

819.  7s  &  Gs.  Cowper. 

Consider  the  Lilies  of  the  Field.  —  Matt.  6  :  28. 

1  Sometimes  a  light  surprises 

The  Christian  while  he  sings  ; 
It  is  the  Lord,  who  rises 

With  healing  in  his  wings  : 
When  comforts  are  declining, 

He  grants  the  soul  again 
A  season  of  clear  shining, 

To  cheer  it  after  rain. 

2  In  holy  contemplation, 

We  sweetly  then  pursue 
The  theme  of  God's  salvation, 

And  find  it  ever  new  : 
Set  free  from  present  sorrow, 
■  We  cheerfully  can  say, 
'  E'en  let  the  unknown  morrow 

Bring  with  it  what  it  may.' 

3  It  can  bring  with  it  nothing, 

But  he  will  bear  us  through  ; 
Who  gives  the  lilies  clothing 

Will  clothe  his  people  too  : 
Beneath  the  spreading  heavens, 

No  creature  but  is  fed ; 
And  he  who  feeds  the  ravens 

Will  give  his  children  bread. 

820.  s.  M. 

Be  of  good  Cheer.  —  John  16  :  oS. 

1  If  Jesus  be  my  Friend, 
And  I  to  him  belong, 
I  care  not  what  my  foes  intend, 
Though  fierce  they  be,  and  strong. 


JOY,    PEACE,    HOPE. 

2  I  rest  upon  the  ground 

Of  Jesus  and  his  blood ; 
For  I  in  him  alone  have  found 
The  true,  eternal  gcod. 

3  He  whispers  in  my  breast 

Sweet  words  of  holy  cheer, 
How  all  who  seek  in  God  their  rest 
Shall  ever  find  him  near. 

4  My  heart  for  gladness  springs  ; 

It  cannot  more  be  sad  ; 
For  very  joy  it  smiles  and  sings, — 
Sees  nought  but  sunshine  glad. 

5  The  sun  that  lights  mine  eyes, 

Is  Christ,  the  Lord  I  love  ; 
I  sing  for  joy  of  that  which  lies 
Stored  up  for  me  above. 

821.  8s  &  Is. 

Peace  be  to  t/tis  House.  —  Luke  10  :  5. 

1  Peace  be  to  this  sacred  dwelling, 

Peace  to  every  soul  therein  ; 
Peace,  of  heavenly  joy  foretelling, 

Peace,  the  fruit  of  conquered  sin  ; 
Peace,  that  speaks  its  heavenly  Giver ; 

Peace  to  worldly  minds  unknown  ; 
Peace  divine, 'that  flows  forever 

From  its  source,  the  Lord,  alone. 

2  Prince  of  Peace,  forever  near  us, 

Fix  in  all  our  hearts  thy  home ; 
With  thy  bright  appearing  cheer  us ; 

Let  thy  blessed  kingdom  come. 
Come  with  sweeter  consolation, 

Come  and  give  our  souls  to  prove 
All  the  joys  of  thy  salvation, 

All  the  joys  that  spring  from  love. 


EXPERIEN'CE    AND    LIFE. 

822.  '        Us   &    10s. 

Peace  in  Believing.  —  Rom.  lo  :  13. 

1  Father,  in  thy  mysterious  presence  kneeling, 

Fain  would  our  souls  feel  all  thy  kindling  lovo; 

For  we  are  weak,  and  need  some  deep  revealing 

Of  trust  and  strength,  and  calmness  from  above. 

2  Lord,  we  have  wandered  forth  through  doubt  and 

sorrow  ; 
And  thou  hast  made  each  step  an  onward  one  ; 
And  we  will  ever  trust  each  unknown  morrow,  — 
Thou  wilt  sustain  us  till  its  work  is  done. 

3  In  the  heart's  depths  a  peace  serene  and  holy 

Abides;  and  when  pain  seems  to  have  her  will, 
Or  we  despair,  0,  may  that  peace  rise  slowly, 
Stronger  than  agony,  and  we  be  still. 

823.  L.  M.  Watts. 
Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  Soul  f  —  Ps.  42.    , 

1  My  spirit  sinks  within  me,  Lord, 

But  I  will  call  thy  name  to  mind, 
And  times  of  past  distress  record, 

When  I  have  found  my  God  was  kind. 

2  Then  will  the  Lord  command  his  love, 

When  I  address  his  throne  by  day, 
Nor  in  the  night  his  grace  remove ; 

The  night  shall  hear  me  sing  and  pray. 

3  I'll  chide  my  heart,  that  sinks  so  low  ; 

Why  should  my  soul  indulge  in  grief? 
Hope  in  the  Lord,  and  praise  him  too ; 
He  is  my  rest,  my  sure  relief. 

4  0  God,  thou  art  my  hope,  my  joy ; 

Thy  light  and  truth  shall  guide  me  still ; 
Thy  word  shall  my  best  thoughts  employ, 
-And  lead  me  to  thine  heavenly  hill. 


JOY,    PEACE,    HOrE. 

824.  C.   M. 

Peace  us  a  Paver.  —  Is.  48  :  18. 

1  Give  me  a  heart  of  calm  repose 

Amid  the  world's  loud  roar, 
A  life  that  like  a  river  flows 
Along  a  peaceful  shore. 

2  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  hush  my  heart 

With  gentleness  divine  ; 
Indwelling  peace  thou  canst  impart ; 
0,  make  the  blessing  mine. 

3  Above  these  scenes  of  storm  and  strife 

There  spreads  a  region  fair ; 
Give  me  to  live  that  higher  life, 
And  breathe  that  heavenly  air. 

4  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  breathe  that  peace 

Which  flows  from  pardoned  sin  ; 
Then  shall  my  soul  her  conflict  cease, 
And  find  a  heaven  within. 

825.  7s  &  6s. 

Christ  in  you  the  Hope  of  Glory.  —  Col.  1  :  27. 

1  0  for  a  faith  Christ  spake  of, 

Faith  as  a  little  seed, 
That  through  life's  flowering  glory 
Shall  serve  its  inner  need. 

2  Faith  when  life's  flower  fadeth, 

And  falleth  en  the  sod, 
Patient  to  bide  the  ripening, 
xVnd  harvest-home  of  God. 

3  Faith  fearing  not  the  winter, 

In  the  grave,  so  cold  and  lone, 
Since  that  shall  rise  in  glory 
Which  is  in  darkness  sown. 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

826.  lis  &  10s. 

A  Little  While  and  ye  see  Me.  —  John  14  :  19. 

1   0  for  the  peace  that  floweth  as  a  river, 

Making  life's  desert  places  bloom  and  smile ; 
0  for  that  faith  to  grasp  the  glad  Forever, 
Amid  the  shadows  of  earth's  Little  While ! 

?  A  little  while  for  patient  vigil  keeping, 

To  face  the  storm,  to  wrestle  with  the  strong ; 
A  little  while  to  sow  the  seed  with  weeping, 
Then  bind  the  sheaves  and  sing  the  harvest-song ; 

3  A  little  while  to  wear  the  veil  of  sadness, 

To  toil  with  weary  step  through  miry  ways, 
Then  to  pour  forth  the  fragrant  oil  of  gladness, 
And  clasp  the  girdle  round  the  robe  of  Praise  ; 

4  Alittle  while  'mid  shadow  and  illusion, 

To  strive  by  faith  love's  mysteries  to  spell, 
Then  read  each  dark  enigma's  bright  solution, 
Then  hail  sight's  verdict, — Hedo-'thall  things 
well. 

5  And  He  who  is  Himself  the  Gift  and  Giver, 
»     The  future  glory  and  the  present  smile, 
With  the  bright  promise  of  the  glad  Forever 

Will  light  the  shadows  of  earth's  Little  While. 

827.  lis  &  10s.  H.  ]J.  Stowk. 

The  Peace  of  God.  —  Phil.  4:7- 

1    When  winds  are  raging  o'er  the  upper  ocean, 
And  billows  wild  contend  with  angry  roar, 
"Tis  said,  far  down  beneath  the  wild  commotion, 
That  peaceful  stillness  reigneth,  evermore. 

'A  Far,  far  beneath,  the  noise  of  tempests  dieth, 
And  silver  waves  chime  ever  peacefully, 
And  no  rude  storm,  how  fierce  soe'er  it  llieth, 
Disturbs  the  Sabbath  of  that  deeper  sea. 

508 


3  So  to  the  heart  that  knows  thy  love,  0  Purest, 
There  is  a  temple  sacred  evermore, 
And  all  the  babble  of  life's  angry  voices 
Dies  in  hushed  stillness  at  its  peaceful  door. 

■i  Far,  far  away,  the  roar  of  passion  dieth, 

And  loving  thoughts  rise  calm  and  peacefully, 
And  no  rude  storm,  how  fierce  soe'er  it  flieth, 
Disturbs  the  soul  that  dwells,  0  Lord,  in  thee. 

5  0  rest  of  rests  !  0  peace,  serene,  eternal ! 

Thou  ever  livest,  and  thou  changest  never  ; 
And  in  the  secret  of  thy  presence  dwelleth 
Fulness  of  joy  forever  and  forever. 

828.  C.  M.  Bona*. 

I  will  give  thee  a  Crown  of  Life.  —  Rev.  2: 10. 

1  These  are  the  crowns  that  we  Shall  wear, 

When  all  thy  saints  are  crowned  ; 
These  are  the  palms  that  we  shall  bear 
On  yonder  holy  ground. 

2  These  are  the  robes,  unsoiled  and  white, 

Which  we  shall  then  put  on, 
When,  foremost  'mong  the  sons  of  light, 
We  sit  on  yonder  throne. 

3  That  is  the  city  of  the  saints, 

Where  we  so  soon  shall  stand, 
When  we  shall  strike  these  desert-tents, 
And  quit  this  desert-land. 

4  Then  welcome  toil,  and  care,  and  pain, 

And  welcome  sorrow,  too  ; 

All  toil  is  rest,  all  grief  is  gain, 

With  such  a  prize  in  view. 

5  Come,  crown  and  throne  ;  come,  robe  and  palm  ; 

Burst  forth,  glad  stream  of  peace ; 
Come,  holy  city  of  the  Lamb  ; 
Rise,  Sun  of  Righteousness. 

33  °        509 


EXPERIENCE    AND    LIFE. 

829.  b  C.  M.  C.  WESLEr, 

Begotten  us  unto  a  lively  Hope.  —  1  Pet.  1 :  3. 

1  How  happy  every  child  of  grace, 

Who  -knows  his  sins  forgiven  ! 
This  earth,  he  cries,  is  not  my  place  ; 
I  seek  my  home  in  heaven  ;  — 

2  A  country  far  from  mortal  sight, 

Yet,  0,  by  faith  I  see 
The  land  of  rest,  the  saints'  delight, 
The  heaven  prepared  for  me. 

3  0,  what  a  blesse*d  hope  is  ours  ! 

While  here  on  earth  we  stay, 
We  more  than  taste  the  heavenly  powers, 
And  antedate  that  day. 

4  We  feel  the  resurrection  near, 

Our  life  in  Christ  concealed, 
And  with  his  glorious  presence  here 
Our  earthen  vessels  filled. 

5  On  him  with  rapture  then  I'll  gaze, 

Who  bought  the  bliss  for  me, 
And  shout  and  wonder  at  his  grace   , 
Through  all  eternity. 

830.  S.  M.  Watts. 

Behold,  what  manner  of  Love.  —  1  John  3  :  1. 

1  Behold,  what  wondrous  grace 

The  Father  has  bestowed 
On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race, 
To  call  them  sons  of  God. 

2  Nor  doth  it  yet  appear 

How  great  we  must  be  made ; 
But  when  we  see  our  Saviour  here, 
.  We  shall  be  like  our  Head. 

510 


JOY,    PEACE,    HOPE. 

3  A  hope  so  much  divine 

May  trials  well  endure  ; 
May  purify  our  souls  from  sin, 
As  Christ,  the  Lord,  is  pure. 

4  If  in  my  Father's  love 

I  share  a  filial  part, 
Send  down  thy  Spirit,  like  a  dove, 
To  rest  upon  my  heart. 

5  We  would  no  longer  lie, 

Like  slaves,  beneath  the  throne ; 
My  faith  shall  Abba,  Father,  cry, 
And  thou  the  kindred  own. 

831.  C.  M.  Sarah  F.  Adams. 

We  are  saved  by  Hope.  —  Rom.  8:24. 

1  The  world  may  change  from  old  to  new, 

From  new  to  old  again  ; 
Yet  hope  and  heaven,  forever  true, 
Within  man's  heart  remain. 

2  Hope  leads  the  child  to  plant  the  flower, 

The  man  to  sow  the  seed, 
Nor  leaves  fulfilment  to  her  hour, 
But  prompts  again  to  deed. 

3  And  ere  upon  the  old  man's  dust 

The  grass  is  seen  to  wave, 
We  look  through  falling  tears,  to  trust 
Hope's  sunshine  on  the  grave. 

4  0,  no  !  it  is  no  flattering  lure, 

No  fancy  weak  or  fond, 
"When  hope  would  bid  us  rest  secure 
In  better  life  beyond. 

5  Nor  love,  nor  shame,  nor  grief,  nor  sin 

Her  promise  may  gainsay ; 
The  voice  divine  hath  spoke^'ithin, 
And  God  did  ne'er  betray. 

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THE   CHURCH. 

FOUNDATION    AND    EXCELLENCY. 

836.  8s  &  7s.  Newtow. 

Glorious  Things  are  spoke?i  of  thee.  —  Ps.  87  :  3. 

1  Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 

Zion,  city  of  our  God ; 
He  whose  word  can  ne'er  be  broken 
Chose  thee  for  his  own  abode. 

2  Lord,  thy  church  is  still  thy  dwelling, 

Still  is  precious  in  thy  sight, 
Judah's  temple  far  excelling, 
Beaming  with  the  gospel's  light. 

3  On  the  Rock  of  Ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  t 
With  salvation's  wall  surrounded, 
Thou  canst  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

4  Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 

Zion,  city  of  our  God  ; 
He  whose  word  can  ne'er  be  broken 
Chose  thee  for  It  is  own  abode. 

837.  S.  M.  Watts. 

The  Head-stone  of  the  Corner.  —  Ps.  118:22. 

1  See  what  a  living  stone 

The  builders  did  refuse  ! 
Yet  God  hath  built  his  church  thereon, 
In  spite  of  envious  Jews. 

2  The  scribe  and  angry  priest 

Reject  thine  only  Son  ; 
Yet  on  this  rock  shall  Zion  rest, 
As  the  chief  corner-stone. 

614 


FOUNDATION    AND    EXCELLENCY. 

8  The  work,  0  Lord,  is  thine, 
And  wondrous  in  our  eyes : 
This  day  declares  it  all  divine  : 
This  day  did  Jesus  rise. 

4  Hosanna  to  the  King, 

Of  David's  royal  blood  ! 
Bless  him,  ye  saints ;  he  comes  to  bring 
Salvation  from  your  God. 

5  We  bless  thine  holy  word, 

Which  all  this  grace  displays, 
And  offer  on  thine  altar,  Lord, 
Our  sacrifice  of  praise. 

838.  ii.  m. 

Christ  is  our  Cornei'-stonc. 

1  Christ  is  our  corner-stone  ; 

On  him  alone  we  build  ; 
With  his  true  saints  alone 

The  courts  of  heaven  are  filled  : 
On  his  great  love  Of  present  grace 

Our  hopes  we  place      And  joys  above. 

2  Here,  gracious  God.  do  thou 

Forevermore  draw  nigh  ; 
Accept  each  faithful  vow. 

And  mark  each  suppliant  sigh  : 
Each  holy  day, 
Thy  blessings  pour. 


a 


In  copious  shower, 
On  all  who  pray, 

3  Here  may  we  gain  from  heaven 
The  grace  which  we  implore, 
And  may  that  grace,  once  given. 
Be  with  us  evermore, — 
Until  that  day  J  To  endless  rest 

When  all  the  blest     |  Are  called  away. 


THE    CTURCH. 

839.  c.  M.  coxe. 

Mark  ye  well  her  Bulwarks.  —  Ps.  48  :  l.S. 

1  0,  where  are  kings  and  empires  now, 

Of  old  that  went  and  came  ? 
But,  Lord,  thy  church  is  praying  yet, 
A  thousand  years  the  same. 

2  We  mark  her  goodly  battlements, 

And  her  foundations  strong  ; 
We  hear  within  the  solemn  voice 
Of  her  unending  song. 

3  For  not  like  kingdoms  of  the  world 

Thy  holy  church,  0  God : 
Though  earthquake  shocks  are  rocking  her, 
And  tempests  are  abroad, — 

4  Unshaken  as  eternal  hills, 

Immovable  she  stands, 
A  mountain  that  shall  fill  the  earth, 
A  house  not  made  by  hands. 

840.  S.  M.  Watts. 

Walk  about  Zion.  —  Ts.  4S  :  12. 

1  Far  as  thy  name  is  known 

The  world  declares  thy  praise  ; 
Thy  saints,  0  Lord,  before  thy  throne, 
Their  songs  of  honor  raise. 

2  With  joy  thy  people  stand 

On  Zion's  chosen  hill, 
Proclaim  the  wonders  of  thy  hand, 
And  counsels  of  thy  will. 

3'  Let  strangers  walk  around 
The  city  where  we  dwell, 
Compass  and  view  thine  holy  ground, 
And  mark  the  building  well  — 

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FOUNDATION    AND    EXCELLENCY. 

4  The  order  of  thy  bouse, 

The  worship  of  thy  court, 
The  cheerful  songs,  the  solemn  vows, 
And  make  a  fair  report. 

5  How  decent,  and  Jiow  wise  ! 

How  glorious  to  behold  ! 
Beyond  the  pomp  that  charms  the  eyes, 
And  rites  adorned  with  gold. 

6  The  God  we  worship  now 

Will  guide  us  till  we  die  — 
Will  be  our  God  while  here  below, 
And  ours  above  the  sky. 

841.  L.  M.  Watts. 

A  Habitation  for  the  God  of  Jacob.  — Vs.  132 :  ,5. 

1  Where  shall  wre  go  to  seek  and  find 
A  habitation  for  our  God, 
A  dwelling  for  the  eternal  mind, 
Among  the  sons  of  flesh  and  blood  ? 


2  The  God  of  Jacob  chose  the  hill 

Of  Zion  for  his  ancient  rest ; 
And  Zion  is  his  dwelling  still ; 

His  church  is  with  his  presence  blest. 

3  Here  will  he  meet  the  hungry  poor, 

And  fill  their  souls  with  living  bread  ; 
Sinners,  that  wTait  before  his  door, 
With  sweet  provision  shall  be  fed. 

4  Here  will  I  fix  my  gracious  throne, 
And  reign  forever,  saith  the  Lord : 
Here  shall  my  power  and  love  be  known, 
And  blessings  shall  attend  my  word. 

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THE   CHURCH. 

842.  S.   M.  IJWIGHT. 

Graven  upon  the  Palms  of  my  Hands.  —  Is.  49 :  16. 

1  I  love  thy  kingdom,  Lord, — 

The  house  of  thine  abode, 
The  church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved 
With  his  own  precious  blood. 

2  I  love  thy  church,  0  God, 

Her  walls  before  thee  stand, 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  thy  hand. 

3  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall, 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend ; 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

4  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

5  Sure  as  God's  truth  shall  last, 

To  Zion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 

843.  C.  M.  Watts. 

We  have  a  strong  City.  —  Is.  26  : 1. 

1  How  honored  is  the  sacred  place 

Where  we  adoring  stand  — 
Zion  !   the  glory  of  the  earth, 
And  beauty  of  the  land ! 

2  Bulwarks  of  mighty  grace  defend 

The  city  where  we  dwell : 
The  Avails,  of  strong  salvation  made, 
.Defy  tlf  assaults  of  hell. 


FOUNDATION    AND    EXCELLENCY. 

3  Lift  up  the  everlasting  gates, 

The  doors  wide  open  fling ; 
Enter,  ye  nations  that  obey 
The  statutes  of  our  King. 

4  Here  shall  you  taste  unmingled  joys, 

And  live  in  perfect  peace  — 
You  who  have  known  Jehovah's  name, 
And  ventured  on  his  grace. 

5  Trust  in  the  Lord,  forever  trust, 

And  banish  all  your  fears : 
Strength  in  the  Lord  Jehovah  dwells, 
Eternal  as  his  years. 

844.  8s,  7s  &  4.  Kelly. 

The  Lord  is  round  about  His  People.  — Ps.  12o  :  2. 

1  Zion  stands  with  hills  surrounded, 

Zion,  kept  by  Power  divine  ; 
All  her  foes  shall  be  confounded, 
Though  the  world  in  arms  combine ; 

Happy  Zion, 
What  a  favored  lot  is  thine  ! 

2  Every  human  tie  may  perish, 

Friend  to  friend  unfaithful  prove, 
Mothers  cease  their  own  to  cherish, 
Heaven  and  earth  at  last  remove ; 

But  no  changes 
Can  attend  Jehovah's  love. 

3  In  the  furnace  God  may  prove  thee, 

Thence  to  bring  thee  forth  more  bright, 
But  can  never  cease  to  love  thee  ; 
Thou  art  precious  in  his  sight ; 

God  is  with  thee, 
God,  thine  everlasting  Light. 

51U 


THE    CHURCH. 

845.  l.  M. 

We  wept  when  ice  remembered  Zion.  — Ps.  137  :1. 

1  When  we,  our  wearied  limbs  to  rest, 

Sat  down  by  proud  Euphrates'  stream, 
We  wept,  with  doleful  thoughts  oppressed. 
And  Zion  was  our  mournful  theme. 

2  Our  harps,  that,  when  with  joy  we  sung, 

Were  wont  their  tuneful  parts  to  bear, 
With  silent  strings  neglected  hung 
On  willow  trees  that  withered  there. 

3  How  shall  we  tune  our  voice  to  sing, 

Or  touch  our  harps  with  skilful  hands  ? 
Shall  hymns  of  joy,  to  God  our  King, 
Be  sung  by  slaves  in  foreign  lands  ? 

4  0  Salem?  our  once  happy  seat, 

When  I  of  thee  forgetful  prove, 
Let  then  my  trembling  hand  forget 
The  tuneful  strings  with  art  to  move. 

846.  L.  M.  Watts 

God  is  in  the  Midst  of  her.  — Fs.  46  :  5. 

1  Happy  the  church,  thou  sacred  place, 
The  seat  of  thy  Creator's  grace ! 
Thine  holy  courts  are  his  abode. 
Thou  earthly  palace  of  our  God. 

'2  Thy  walls  are  strength,  and  at  thy  gates 
A  guard  of  heavenly  warriors  waits ; 
Nor  shall  thy  deep  foundations  move, 
Fixed  on  his  counsels  and  his  love. 

3  Thy  foes  in  vain  designs  engage ; 
Against  thy  throne  in  vain  they  rage, 
Like  rising  waves,  with  angry  roar, 
That  dash  and  die  upon  the  shore. 


FOUNDATION    AND    EXCELLENCY. 

4  God  is  our  shield,  and  God  our  sun  ; 
Swift  as  the  fleeting  moments  run, 
On  us  he  sheds  new  beams  of  grace, 
And  we  reflect  his  brightest  praise. 

847.  S.  M.  Bona*. 

The  Church  throughout  all  Ages.  —  Eph.  3  :  21. 

1  Far  down  the  ages  now, 

Much  of  her  journey  done, 
The  pilgrim  church  pursues  her  way, 
Until  her  crown  be  won. 

2  The  story  of  the  past 

Comes  up  before  her  view  ; 
How  well  it  seems  to  suit  her  still !  — 
Old,  and  yet  ever  new. 

3  No  wider  is  the  gate, 

No  broader  is  the  way, 
No  smoother  is  the  ancient  path 
That  leads  to  life  and  day. 

4  No  sweeter  is  the  cup, 

Nor  less  our  lot  of  ill  : 
'Twas  tribulation  ages  since, 
'Tis  tribulation  still. 

5  No  slacker  grows  the  fight, 

No  feebler  is  the  foe, 
Nor  less  the  need  of  armor  tried, 
Of  shield,  and  spear,  and  bow. 

6  Thus  onward  still  we  press, 

Through  evil  and  through  good, 
Through  pain,  and  poverty,  and  want, 
Through  peril  and  through  blood. 

7  Still  faithful  to  our  God, 

And  to  our  Captain  true, 
We  follow  where  he  leads  the  way, 
The  kingdom  in  our  view. 

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THE    CHURCH. 

848.  S.  M.  Watts. 

God  is  known  in  her  Palaces.  —  Ps.  48 : 3. 

1  Great  is  the  Lord  our  God, 

And  let  bis  praise  be  great ; 
He  makes  bis  churches  his  abode, 
His  most  delightful  seat. 

2  In  Zion  God  is  known 

A  refuge  in  distress: 
How  bright  has  his  salvation  shone 
Through  all  her  palaces  ! 

8  Oft  have  our  fathers  told, 
Our  eyes  have  often  seen, 
How  well  our  God  secures  the  fold 
Where  his  own  flock  has  been. 

4  In  every  new  distress 

We'll  to  his  house  repair ; 
We'll  call  to  mind  his  wondrous  grace, 
And  seek  deliverance  there. 

849.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Upon  this  Rock  I  will  build  my  Church.  —  Matt.  16  :  18. 

1  Behold  the  sure  foundation-stone 

Which  God  in  Zion  lays, 
To  build  our  heavenly  hoped-  upon, 
And  his  eternal  praise. 

2  The  foolish  builders,  scribe  and  priest, 

Reject  it  with  disdain  ; 
Yet  on  this  Rock  the  church  shall  rest, 
And  envy  rage  in  vain. 

8  What  though  the  gates  of  hell  withstood  ; 
Yet  must  this  building  rise  ; 
Tis  thine  own  work,  almighty  God, 
And  wondrous  in  our  eyes. 

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MINISTRY. 


MINISTRY. 


850.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Go  into  all  the  World  and  preach.  — Mark  16  :  15. 

1  Go,  preach  my  gospel,  saith  the  Lord  ; 

Bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive  ; 
They  shall  be  saved  who  trust  my  word, 
And  they  condemned  who  disbelieve. 

2  I'll  make  your  great  commission  known, 

And  ye  shall  prove  my  gospel  true 
By  all  the  works  that  I  have  done, 
By  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 

3  Teach  all  the  nations  my  commands  : 

I'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end  ; 
All  power  is  trusted  in  my  hands ; 
I  can  destroy,  and  I  defend. 

4  He  spoke,  and  light  shone  round  his  head  ; 

On  a  bright  cloud  to  heaven  he  rode ; 
They  to  the  farthest  nations  spread 
The  grace  of  their  ascended  Lord. 

851.  L.  M. 

I  will  publish  the  Na7ne  of  the  Lord.  — Deut.  32  :  3. 

1  Ye  Christian  heralds,  go,  proclaim 
Salvation  in  Immanuel's  name  : 
To  distant  climes  the  tidings  bear, 
And  plant  the  rose  of  Sharon  there. 

2  He'll  shield  you  with  a  wall  of  fire, 
With  holy  zeal  your  hearts  inspire, 
Bid  raging  winds  their  fury  cease, 
And  hush  the  tempest  into  peace. 

8  And  when  our  labors  all  are  o'er, 
Then  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more,— 
Meet,  with  the  ransomed  throng  to  fail, 
And  crown  the  Saviour  Lord  of  all. 

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THE   CHURCH. 

852.  S.  M.  Waits. 

Hozv  beautiful  upon  the  Mountains.  —  Is.  52  :  7. 

1  How  beauteous  are  their  feet 

Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill ! 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal ! 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice  ! 

How  sweet  the  tidings  are  !  — 

'  Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King  ; 

He  reigns  and  triumphs  here.' 

8  How  happy  are  our  ears, 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found ! 

4  How  blesse'd  are  our  eyes, 

That  see  this  heavenly  light ! 
Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ  ; 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm, 

Through  all  the  earth  abroad ; 
Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 

853.  C.  M.  S.  F.  Smith. 

They  are  white  already  to  Harvest.  -—  John  4 :  35. 

1  Far  o'er  the  land  the  precious  grain 
Waves  'neath  the  sunny  sky, 
And  ripening  harvests  offer  sheaves 
For  immortality. 


MINISTRY. 

2  But  who  will  reap  the  golden  fruit, 

And  who  at  last  will  stand, 
A  faithful  servant,  crowned  with  joy, 
0  Lord,  at  thy  right  hand  ? 

3  Be  ours  the  work,  be  ours  the  joy  ; 

To  us  the  charge  be  given 
To  gather  souls  to  Christ,  and  find 
Our  garnered  sheaves  in  heaven. 

4  Strength  to  the  reapers,  mighty  God, 

Strength  to  the  reapers  send, 
To  bear  the  burden  of  the  day, 
And  labor  till  the  end. 

5  Then  songs  of  triumph  shall  arise, 

Then  shall  thy  kingdom  come, 
And  echoing  anthems  greet  at  last 
The  heavenly  harvest-home. 

854.  C.    M,  DODDRIDGF- 

They  watch  for  your  Souls.  —  Heb.  13  :  17. 

1  Let  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake, 

And  take  th'  alarm  they  give  : 
Now  let  them  from  the  mouth  of  God 
Their  solemn  charge  receive. 

2  'Tis  not  a  cause  of  small  import 

The  pastor's  care  demands, 
But  what  might  fill  an  angel's  heart, 
And  filled  a  Saviour's  hands. 

3  They  watch  for  souls,  for  which  the  Lord 

Did  heavenly  bliss  forego  ; 
For  souls  which  must  forever  live 
In  rapture  or  in  woe. 

4  May  they  that  Jesus  whom  they  preach 

Their  own  Redeemer  see  : 
Lord,  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  souls 
That  they  may  watch  for  thee. 

?A  523 


THE    CHURCH. 

855.  L.   M.  PlERPONT. 

The  same  commit  thou  to  Faithful  Men.  — 2  Tim.  2 :  2. 

1  0  Thou  who  art  above  all  height, 

Our  God,  our  Father,  and  our  Friend, 
Beneath  thy  throne  of  love  and  light, 
Let  thine  adoring  children  bend. 

"2  We  kneel  in.  praise,  that  here  is  set 
A  vine  that  by  thy  culture  grew  ; 
We  kneel  in  prayer,  that  thou  wouldst  wet 
Its  opening  leaves  with  heavenly  dew. 

3  Since  thy  young  servant  now  hath  given 

Himself,  his  powers,  his  hopes,  his  youth, 
To  the  great  cause  of  truth  and  heaven, 
Be  thou  his  Guide,  0  God  of  truth. 

4  Here  may  his  doctrines  drop  like  rain, 

His  speech  like  Hermon's  dew  distil, 

Till  green  fields  smile,  and  golden  grain, 

Bipe  for  the  harvest,  waits  thy  will. 

5  And  when  lie  sinks  in  death,  by  care, 

Or  pain,  or  toil,  or  years  oppressed, 
0  God,  remember  then  our  prayer, 
And  take  his  spirit  to  thy  rest. 

856.  7s.  E.  Peabodt. 

Rightly  dividing  the  Word  of  Truth.  —  2  Tim.  2 :  15. 

1  Lift  aloud  the  voice  of  praise, 

God,  our  Father  and  our  Friend  ; 
Hear  the  prayer  and  song  we  raise ; 
Weak,  yet  trusting,  we  would  bend. 

2  Lo,  another  servant  brought 

To  the  heritage  of  God  ! 
May  he  teach  as  Christ  hath  taught, 
Tread  the  path  his  Saviour  trod. 

520 


MINISTRY. 

3  To  the  vineyard  may  he  come, 

Girded  with  celestial  might, 
Skilled  to  draw  thy  children  home, 
Taught  to  give  the  darkened  light. 

4  Unto  thee  a  people  bend  ; 

Bind  us  heart  to  heart  in  love  ; 

Flock  and  pastor,  we  would  tend 

Ever  towards  our  home  above. 

857.  C.  M.  Longfellow. 

Lo,  1  am  with  you  alway.  —  Matt.  28  :  20. 

1  The  Saviour  said,  t  Yet  one  thing  more : 

If  thou  wouldst  perfect  be, 
Give  all  thou  hast  unto  the  poor, 
And  come  and  follow  me.' 

2  Within  this  temple  Christ  again 

Those  sacred  words  hath  said  : 
Unseen  his  hands  to-day  have  been 
Laid  on  a  young  man's  head. 

3  Henceforth,  beside  him  on  his  way 

The  unseen  Christ  shall  move, 
That  he  may  lean  on  him,  and  say, 
'  Dost  thou,  dear  Lord,  approve  ? '  — 

4  Near  at  the  marriage-feast  shall  be, 

To  make  the  scene  more  fair  ; 
Near,  in  the  dark  Gethsemane 
Of  pain  and  midnight  prayer. 

5  0  holy  trust!  0  endless  rest! 

Like  the  beloved  John, 
To  lean  upon  the  Saviour's  breast, 
And  thus  to  journey  on  ! 

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THE    CHURCH. 

858.  C.   M. 

Lo,  I  come  to  do  Thy  Will,  O  God.  —  Heb.  10 :  9 

1  0  God,  thy  children  gathered  here, 

Thy  blessing  now  we  wait ; 

Thy  servant,  girded  for  his  work, 

Stands  at  the  temple's  gate. 

2  A  holy  purpose  in  his  heart 

Has  deepened  calm  and  still ; 
Now  from  his  childhood's  Nazareth 
He  comes  to  do  thy  will. 

3  0  Father,  keep  his  sonl  alive 

To  every  hope  of  good  ; 
And  may  his  life  of  love  proclaim 
Man's  truest  brotherhood. 

4  0  Father,  keep  his  spirit  quick 

To  every  form  of  wrong ; 

And  in  the  ear  of  sin  and  self 

May  his  rebuke  be  strong. 

5  And  as  he  doth  Christ's  footsteps  press, 

If  e'er  his  faith  grow  dim, 
Then,  in  the  dreary  wilderness, 
Thine  angels  strengthen  him. 

859.  L.  M.  Montgomery. 

Receive  him  in  the  Lord  with  Gladness.  —  Phil.  2  :  29. 

1  We  bid  thee  welcome  in  the  name 

Of  Jesus,  our  exalted  Head  ; 
Come  as  a  servant:  so  he  came, 
And  we  receive  thee  in  his  stead. 

2  Come  as  a  watchman  :  take  thy  stand 

Upon  the  tower  amid  the  sky, 
And  when  the  sword  comes  on  the  land, 
Call  us  to  fight,  or  warn  to  fly. 

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MINISTRY. 

3  Come  as  a  teacher,  sent  from  God, 

Charged  his  whole  counsel  to  declare ; 
Lift  o'er  our  ranks  the  prophet's  rod, 
While  we  uphold  thy  hands  with  prayer. 

4  Come  as  a  messenger  of  peace, 

Filled  with  the  Spirit,  fired  with  love ; 
Live  to  behold  our  large  increase, 
And  dre  to  meet  us  all  above. 

U 

860.  L*  M.  Montgomery. 

Feed  the  Flock  of  God.  —  1  Pet.  5  :  2. 

1  Pour  out  thy  Spirit  from  on  high ; 

Lord,  thine  assembled  servants  bless  ; 
Graces  and  gifts  to  each  supply, 

And  clothe  thy  priests  with  righteousness. 

2  Within  thy  temple,  where  we  stand 

To  teach  the  truth,  —  not  ours,  but  thine,— 
May  we,  like  stars  in  thy  right  hand, 
The  angels  of  the  churches,  shine. 

3  Wisdom,  and  zeal,  and  faith  impart, 

Firmness,  with  meekness,  from  above, 
To  bear  thy  people  on  our  heart, 

And  love  the  souls  whom  thou  dost  love  ;  — 

£  To  watch  and  pray,  and  never  faint, 

By  day  and  night  strict  guard  to  keep, 
To  warn  the  sinner,  cheer  the  saint, 

Nourish  thy  lambs,  and  feed  thy  sheep ;  — 

5  Then,  when  our  work  is  finished  here, 
In  humble  hope  our  charge  resign : 
When  the  chief  Shepherd  shall  appear, 
0  God,  may  they  and  we  be  thine. 

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THE    CHURCH. 


DEDICATION. 


861.  C.  M.  Bfct\KT. 

In  His  Temple  we  speak  of His  Glory.  — Ps.  29:9. 

1  0  Thou,  whose  own  vast  temple  stands 

Built  over  earth  and  sea, 
Accept  the  walls  that  human  hands 
Have  raised  to  worship  thee. 

2  Lord,  from  thine  inmost  glory  send, 

Within  these  courts  to  bide, 
The  peace  that  dwelleth,  without  end, 
Serenely  by  thy  side. 

3  May  erring  minds,  that  worship  here, 

Be  taught  the  better  way ; 
And  they  who  mourn,  and  they  who  fear, 
Be  strengthened  as  they  pray. 

4  May  faith  grow  firm,  and  love  grow  warm, 

And  pure  devotion  rise, 
While  round  these  hallowed  walls  the  storm 
Of  earth-born  passion  dies. 

862.  L.  M.  Pierpont. 

This  is  none  other  but  the  House  of  God.  — Gen.  28  :  17. 

1  0,  bow  thine  ear,  eternal  One ! 

On  thee  our  heart  adoring  calls ; 
To  thee  the  followers  of  thy  Son 

Have  raised,  and  now  devote,  these  walls. 

2  Here  let  thy  holy  days  be  kept ; 

And  be  this  place  to  worship  given, 
Like  that  bright  spot  where  Jacob  slept, 
The  house  of  God,  the  gate  of  heaven, 
o  Here  may  thine  honor  dwell ;  and  here, 
As  incense,  let  thy  children's  prayer, 
From  contrite  hearts  and  lips  sincere, 
Rise  on  the  still  and  holy  air. 


DEDICATION. 

4  Here  be  thy  praise  devoutly  sung; 

Here  let  thy  truth  beam  forth  to  save ; 
As  when,  of  old,  thy  Spirit  hung 

On  wings  of  light,  o'er  Jordan's  wave. 

5  And  when  the  lips,  that  with  thy  name 

Are  vocal  now,  to  dust  shall  turn, 
On  others  may  devotion's  flame 
Be  kindled  here,  and  purely  burn. 

863.  L.  M.  Willis. 

He  that  built  all  Things  is  God.  —  Heb.  3  :  4. 

1  The  perfect  world,  by  Adam  trod, 
Was  the  first  temple  built  by  God  ; 
His  fiat  laid  the  corner-stone, 
And  heaved  its  pillars  one  by  one. 

2  He  hung  its  starry  roof  on  high  — 
The  broad,  illimitable  sky  ; 

He  spread  its  pavement,  green  and  bright. 
And  curtained  it  with  morning  light. 

3  The  mountains  in  their  places  stood  ; 
The  sea,  the  sky,  and  all  was  good ; 
And  when  its  first  pure  praises  rang, 
The  morning  stars  together  sang. 

t  Lord,  'tis  not  ours  to  make  the  sea, 
And  earth,  and  sky,  a  house  for  thee ; 
But  in  thy  sight  our  offering  stands  — 
A  humbler  temple,  made  with  hands. 

t>  We  cannot  bid  the  morning  star 
To  sing  how  bright  thy  glories  are  ; 
But,  Lord,  if  thou  wilt  meet  us  here, 
Thy  praise  shall  be  the  Christian's  tear. 

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THE   CHURCH. 

864.  H.  M.  Franow 

Arise,  O  Lord,  into  Thy  Resting-place.  —  2  Chron.  6  :41. 

1  In  sweet,  exalted  strains 

Tlie  King  of  glory  praise ; 
O'er  heaven  and  earth  he  reigns, 
Through  everlasting  days: 
Fair  Salem,  still  his  chosen  rest, 
Is  with  his  smiles  and  presence  blest. 

2  Great  King  of  glory,  come, 

And  with  thy  favor  crown 
This  temple  as  thy  home, 

This  people  as  thine  own  : 
Beneath  this  roof,  0,  deign  to  show 
How  God  can  dwell  with  men  below. 

3  Here  may  thine  ears  attend 

Our  interceding  cries, 
And  grateful  praise  ascend, 

All  fragrant,  to  the  skies  : 
Here  may  thy  word  melodious  sound, 
And  spread  celestial  joys  around. 

4  Here  may  the  listening  throng 

Imbibe  thy  truth  and  love  ; 
Here  Christians  join  the  song 

Of  seraphim  above  ; 
Till  all,  who  humbly  seek  thy  face, 
Rejoice  in  thine  abounding  grace. 

865.  L.  M.  Montgomery. 

Solomon's  Prayer.  —  2  Chron.  6. 

1  When  in  these  courts  we  seek  thy  face, 
And  dying  sinners  pray  to  live, 
Hear  thou  in  heaven  thy  dwelling-place, 
And  when  thou  hearest,  Lord,  forgivo. 


DEDICATION. 

When  here  thy  messengers  proclaim 

The  blessed  gospel  of  thy  Son, 
Still,  by  the  power  of  his  great  name, 

Be  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done. 
Ilosanna  !  —  to  their  heavenly  King 

When  children's  voices  raise  that  song  — 
Hosanna!  —  let  their  angels  sing, 

And  heaven  with  earth  the  strain  prolong. 

But  will,  indeed,  Jehovah  deign 

Here  to  abide,  no  transient  guest  ? 
Here  will  the  world's  Redeemer  reign, 

And  here  the  Holy  Spirit  rest  ? 
That  glory  never  hence  depart ! 

Yet  choose  not,  Lord,  this  house  alone : 
Thy  kingdom  come  to  every  heart ; 

In  every  bosom  fix  thy  throne. 

866.  L.  M.  Norton. 

Neither  in  this  Mountain.  —  John  4  :  21. 

Where  ancient  forests  widely  spread, 

Where  bends  the  cataract's  ocean-fall, 
On  the  lone  mountain's  silent  head, 

There  are  thy  temples,  God  of  all. 
All  space  is  holy,  for  all  space 

Is  filled  by  thee  ;  but  human  thought 
Burns  clearer  in  some  chosen  place, 

Where  thine  own  words  of  love  are  taught 
Here  be  they  taught ;  and  may  we  know 

That  faith  thy  servants  knew  of  old, 
Which  onward  bears,  through  weal  or  woe, 

Till  death  the  gates  of  heaven  unfold. 

Nor  we  alone ;  may  those  whose  brow 
Shows  yet  no  trace  of  human  cares, 

Hereafter  stand  where  we  do  now, 
And  raise  to  thee  still  holier  prayers. 

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THE   CHURCH. 

867.  C.  M.  Waits. 

Removal  of  the  Ark.  —  Ps.  132  :  8 

1  Arise,  0  King  of  grace,  arise, 

And  enter  to  thy  rest ; 
Behold,  tHy  church,  with  longihg  eyes, 
Waits  to  be  owned  and  blest. 

2  Enter  with  all  thy  glorious  train, 

Thy  Spirit  and  thy  Word ; 
All  that  the  ark  did  once  contain 
Could  no  such  grace  afford. 

3  Here,  mighty  God,  accept  our  vows ; 

Here  let  thy  praise  be  spread ; 

Bless  the  provisions  of  thy  house, 

Ind  fill  thy  poor  with  bread. 

i  Here  let  the  Son  of  David  reign, 
Let  God's  Anointed  shine  ; 
Justice  and  truth  his  court  maintain, 
With  love  and  power  divine. 

5  Here  let  him  hold  a  lasting  throne, 
And  as  his  kingdom  grows, 
Fresh  honors  shall  adorn  his  crown, 
And  shame  confound  his  foes. 


ADMISSION    OF    MEMBERS. 
868.  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

The  Lord  added  to  the  Church.  — Acts  2   47. 

1  0,  happy  day  that  fixed  my  choice 
On  thee,  my  Saviour  and  my  God ! 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 
And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 

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ADMISSION    OF    MEMBERS. 

2  0,  happy  bond  that  seals  my  vows 

To  Him  who  merits  all  my  love ! 
Let  cheerful  anthems  fill  the  house 
While  to  his  altar  now  I  move. 

3  Tis  done,  the  great  transaction's  done  : 

I  am  my  Lord's,  and  he  is  mine  ; 
He  drew  me,  and  I  followed  on, 

Charmed  to  confess  the  voice  divine. 

4  Now  rest,  my  long-divided  heart ; 

Fixed  on  this  blissful  centre,  rest ; 
With  ashes  who  would  grudge  to  part, 
When  called  on  angels'  bread  to  feast. 

5  High  Heaven,  that  heard  the  solemn  vow, 

That  vow  renewed  shall  daily  hear, 
Till  in  life's  latest  hour  I  bow, 

And  bless  in  dcatli  a  bond  so  dear. 

869.  .  C.  M.  S.  F.  Smith. 

That  they  may  be  One  in  Us.  —  John  17  :  21. 

1  Planted  in  Christ,  the  living  Vine, 

This  day,  with  one  accord, 
Ourselves,  with  humble  faith  and  joy, 
We  yield  to  thee,  0  Lord. 

2  Joined  in  one  body  may  we  be  ; 

One  inward  life  partake  ; 
One  be  our  heart ;  one  heavenly  hope 
In  every  bosom  wake. 

3  In  prayer,  in  effort,  tears,  and  toils, 

One  wisdom  be  our  guide  ; 
Taught  by  one  Spirit  from  above, 
In  thee  may  we  abide. 

4  Then,  "when  among  the  saints  in  light 

Our  joyful  spirits  shine, 
Shall  anthems  of  immortal  praise, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  be  thine. 

535 


THE   CHURCH. 

870.  C.  M.  Montgomery. 

Come  in,  thou  Blessed  of  the  Lord.  —  Gen.  24:  31. 

1  Come  in,  thou  blessdd  of  the  Lord  ; 

Stranger  nor  foe  art  thou : 
We  welcome  thee  with  warm  accord, 
Our  friend,  our  brother,  now. 

2  Come  thou  with  us,  —  we'll  do  thee  good, 

As  God  to  us  hath  done ; 
Stand  but  in  him,  as  those,  have  stood 
Whose  faith  the  victory  won. 

3  And  when,  by  turns,  we  pass  away, 

And  star  by  star  grows  dim, 
May  each,  translated  into  day, 
Be  lost  and  found  in  him. 

871.  C.  M.  Watts 

One  Thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord.  —  Ps.  27  :  4. 

1  The  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light, 

And  my  salvation  too  : 
God  is  my  strength,  nor  will  I  fear 
What  all  my  foes  can  do. 

2  One  privilege  my  heart  desires  — 

0,  grant  me  an  abode 
Among  the  churches  of  thy  saints, 
The  temples  of  my  God. 

3  There  shall  I  offer  my  requests, 

And  see  thy  beauty  still ; 
Shall  hear  thy  messages  of  love, 
And  there  inquire  thy  will. 

4  When  troubles  rise  and  storms  appear, 

There  may  his  children  hide  : 
God  has  a  strong  pavilion,  where 
He  makes  my  soul  abide 

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ADMISSION   OF  MEMBERS. 

872.  C.  M.  Beddome, 

A  good  Profession  before  many  Witnesses.  —  1  Tim.  6  :  12. 

1  Witness,  ye  men  and  angels,  now ; 

Before  the  Lord  we  speak  ; 
To  him  we  make  our  solemn  vow, 
A  vow  we  dare  not  break  :  — 

2  That,  long  as  life  itself  shall  last, 

Ourselves  to  Christ  we  yield ; 
Nor  from  his  cause  will  we  depart, 
Or  ever  quit  the  field. 

3  We  trust  not  in  our  native  strength, 

But  on  his  grace  rely, 
That,  with  returning  wants,  the  Lord 
Will  all  our  need  supply. 

4  0,  guide  our  doubtful  feet  aright, 

And  keep  us  in  thy  ways, 
And,  while  we  turn  our  vows  to  prayers, 
Turn  thou  our  prayers  to  praise. 

873.  C.  Mi  C.  Wesley, 

Gave  themselves  io  the  Lord  and  to  us.  —  2  Cor.  8  :  5. 

1  Happy  the  souls  to  Jesus  joined, 

And  saved  by  grace  alone : 
Walking  in  all  his  ways,  they  find 
Their  heaven  on  earth  begun. 

2  The  church  triumphant  in  thy  love, 

Their  mighty  joys  we  know  : 
They  sing  the  Lamb  in  hymns  above, 
And  we  in  hymns  below. 

3  Thee  in  thy  glorious  realm  they  praise, 

And  bow  before  thy  throne  ; 
We  in  the  kingdom  of  thy  grace : 
The  kingdoms  are  but  one. 

537 


THE    CHURCH. 

874.  T.s.  Montgomery 

Thy  People  shall  be  my  People.  —  Ruth  1  :  16. 

1  People  of  the  living  God, 

I  have  sought  the  world  around, 
Paths  of  sin  and  sorrow  trod, 

Peaee  and  comfort  nowhere  found. 

2  Now  to  you  my  spirit  turns  — 

Turns,  a  fugitive  unblest ; 
Brethren,  where  your  altar  burns, 
0,  receive  me  into  rest. 

3  Lonely  I  no  longer  roam, 

Like  the  cloud,  the  wind,  the  wave: 
Where  you  dwell  shall  be  my  home, 
Where  you  die  shall  be  my  grave. 

4  Mine  the  God  whom  you  adore, 

Your  Redeemer  shall  be  mine ; 
Earth  can  fill  my  soul  no  more  ; 
Every  idol  I  resign. 

875.  S.  M.  Doddridge. 

Gave  themselves  to  the  Lord  and  to  us.  —  2  Cor.  8  :  5. 

1  Dear  Saviour,  we  are  thine 

By  everlasting  bands  ; 
Our  hearts,  our  souls,  we  would  resign 
Entirely  to  thy  hands. 

2  To  thee  we  still  would  cleave 

With  ever-growing  zeal  ; 
If  millions  tempt  us  Christ  to  leave, 
0,  let  them  ne'er  prevail. 

3  Thy  Spirit  shall  unite 

Our  souls  to  thee,  our  Head  ; 
Shall  form  in  us  thine  image  bright, 
And  teach  thy  paths  to  tread. 

588 


ORDINANCES. 

4  Death  may  our  souls  divide 

From  these  abodes  of  clay  ; 
But  love  shall  keep  us  near  thy  sid? 
Through  all  the  gloomy  way. 

5  Since  Christ  and  we  an 

Why  should  we  doubt  or  fear'.' 
If  he  in  heaven  has  fixed  his  throne, 
He'D  fix  hia  members  there. 


ORDINANCES 


876.  C.  M.  8.  V.  Smith. 

1    How  calmly  wakes  the  hallowed  morn! 
How  tranquil  earth's  repose!  — 
Meet  emblem  of  the  Sabbath  morn, 
When,  early.  Jesus  r 


2  How  fair,  along  the  rippling  wai 

The  radiant  light  is  east!  — 
A  symbol  of  the  mystic  grave 

Through  whieh  the  Saviour  p 

3  Around  this  scene  of  sacred  love 

The  peace  of  heaven  is  shed  : 
3    came  the  Spirit,  like  a  dove, 
To  rest  on  Jesus'  head. 

4  Lord,  meet  us  in  this  path  of  thine ; 

We  come  thy  rite  to  seal ; 

Move  o'er  the  waters,  Dove  divine, 

And  all  thy  grace  reveal. 
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THE   CHURCH. 

877.  L.  M.  Watis. 

Teach  all  Nations,  baptizing  them.  —  Matt.  28  :  19. 

1  'Twas  the  commission  of  our  Lord, 

Go,  teach  the  nations,  and  baptize : 
The  nations  have  received  the  word, 
Since  he  ascended  to  the  skies. 

2  Our  souls  he  washes  in  his  blood, 

As  water  makes  the  body  clean ; 
And  the  good  Spirit  from  our  God 
Descends  like  purifying  rain. 

3  Thus  we  engage  ourselves  to  thee, 

And  seal  our  covenant  with  the  Lord  ; 
Let  angels  this  with  rapture  see, 
In  heaven  our  solemn  vows  record. 

878.  8s  &  7s. 

Following  Christ. 

1  Humble  souls,  who  seek  salvation 

Through  the  Lamb's  redeeming  blood, 
Hear  the  voice  of  revelation  ; 
Tread  the  path  that  Jesus  trod. 

2  Jesus  says,  Let  each  believer 

Be  baptized  into  my  name  : 
He  himself  in  Jordan's  river 

Was  baptized  beneath  the  stream. 

3  Hear  the  blest  Redeemer  call  you  ; 

Listen  to  his  heavenly  voice  ; 
Dread  no  ills  that  can  befall  you, 

While  you  make  his  ways  your  choice. 

4  Plainly  here  his  footsteps  tracing, 

Follow  him  without  delay, 
Gladly  his  command  embracing  ; 
Lo,  your  Captain  leads  the  way. 

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879.  L.  M.  Judson 

Buried  xcith  Him  by  Baptism.  —  Rom.  6  : 4. 

1  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Dove  divine, 
On  these  baptismal  waters  shine, 

And  teach  our  hearts,  in  highest  strain, 
To  praise  the  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain. 

2  We  sink  beneath  the  mystic  flood  ; 
0,  bathe  us  in  thy  cleansing  blood ; 
We  die  to  sin,  and  seek  a  grave, 
With  thee,  beneath  the  yielding  wave. 

3  And  as  we  rise  with  thee  to  live, 
0,  let  the  Holy  Spirit  give 

The  sealing  unction  from  above, 
The  breath  of  life,  the  fire  of  love. 

880.  S.  M. 

Baptism  of  Jesus.  — Matt.  3  :  16. 

1  Beneath  the  symbol  wave 

The  Saviour's  form  was  bowed ; 
Again  from  out  the  symbol  grave 
Rose  our  anointed  Lord. 

2  Descends  God's  Spirit  now, 

In  likeness  of  a  dove, 
To  warm  his  breast  and  wreathe  his  brow, 
With  Heaven's  baptismal  love. 

3  With  wings  of  holy  flame, 

On  him,  from  heaven  above, 
It  lit,  and  thus  God's  Spirit  came,  — 
That  heavenly-hearted  Dove. 

4  0  Christ,  our  souls  are  thine, 

Laved  in  thy  sweetest  love : 
Descend  on  us,  0  Dove  divine, 
Descend,  0  heavenly  Dove. 
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THE    CHUIICH. 

881.  L.M. 

Into  the  Name  of  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost.  —  Matt.  28  :  19 

1  We  long  to  move  and  breathe  in  thee, 

Our  souls  inspired  with  thine  own  breath 
To  live  thy  life,  0  Lord,  and  be 
Baptized  into  thy  bitter  death. 

2  Thy  death  to  sin  we  die  below, 

But  we  shall  rise  again  in  love ; 
We  here  are  planted  in  thy  woe, 
But  we  shall  live  and  bloom  above. 

3  Above  we  shall  thy  glory  share, 

As  we  thy  cross  below  have  borne ; 
E'en  we  shall  crowns  of  honor  wear, 

When  we  the  crown  of  thorns  have  worn 

4  Thy  crown  of  thorns,  thy  cross  of  shame, 

Thy  pains  and  tears  are  all  our  boast, 
While  now  baptized  into  the  name 
Of  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

882.  C.  M.  Beddome. 

Fulfil  all  Righteousness.  —  Matt.  3  :  15. 

1  Buried  beneath  the  yielding  wave 

The  great  Redeemer  lies  ; 
Faith  views  him  in  the  watery  grave, 
And  thence  beholds  him  rise. 

2  Thus  do  his  willing  saints,  to-day,  * 

Their  ardent  zeal  express, 
And,  in  the  Lord's  appointed  way, 
Fulfil  all  righteousness. 

8  With  joy  we  in  his  footsteps  tread, 
And  would  his  c<*use  maintain, — 
Like  him  be  numbered  with  the  dead 
And  with  him  r'se  and  reign. 

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ORDINANCES. 

883.  C.  M.  Noel. 

What  mean  ye  by  this  Service  f  —  Ex.  12  :  26. 

1  If  human  kindness  meets  return, 

And  owns  the  grateful  tie ; 
If  tender  thoughts  within  us  burn, 
To  feel  a  friend  is  nigh  ;  — 

2  0,  shall  not  warmer  accents  tell 

The  gratitude  we  owe 
To  Him  who  died  our  fears  to  quell  — 
Our  more  than  orphans'  woe  ? 

3  While  yet  in  anguish  he  surveyed 

Those  pangs  he  would  not  flee, 
What  love  his  latest  words  displayed, — 
'  Meet  and  remember  me.' 

4  Remember  Thee  !  thy  death,  thy  shame, 

Our  sinful  hearts  to  share  ! 
0  memory,  leave  no  other  name 
But  his  recorded  there. 

884.  S.  M.  C.  Weslet. 

Christ  our  Passover.  —  1  Cor.  5  :  7. 

1  Let  all  who  truly  bear 

The  bleeding  Saviour's  name 
Their  faithful  hearts  with  us  prepare, 
And  eat  the  Paschal  Lamb. 

2  This  eucharistic  feast 

Our  every  want  supplies, 
And  still  we  by  his  death  are  blest, 
And  share  his  sacrifice. 

3  We  too  with  him  are  dead, 

And  shall  with  him  arise  ; 
The  cross  on  which  he  bows  his  head 
Shall  lift  us  to  the  skies. 

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THE    CHURCH. 
885.  C.  M.  Montgomery. 

This  do  in  Remembrance  of  Me.  —  Luke  22  :  19. 

1  According  to  thy  gracious  word, 

In  meek  humility, 
This  will  I  do,  my  dying  Lord, — 
I  will  remember  thee. 

2  Thy  body,  broken  for  my  sake, 

My  bread  from  heaven  shall  be ; 
Thy  testamental  cup  I  take, 
And  thus  remember  thee. 

3  When  to  the  cross  I  turn  my  eyes, 

And  rest  on  Calvary, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  my  Sacrifice, 
I  must  remember  thee. 

4  Remember  thee,  and  all  thy  pains, 

And  all  thy  love  to  me  — 
Yea,  while  a  breath,  a  pulse  remains, 
Will  I  remember  thee. 

5  And  when  these  failing  lips  grow  dumb, 

And  mind  and  memory  flee, 
When  thou  shalt  in  thy  kingdom  come, 
Jesus,  remember  me. 

886.  S.  M.  Bonail 

They  overcame  by  the  Blood  of  the  Lamb.  —  Rev.  12: 11. 

1  We  thank  thee  for  the  blood, 

The  blood  of  Christ  thy  Son  ; 
The  blood  by  which  our  peace  is  made, 
Our  victory  is  won. 

2  We  thank  thee  for  the  grace 

Descending  from  above, 
That  overflows  our  widest  guilt, 
Th'  eternal  Father's  love. 

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3  We  thank  thee  for  the  hope, 

So  glad,  and  sure,  and  clear ; 
It  holds  the  drooping  spirit  up 
Till  the  long  dawn  appear. 

4  We  thank  thee  for  the  crown 

Of  glory  and  of  life  ; 
'Tis  no  poor  withering  wreath  of  earth, 
Man's  prize  in  mortal  strife  :  — 

5  'Tis  incorruptible, 

And  never  fades  away  ; 
It  shines  with  jewels  bright  and  fair 
In  an  eternal  day. 


887.  S.  M.  Paul  Gerhard. 

He  was  wounded  for  our  Transgressions.  —  Is.  53  :  6. 

1  Ah,  wounded  Head  !  Must  thou 

Endure  such  shame  and  scorn ! 
The  blood  is  trickling  from  thy  brow, 
Piereed  by  the  crown  of  thorn. 

2  Thou,  who  wast  crowned  on  high 

With  light  and  majesty, 
In  deep  dishonor  here  must  die; 
Yet  here  I  welcome  thee. 

3  My  Saviour,  own  me  thine  ; 

Thy  lamb,  0  Shepherd,  lead  ; 
What  richest  blessings,  Source  divine, 
Daily  from  thee  proceed  ! 

4  How  oft  thy  love  has  fed 

My  soul  with  angels'  food ! 
How  oft  thy  Spirit  o'er  me  shed 
Its  stores  of  heavenly  good ! 


THE    CHURCH. 

885.  C.    M.  MONTGOMEBT. 

This  do  in  Remembrance  of  Me. —  Luke  22  :  19. 

1  According  to  thy  gracious  word, 

In  meek  humility, 
This  will  I  do,  my  dying  Lord, — 
I  will  remember  thee. 

2  Thy  body,  broken  for  my  sake, 

My  bread  from  heaven  shall  be ; 
Thy  testamental  cup  I  take, 
And  thus  remember  thee. 

3  When  to  the  cross  I  turn  my  eyes, 

And  rest  on  Calvary, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  my  Sacrifice, 
I  must  remember  thee. 

4  Remember  thee,  and  all  thy  pains, 

And  all  thy  love  to  me  — 
Yea,  while  a  breath,  a  pulse  remains, 
Will  I  remember  thee. 

5  And  when  these  failing  lips  grow  dumb, 

And  mind  and  memory  flee, 
When  thou  shalt  in  thy  kingdom  come, 
Jesus,  remember  me. 

886.  S.  M.  Bonab, 

They  overcame  by  the  Blood  of  the  Lamb.  —  Rev.  12: 11. 

1  We  thank  thee  for  the  blood, 

The  blood  of  Christ  thy  Son  ; 
The  blood  by  which  our  peace  is  made, 
Our  victory  is  won. 

2  We  thank  thee  for  the  grace 

Descending  from  above, 
That  overflows  our  widest  guilt, 
Tli'  eternal  Father's  love. 

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3  We  thank  thee  for  the  hope, 

So  glad,  and  sure,  and  clear ; 
It  holds  the  drooping  spirit  up 
Till  the  long  dawn  appear. 

4  We  thank  thee  for  the  crown 

Of  glory  and  of  life  ; 
'Tis  no  poor  withering  wreath  of  earth, 
Man's  prize  in  mortal  strife  :  — 

5  'Tis  incorruptible, 

And  never  fades  away  ; 
It  shines  with  jewels  bright  and  fair 
In  an  eternal  day. 

887.  S.  M.  Paul  Geruard. 

He  wag  wounded  for  our  Transgressions.  —  Is.  53  :  5. 

1  Ah,  wounded  Head  !  Must  thou 

Endure  such  shame  and  scorn ! 
The  blood  is  trickling  from  thy  brow, 
Pierced  by  the  crown  of  thorn. 

2  Thou,  who  wast  crowned  on  high 

With  light  and  majesty, 
In  deep  dishonor  here  must  die; 
Yet  here  I  welcome  thee. 

3  My  Saviour,  own  me  thine  ; 

Thy  lamb,  0  Shepherd,  lead  ; 
What  richest  blessings,  Source  divine, 
Daily  from  thee  proceed  ! 

4  How  oft  thy  love  has  fed 

My  soul  with  angels'  food ! 
How  oft  thy  Spirit  o'er  me  shed 
Its  stores  of  heavenly  good ! 


THE   CHURCH. 

888.  CM.  Stennktt 

The  Lord's  Table.  — I  Cor.  10  :  21. 

1  Lord,  at  thy  table  I  behold 

The  wonders  of  thy  grace, 
But  most  of  all  admire  that  I 
Should  find  a  welcome  place. 

2  What  strange,  surprising  grace  is  this, 

That  such  a  soul  has  room ! 
My  Saviour  takes  me  by  the  hand, 
And  bids  me  freely  come. 

8  Ye  saints  below,  and  hosts  of  heaven, 
In  praise  join  all  your  powers : 
No  theme  is  like  redeeming  love, 
No  Saviour  is  like  ours. 

889.  0.  M.  E.  Taylor. 

So  making  Peace.  —  Eph.  2  :  15. 

1  0,  here,  if  ever,  God  of  love, 

Let  strife  and  hatred  cease, 
And  every  thought  harmonious  move, 
And  every  heart  be  peace. 

2  Not  here,  where,  met  to  think  on  Him 

Whose  latest  thoughts  were  ours, 
Shall  mortal  passions  come  to  dim 
The  prayer  devotion  pours. 

3  No,  gracious  Master,  not  in  vain 

Thy  life  of  love  hath  been  ; 
The  peace  thou  gav'st  may  yet  remain, 
Though  thou  no  more  art  seen. 

4  Thy  kingdom  come :  we  watch,  we  wait 

To  hear  thy  cheering  call, 
When  heaven  shall  ope  its  glorious  gate, 
■      And  God  be  all  in  all. 


ORDINANCES. 

890.  7s.  Cokhml 

I  am  the  Living  Bread.  —  John  6  :  51. 

1  Bread  of  heaven,  on  thee  we  feed, 
For  thy  flesh  is  meat  indeed  ; 
Ever  let  our  souls  be  fed 
With  this  true  and  living  bread. 

:i  Vine  of  heaven,  thy  blood  supplies 
This  blest  cup  of  sacrifice  ; 
Lord,  thy  wounds  our  healing  give  : 
To  thy  cross  we  look  and  live. 

■j  Day  by  day  with  strength  supplied 
Through  the  life  of  Him  who  died, 
Lord  of  life,  0,  let  us  be 
Rooted,  grafted,  built  on  thee  ! 

891.  L.  M. 

Will  Ye  also  go  away  t  —  John  6  .  G7. 

1  When  on  the  midnight  of  the  East, 

At  the  dead  moment  of  repose, 
Like  Hope  on  Misery's  darkened  breast, 
The  planet  of  salvation  rose,  — 

2  The  shepherd,  leaning  o'er  his  flock, 

Started,  with  broad  and  upward  gaze. 
Kneeled,  while  the  star  of  Bethlehem  broke 
On  music  wakened  into  praise. 

3  Shall  we,  for  whom  that  star  was  hung 

In  the  dark  vault  of  frowning  heaven,— 
Shall  we,  for  whom  that  strain  was  sung, 
That  song  of  peace,  and  sin  forgiven,— 

4  Shall  we,  for  whom  the  Saviour  bled, 

Careless  his  banquet's  blessings  see, 
Nor  heed  the  parting  word  that  said, 
i  Do  this  in  memory  of  me  '  ? 

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THE    CHURCH. 

892.  7s  &  6s.        Thomas  Aquinas. 

The  True  Bread  from  Heaven.  —  John  6  :  32. 

1  0  Bread  to  pilgrims  given, 

0  Food  that  angels  eat, 
0  Manna  sent  from  heaven, 

For  heaven-born  natures  meet, 
Give  us,  for  thee  long  pining, 

To  eat  till  richly  filled  ; 
Till,  earth's  delights  resigning, 

Our  every  wish  is  stilled. 

2  0  Water,  life-bestowing, 

From  out  the  Saviour's  heart, 
A  fountain  purely  flowing, 

A  fount  of  love  thou  art ; 
0,  let  us,  freely  tasting, 

Our  burning  thirst  assuage  ; 
Thy  sweetness,  never  wasting, 

Avails  from  age  to  age. 

3  Jesus,  this  feast  receiving, 

We  thee  unseen  adore  ; 
Thy  faithful  word  believing, 

We  take,  and  doubt  no  more ; 
Give  us,  thou  true  and  loving, 

On  earth  to  live  in  thee, 
Then,  death  the  veil  removing, 

Thy  glorious  face  to  see. 

893.  7  s.  Bowiuno, 

The  Love  of  Christ  constraincth  us.  —  2  Cor.  5  :  14. 

1  Not  with  terror  do  we  meet 

At  the  board  by  Jesus  spread  ; 
Not  in  mystery  drink  and  eat 
Of  the  Saviour's  wine  and  bread. 

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ORDINANCES. 

2  'Tis  his  memory  we  record, 

Tis  his  virtues  we  proclaim  ; 
Grateful  to  our  honored  Lord, 
Here  we  bless  his  sacred  name. 

3  See  him,  on  the  dreadful  day 

Of  his  mortal  agony, 
Break  the  bread,  and  hear  him  say, 
Eat  of  this,  and  think  of  me. 

4  See  him  standing  on  the  brink 

Of  the  tomb  ;  and  hark  !  he  cries, 
Take  the  cup,  and,  as  you  drink, 
0,  remember  Him  who  dies  ! 

5  Yes,  we  will  remember  thee, 

Friend  and  Saviour ;  and  thy  feast 
Of  all  services  shall  be 
Holiest  to  us  and  best. 

894.  US.  WlIlTTIER. 

Christ  present  in  the  Spirit. 

1  0,  what  though  our  feet  may  not  tread  where 

Christ  trod, 
Nor  our  ears  hear  the  dashing  of  Galilee's  flood, 
Nor  our  eyes  see  the  cross  that  he  bowed  him  to 

bear, 
Nor  our  knees  press   Gethsemane's  garden  of 

prayer ! 

2  Yet,  Loved  of  the  Father,  thy  Spirit  is  near 
To  the  meek  and  the  lowly  and  penitent  here ; 
And  the  voice  of  thy  love  is  the  same,  even  now, 
As  at  Bethany's  tomb,  or  on  Olivet's  brow. 

8  0,  the  outward  has  gone,  but  in  glory  and  power 
The  spirit  surviveth  the  things  of  an  hour ; 
Unchanged,  undecaying,  its  Pentecost  flame 
On  the  heart's  secret  altar  is  burning  the  same. 

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THE   CHURCH. 

895.  L.  M.  Watts. 

My  Blood  oj  the  New  Testament.  —  Matt.  26  :  28. 

1  'Twas  on  that  dark,  and  doleful  night, 

When  powers  of  earth  and  hell  arose 
Against  the  Son  of  God's  delight, 

And  friends  betrayed  him  to  his  foes,  — 

2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began, 

He  took  the  bread,  and  blest,  and  brake ; 
What  love  through  all  his  actions  ran ! 

What  wondrous  words  of  grace  he  spake  !  — 

3  This  is  my  body,  broke  for  sin  ; 

Receive  and  eat  the  living  food ; 
Then  took  the  cup,  and  blessed  the  wine ; 
'Tis  the  new  covenant  in  my  blood. 

4  Do  this,  he  cried,  till  time  shall  end, 

In  memory  of  your  dying  Friend  : 
Meet  at  my  table,  and  record 
The  love  of  your  departed  Lord. 

5  Jesus,  thy  feast  we  celebrate  ; 

We  show  thy  death,  we  sing  thy  name, 
Till  thou  return,  and  we  shall  eat 
The  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb. 


896.  C.    M.  SlGOURNET. 

Ye  do  shoio  the  Lord's  Death  till  He  come.  —  1  Cor.  11  :26. 

1  Lord,  may  the  spirit  of  this  feast, 

The  earnest  of  thy  love, 
Maintain  a  dwelling  in  our  breast, 
Until  we  meet  above. 

2  The  healing  sense  of  pardoned  sin, 

The  hope  that  never  tires, 
The  strength  a  pilgrim's  race  to  win, 
The  joy  that  heaven  inspires, — 


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3  Still  may  their  light  our  duties  trace 

In  lines  of  hallowed  flame, 
Like  that  upon  the  prophet's  face 
When  from  the  mount  he  came. 

4  But  if  no  more  with  kindred  dear 

The  broken  bread  we  share, 
Nor  at  the  banquet-board  appear, 
To  breathe  the  grateful  prayer.  — 

5  Forget  not,  thou  who  bore  the  woe 

Of  Calvary's  fatal  tree, 
Those  who  within  these  courts  below 
Have  thus  remembered  thee. 

897.  S.  M.  Watts. 

The  Communion  of  the  Body  of  Christ.  —  1  Cor.  10 :  16. 

1  Jesus,  the  Friend  of  man, 

Invites  us  to  his  board ; 
The  welcome  summons  we  obey, 
And  own  our  gracious  Lord. 

2  Here  we  show  forth  his  love, 

Which  spake  in  every  breath, 
Prompted  each  action  of  his  life, 
And  triumphed  in  his  death. 

3  Here  let  our  powers  unite 

His  honored  name  to  raise ; 

Let  grateful  joy  fill  every  mind* 

And  every  voice  be  praise. 

4  One  faith,  one  hope,  one  Lord, 

One  God  alone  we  know ; 
Brethren  we  are  ;  let  every  heart 
With  kind  affections  glow. 

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THE   CHURCH. 

898.  C.  M. 

The  Presence  of  Jesus, 

1  A  holy  air  is  breathing  round, 

A  fragrance  from  above  ; 
Be  every  soul  from  sense  unbound, 
Be  every  spirit  love. 

2  0  God,  unite  us  heart  to  heart 

In  sympathy  divine, 
That  we  be  never  drawn  apart, 
But  e'er  love  thee  and  thine. 

3  But,  by  the  cross  of  Jesus  taught, 

And  all  thy  gracious  word, 
Be  nearer  to  each  other  brought, 
And  nearer  to  our  Lord. 

899.  c.  M. 

God's  Presence  at  the  Communion. 

1  0  God,  unseen,  yet  ever  near, 

Thy  presence  may  we  feel ; 
And  thus,  inspired  with  holy  fear, 
Before  thy  table  kneel. 

2  Here  may  thy  faithful  people  know 

The  blessings  of  thy  love, 
The  streams  that  through  the  desert  flow, 
The  manna  from  above. 

3  We  come,  obedient  to  thy  word, 

To  feast  on  heavenly  food ; 
Our  meat  the  body  of  the  Lord, 
Our  drink  his  precious  blood. 

4  Thus  may  we  all  thy  words  obey, 

For  we,  0  God,  are  thine, 
And  go  rejoicing  on  our  way, 
Renewed  with  strength  divine. 

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ORDINANCES. 

900.  S.  M.  FuEXEsa. 

A  Communion  Hymn. 

1  0  for  a  prophet's  fire, 

0  for  an  angel's  tongue, 
To  speak  the  mighty  love  of  Him 
Who  on  the  cross  was  hung ! 

2  In  vain  our  hearts  attempt, 

In  language  meet,  to  tell 
How  through  a  thousand  sorrows  burned 
That  flame  unquenchable. 

3  Yet  would  we  praise  that  love, 

Beyond  expression  dear : 
Come,  gather  round  this  table,  then, 
And  celebrate  it  here. 

4  These  symbols  of  his  death, 

0,  with  what  power  they  speak  ! 
Prophetic  lips  and  angels'  lyres, 
Compared  with  these,  are  weak. 

5  And  shall  they  plead  in  vain 

With  our  forgetful  souls  ? 
I  cannot  thus  ungrateful  prove, 
While  love  my  heart  controls. 

901.  CM.  C.Wesley. 

The  whole  Family  in  Heaven  and  Earth.  —  Eph.  3  :  15. 

1  The  saints  on  earth  and  those  above 

But  one  communion  make  ; 
Joined  to  their  Lord  in  bonds  of  love, 
All  of  his  grace  partake. 

2  One  family,  we  dwell  in  him  : 

One  church  above,  beneath  ; 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, 
The  narrcw  stream  of  death. 

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THE    CHURCH. 

3  One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  his  command  we  bow ; 
Part  of  the  host  have  crossed  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 

4  E'en  now  to  their  eternal  home 

Some  happy  spirits  fly  ; 
And  we  are  to  the  margin  come, 
And  soon  expect  to  die. 

5  Come,  let  us  join  our  friends  above, 

Who  have  obtained  the  prize, 
And  on  the  eagle  wings  of  love 
To  joys  celestial  rise. 

6  0  God,  be  thou  our  constant  Guide ; 

Then,  when  the  word  is  given, 
Bid  death's  cold  flood  its  waves  divide, 
And  land  us  safe  in  heaven. 

902.  C.  M.  E.  Taylor. 

Neither  pray  I  for  these  alone.  —  John  17  :  20. 

1  0,  not  for  these  alone  I  pray, 

The  dying  Saviour  said, 
Though  on  his  breast  that  moment  lay 
The  loved  disciple's  head  ;  — 

2  Though  to  his  eye  that  moment  sprung 

The  kind,  the  pitying  tear 
For  those  that  eager  round  him  hung, 
His  words  of  love  to  hear. 

3  No,  not  for  them  alone  he  prayed,  — 

For  all  of  mortal  race, 
Whene'er  their  fervent  prayer  is  made, 
Where'er  their  dwelling-place. 

4  Sweet  is  the  thought,  when  here  we  meet 

His  feast  of  love  to  share ; 
And,  'mid  the  toils  of  life,  how  sweet 
The  memory  of  his  prayer ! 


ORDINANCES. 

903.  C.    M.  BiSDDOltt. 

Let  this  Mind  be  in  you  which  was  in  Christ.  —  Phil.  2  : 5. 

1  Ye  followers  of  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Who  round  his  table  draw, 
Remember  what  his  spirit  was, 
What  his  peculiar  law. 

2  The  love  which  all  his  bosom  filled 

Did  all  his  actions  guide ; 
Inspired  by  love,  he  lived  and  taught ; 
Inspired  by  love,  he  died. 

3  Let  each  the  sacred  law  fulfil ; 

Like  his  be  every  mind  ; 
Be  every  temper  formed  by  love, 
And  every  action  kind. 

904.  C.  M.  8.  GlLMAK. 

Communion  Hymn. 

1  0  God,  accept  the  sacred  hour 

Which  we  to  thee  have  given, 
And  let  this  hallowed  scene  have  power 
To  raise  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  Still  let  us  hold,  till  life  departs, 

The  precepts  of  thy  Son, 
Nor  let  our  thoughtless,  thankless  hearts 
Forget  what  he  has  done. 

8  His  true  disciples  may  we  live, 
From  all  corruption  free, 
And  humbly  learn  like  him  to  give 
Our  powers,  our  wills,  to  thee. 

4  And  oft,  along  life's  dangerous  way, 

To  smooth  our  passage  through, 
Wilt  thou  on  this  thy  holy  day 
For  us  this  scene  renew. 


THE    CHURCH. 

905.  S.  M.  C.  Wesley, 

Delight  in  the  Cononunion. 

1  0,  what  delight  is  this, 

Which  now  in  Christ  we  know,  — 
An  earnest  of  our  glorious  bliss, 
Our  heaven  begun  below  ! 

2  When  he  the  table  spreads, 

How  royal  is  the  cheer ! 
With  rapture  we  lift  up  our  heads, 
And  own  that  God  is  here. 

3  The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 

Who  died  to  die  no  more, 
Let  all  the  ransomed  sons  of  men, 
With  all  his  hosts,  adore. 

4  Let  earth  and  heaven  be  joined, 

His  glories  to  display, 
And  hymn  the  Saviour  of  mankind 
In  one  eternal  day. 

906.  C.  M.  Bkydges. 

Renewed  in  the  Spirit  of  your  Mind.  —  Eph.  4  :  23. 

1  My  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day, 

And  make  it  always  thine, 
That  I  from  thee  no  more  may  stray, 
No  more  from  thee  decline. 

2  Before  the  cross  of  Him  who  died, 

Behold,  I  prostrate  fall : 

Let  every  sin  be  crucified,- — 

Let  Christ  be  all  in  all. 

3  Let  every  thought,  and  work,  and  word, 

To  thee  be  ever  given  ; 
Then  life  shall  be  thy  service,  Lord, 
And  deatli  the  gate  of  heaven. 


FELLOWSHIP    AND    UNITY 

907.  8s  &  7s. 

Arise,  let  us  go  hence.  —  John  14  :  31. 

1  From  the  table  now  retiring, 

Which  for  us  the  Lord  hath  spread, 
May  our  souls,  refreshment  finding, 
Grow  in  all  things  like  our  Head. 

2  His  example,  by  beholding, 

May  our  lives  his  image  bear ; 

Him  our  Lord  and  Master  calling, 

His  commands  may  we  revere. 

3  Love  to  God  and  man  displaying, 

Walking  steadfast  in  his  way, 
Joy  attend  us  in  believing, 

Peace  from  God,  through  endless  day. 


FELLOWSHIP    AND    UNITY. 
908.  C.  M.  C.  Wesley. 

Of  one  Heart  and  of  one  Soul.  —  Acts  4  :  32. 

1  Blest  be  the  dear,  uniting  love 

That  will  not  let  us  part : 

Our  bodies  may  far  off  remove, 

We  still  are  one  in  heart. 

2  Joined  in  one  spirit  to  our  Head, 

Where  he  appoints  we  go  ; 
We  still  in  Jesus'  footsteps  tread, 
And  show  his  praise  below. 

3  Partakers  of  the  Saviour's  grace^ 

The  same  in  mind  and  heart, 
Not  joy,  nor  grief,  nor  time,  nor  place, 
Nor  life,  nor  death,  can  part. 

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THE    CHURCH. 

909.  S.  M.  Fawcett. 

Ye  are  all  one  in  Christ  Jesus.  —  Gal.  3  :  28. 

1  Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds 

Our  hearts  in  Christian  love  : 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 

We  pour  our  ardent  prayers ; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear ; 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part, 

It  gives  us  inward  pain  ; 
But  we  shall  still  be  joined  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  This  glorious  hope  revives 

Our  courage  by  the  way, 
While  each  in  expectation  lives, 
And  longs  to  see  the  day. 

6  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 

And  sin  we  shall  be  free, 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Through  all  eternity. 

910.  CM.  Swain. 

Love  as  Brethren.  —  1  Tot.  3  :  8. 

1  How  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight, 
When  those  who  love  the  Lord 
In  one  another's  peace  delight, 
And  so  fulfil  his  word  ! 

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FELLOWSHIP    AND   UNITY. 

2  When  each  can  feel  his  brother's  sigh, 

And  with  him  bear  a  part ! 
When  sorrow  flows  from  eye  to  eye, 
And  joy  from  heart  to  heart! 

3  When,  free  from  envy,  scorn,  and  pride, 

Our  wishes  all  above, 
Each  can  his  brother's  failings  hide, 
And  show  a  brother's  love  ! 

4  Let  love,  in  one  delightful  stream, 

Through  every  bosom  flow, 
And  union  sweet  and  dear  esteem 
In  every  action  glow. 

5  Love  is  the  golden  chain  that  oinds 

The  happy  souls  above  ; 
And  he's  an  heir  of  heaven  who  finds 
His  bosom  glow  with  love. 

911.  CM.  Miller. 

Being  knit  together  in  Love.  —  Col.  2  :  2. 

1  Our  souls,  by  love  together  knit, 

Cemented,  joined  in  one, 
One  hope,  one  heart,  one  mind,  one  voice., 
'Tis  heaven  on  earth  begun. 

2  The  little  cloud  increases  still  ; 

The  heavens  are  big  with  rain ; 
We  haste  to  catch  the  teeming  shower, 
And  all  its  moisture  drain. 

3  A  rill,  a  stream,  a  torrent  flows, 

But  pour  a  mighty  flood  ; 
0,  sweep  the  nations,  shake  the  earth, 

Till  all  proclaim  thee  Lord. 
i  And  when  thou  mak'st  thy  jewels  up, 

And  sett'st  thy  starry  crown, 
When  all  thy  sparkling  gems  shall  shine, 

Proclaim  us,  Lord,  thine  own. 

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THE   CHURCH. 

912.  7s.  C.Wesley. 

All  ye  are  Brethren.  —  Matt.  2^  :  8. 

1  Lord,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 
Perfecting  the  church  below, 
Steadfast  ma)7  we  cleave  to  thee ; 
Love  the  mystic  union  be. 

2  Join  our  faithful  spirits,  join 
Each  to  each,  and  all  to  thine : 
Lead  us,  through  the  paths  of  peace, 
On  to  perfect  holiness. 

3  Sweetly  may  we  all  agree, 
Touched  with  softest  sympathy  : 
There  is  neither  bond  nor  free, 
Great  nor  servile,  Lord,  in  thee. 

4  Love,  like  death,  hath  all  destroyed, 
Rendered  all  distinctions  void  ; 
Names,  and  sects,  and  parties  fall : 
Thou,  0  Christ,  art  all  in  all. 

913.  S.  M.  Beddome. 

For  ye  are  all  one  in  Christ  Jesus.  —  Gal.  3  :  28. 

1  Let  party  names  no  more 

The  Christian  world  o'erspread  ; 
Gentile  and  Jew,  and  bond  and  free, 
Are  one  in  Christ  their  Head. 

2  Among  the  saints  on  earth 

Let  mutual  love  be  found  — 
Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance, 
With  mutual  blessings  crowned. 

o  Thus  will  the  church  below 
Resemble  that  above, 
Where  springs  of  purest  pleasure  rise, 
And  every  heart  is  love. 


FELLOWSHIP   AND    UNITY. 

914.  7s.  ZlNZENDORF. 

Love  one  another  as  I  have  lovea  you.  —  John  15  :  12. 

1  Heart  and  heart  together  bound, 

Seek  in  God  your  true  repose ; 
In  your  love  the  price  be  found 
Of  your  Saviour's  love  and  woes. 

2  If  your  bonds  are  yet  too  weak, 

If  but  fragile  yet  they  prove, 
Help  from  his  good  Spirit  seek 

Who  makes  strong  the  chains  of  love. 

8  0  thou  truest  Friend,  unite 
All  thy  consecrated  band, 
That  their  hearts  be  set  aright 
To  fulfil  thy  last  command. 

4  Let  us  live,  0  Christ,  at  one, 
As  thou  with  the  Father  art, 
That  through  all  the  world  be  none 
Of  thy  members  left  apart. 

915.  CM.  Montgomery. 

TAcl  Universal  Bond  of  Love. 

1  The  glorious  universe  around, 

The  heavens  with  all  their  train, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars,  are  firmly  bound 
In  one  mysterious  chain. 

2  In  one  fraternal  bond  of  love, 

One  fellowship  of  mind, 
The  saints  below  and  saints  above 
Their  bliss  and  glory  find. 

3  Here,  in  their  house  of  pilgrimage, 

Thy  statutes  are  their  song ; 
There,  through  one  bright,  eternal  age, 
Thy  praises  they  prolong. 

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THE    CHURCH. 

916.  II.  M.  Robinson. 

One  Lord,  one  Faith,  one  Baptism.  —  Eph.  4  : 5. 

1  One  sole  baptismal  sign, 

One  Lord,  below,  above, 
One  faith,  one  hope  divine. 

One  only  watchword  —  Love: 
From  different  temples  though  it  rise, 
One  song  ascendeth  to  the  skies. 

2  Our  sacrifice  is  one  ; 

One  Priest  before  the  throne  ; 
The  slain,  the  risen  Son, 

Redeemer,  Lord  alone ; 
And  sighs,  from  contrite  hearts  that  spring, 
Our  chief,  our  choicest  offering. 

3  Head  of  thy  church  beneath, 

The  catholic,  the  true, 
On  all  her  members  breathe ; 
Her  broken  frame  renew : 
Then  shall  thy  perfect  will  be  done, 
When  Christians  love  and  live  as  one. 

917.  C.  M.  Suit***. 

Hope  of  future  Meeting. 

1  Hail,  sweetest,  dearest  tie,  that  binds 

Our  glowing  hearts  in  one ; 
Hail,  sacred  hope,  that  tunes  our  minds 
To  harmony  divine. 

2  What  though  the  northern,  wintry  blast 

Shall  howl  around  our  cot  ? 
What  though  beneath  an  eastern  sky 
Be  cast  our  distant  lot  ? 

3  No  lingering  look,  no  parting  sigh, 

Our  future  meeting  knows ; 
There  friendship  beams  from  every  eyo, 
And  love  immortal  glows. 

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GROWTH    AND    FUTURE   GLORY. 

0  sacred  hope !  0  blissful  hope  ! 

Which  Jesus'  grace  hath  given ; 
The  hope,  when  days  and  years  are  past3 

We  all  shall  meet  in  heaven. 


GROWTH    AND    FUTURE    GLORY. 
918.  L.  M. 

We  hanged  our  Harps  upon  the  Willoics.  —  Ps.  137  :  2. 

1  Why,  on  the  bending  willows  hung, 

Israel,  still  sleeps  thy  tuneful  string  ?- 
Still  mute  remains  thy  sullen  tongue, 
And  Zion's  song  denies  to  sing  ? 

2  Awake  !  thy  sweetest  raptures  raise  ; 

Let  harp  and  voice  unite  their  strains ; 
Thy  promised  King  his  sceptre  sways ; 
Jesus,  thine  own  Messiah,  reigns ! 

3  No  taunting  foes  the  song  require  ; 

No  strangers  mock  thy  captive  chain  ; 
But  friends  provoke  the  silent  lyre, 
And  brethren  ask  the  holy  strain. 

4  Nor  fear  thy  Salem's  hills  to  wrong, 

If  other  lands  thy  triumph  share  : 
A  heavenly  city  claims  thy  song ; 
A  brighter  Salem  rises  there. 

5  By  foreign  streams  no  longer  roam  ; 

Nor,  weeping,  think  of  Jordan's  flood : 
In  every  clime  behold  a  home, 
In  every  temple  see  thy  God. 

5G3 


THE    CHURCH. 

919.  CM.  MONTGOilKKT 
The  captive  Exile  hasteneth.  —  Is.  51 :  14. 

t  Daughter  of  Zion,  from  the  dust 
Exalt  thy  fallen  head ; 
Again  in  thy  Redeemer  trust,  — 
He  calls  thee  from  the  dead. 

2  Awake,  awake  !  put  on  thy  strength, 

Thy  beautiful  array ; 
The  day  of  freedom  dawns  at  length  — 
The  Lord's  appointed  day. 

3  Rebuild  thy  walls,  thy  bounds  enlarge, 

And  send  thy  heralds  forth  ; 
Say  to  the  south,  Give  up  thy  charge, 
And,  Keep  not  back,  0  north. 

4  They  come,  they  come  ;  thine  exiled  bands, 

Where'er  they  rest  or  roam, 
Have  heard  thy  voice  in  distant  lands, 
And  hasten  to  their  home. 

920.  L.   M.  DODDRIDGl  . 
Aicake  !  put  on  thy  Strength,  O  Zion.  —  Is.  52  : 1. 

1  Triumphant  Zion,  lift  thy  head 

From  dust,  and  darkness,  and  the  dead  ; 
Though  humbled  long,  awake  at  length, 
And  gird  thee  with  thy  Saviour's  strength 

2  Put  all  thy  beauteous  garments  on, 
And  let  thy  various  charms  be  known  : 
Then,  decked  in  robes  of  righteousness, 
The  world  thy  glories  shall  confess. 

3  God,  from  on  high,  thy  groans  will  hear; 
His  hand  thy  ruins  shall  repair ; 

Nor  will  thy  watchful  Monarch  cease 
To  iruard  thee  in  eternal  peace. 

6G4 


GROWTH    AND    FUTURE    GLOBT. 

921.  7s.  Palmer. 

Thanksgiving  for  a  Revival. 

1  Fount  of  everlasting  love, 

Rich  thy  streams  of  mercy  are : 
Flowing  purely  from  above, 

Beauty  marks  their  course  afar. 

2  Lo,  thy  church,  thy  garden,  now 

Blooms  beneath  the  heavenly  shower ; 
Sinners  feel,  and  melt,  and  bow  : 
Mild,  yet  mighty,  is  thy  power. 

3  God  of  grace,  before  thy  throne, 

Here  our  warmest  thanks  we  bring  ; 
Thine  the  glory,  thine  alone : 
Loudest  praise  to  thee  we  sing. 

4  Hear,  0,  hear  our  grateful  song ; 

Let  thy  Spirit  still  descend  ; 
Roll  the  tide  of  grace  along, 

Widening,  deepening,  to  the  end. 

922.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Unto  Thee  shall  all  Flesh  come.  —  Ps.  65  :  2. 

1  The  praise  of  Zion  waits  for  thee, 

Great  God,  and  praise  becomes  thy  house ; 
There  shall  thy  saints  thy  glory  see, 
And  there  perform  their  public  vows. 

2  0  Thou  whose  mercy  bends  the  skies 

To  save  when  humble  sinners  pray, 
All  lands  to  thee  shall  lift  their  eyes, 
And  grateful  isles  of  every  sea. 

3  Soon  shall  the  flocking  nations  run 

To  Zion's  hill  and  own  their  Lord  ; 
The  rising  and  the  setting  sun 

Shall  see  the  Saviour's  name  adored. 

565 


THE    CHURCH. 

923.  C.  M.  Watts. 

The  Time  to  favor  Her  is  come.  —  Ps.  .  02  :  13. 

1  Let  Zion  and  her  sons  rejoice  : 

Behold  the  promised  hour ! 
Her  God  hath  heard  her  mourning  voice, 
And  comes  t'  exalt  his  power. 

2  Her  dust  and  ruins  that  remain 

Are  precious  in  our  eyes  ; 
Those  ruins  shall  be  built  again, 
And  all  that  dust  shall  rise. 

3  The  Lord  will  raise  Jerusalem, 

And  stand  in  glory  there ; 
Nations  shall  bow  before  his  name, 
And  kings  attend  with  fear. 

4  He  frees  the  soul  condemned  to  death, 

Nor,  when  his  saints  complain, 
Shall  it  be  said  that  praying  breath 
Was  ever  spent  in  vain. 

5  This  shall  be  known  when  we  are  dead, 

And  left  on  long  record, 
That  nations  yet  unborn  may  read, 
And  trust  and  praise  the  Lord. 

924.  7s.  c.  weslet. 

There  ariseth  a  little  Cloud.  —  1  Kings  18  :  44. 

1  Saw  ye  not  the  cloud  arise, 

Little  as  a  human  hand  ? 
Now  it  spreads  along  the  skies, 
Hangs  o'er  all  the  thirsty  land. 

2  Lo,  the  promise  of  a  shower 

Drops  already  from  above  ; 
But  the  Lord  will  shortly  pour 
.  All  the  blessings  of  his  love. 

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GROWTH    iND    FUTURE   GLORY. 

3  When  he  first  the  work  begun, 

Small  and  feeble  was  his  day ; 
Now  the  word  doth  swiftly  run, 
Now  it  wins  its  widening  way. 

4  More  and  more  it  spreads  and  grows, 

Ever  mighty  to  prevail ; 
Sin's  strongholds  it  now  o'erthrows, 
Shakes  the  trembling  gates  of  hell. 

5  Sons  of  God,  your  Saviour  praise  ; 

He  the  door  hath  opened  wide ; 
He  hath  given  the  word  of  grace  : 
Jesus'  word  is  glorified. 

925.  8s,  7s  &  4.  Kelly. 

Hear,  O  Israel;  I  am  tliy  God.  —  Ps.  50  :  7. 

1  On  the  mountain's  top  appearing, 

Lo,  the  sacred  herald  stands, 
Welcome  news  to  Zion  bearing  — 
Zion,  long  in  hostile  lands  : 

Mourning  captive, 
God  himself  will  loose  thy  bands. 

2  God,  thy  God,  will  now  restore  thee  ; 

He  himself  appears  thy  Friend  ; 
All  thy  foes  shall  flee  before  thee ; 
Here  their  boasts  and  triumphs  end: 

Great  deliverance 
Zion's  King  vouchsafes  to  send. 

3  Enemies  no  more  shall  trouble  ; 

•All  thy  wrongs  shall  be  redressed  ; 
For  thy  shame  thou  slialt  have  double, 
In  thy  Maker's  favor  blest  : 

All  thy  conflicts 
End  in  everlasting  rest. 

567 


THE    CHURCH. 

926.  S.  M.  Browne. 

Lord,  revive  Thy  Work.  —  Hab.  3  :2. 

1  0  Lord,  thy  work  revive 

In  Zion's  gloomy  hour, 
And  make  her  dying  graces  live  * 
By  thy  restoring  power. 

2  Awake  thy  chosen  few 

To  fervent,  earnest  prayer ; 

Again  their  sacred  vows  renew, 

Thy  blesse'd  presence  share. 

3  Thy  Spirit  then  will  speak 

Through  lips  of  feeble  clay, 
And  hearts  of  adamant  will  break, 
And  rebels  will  obey. 

4  Lord,  lend  thy  gracious  ear; 

0,  listen  to  our  cry; 
0,  come  and  bring  salvation  here  : 
Our  hopes  on  thee  rely. 

927.  C.  M.  Bonar. 

Fear  not,  little  Flock.  —Luke  12  :  32. 

1  Church  of  the  ever-living  God, 

The  Father's  gracious  choice, 
Amid  the  voices  of  this  earth 
How  feeble  is  thy  voice  ! 

2  A  little  flock  !  —  so  calls  He  thee, 

Who  bought  thee  with  his  blood  ; 
A  little  flock,  disowned  of  men, 
But  owned  and  loved  of  God. 

8  Not  many  rich  or  noble  called, 
Not  many  great  or  wise  ; 
They  whom  God  makes  his  kings  and  priests 
Are  poor  in  human  eyes. 

608 


GROWTH  AND  FUTURE  GLORY. 

4  But  the  chief  Shepherd  comes  at  length ; 

Their  feeble  days  are  o'er ; 
No  more  a  handful  in  the  earth, 
A  little  flock  no  more. 

5  Then,  entering  th'  eternal  halls 

In  robes  of  victory, 
That  mighty  multitude  shall  keep 
The  joyous  jubilee. 

6  Unfading  palms  they  bear  aloft, 

Unfaltering  songs  they  sing, 
Unending  festival  they  keep, 
In  presence  of  the  King. 

928.  8s,  7s  &  4. 

The  Day  spring  from  on  High.  —  Luke  1  :  78. 

1  Christian,  see !  the  orient  morning 

Breaks  along  the  heathen  sky  ; 
Lo,  the  expected  day  is  dawning  — 
Glorious  Dayspring  from  on  high  ; 

Hallelujah  ! 
Hail  the  Dayspring  from  on  high  ! 

2  Zion's  Sun,  salvation  beaming, 

Gilding  now  the  radiant  hills, 
Rise  and  shine,  till,  brighter  gleaming, 
All  the  wrorld  thv  glory  fills ; 

Hallelujah ! 
Hail  the  Dayspring  from  on  high ! 

3  Lord  of  every  tribe  and  nation, 

Spread  thy  truth  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Spread  the  light  of  thy  salvation 
Till  it  shine  on  every  soul ; 

Hallelujah ! 
Hail  the  Dayspring  from  on  high ! 


THE   CHURCH. 

929.  C.  M.  Logan. 

Let  the  Cities  lift  up  their  Voice.  —  Is.  42  :  11. 

1  Sing  to  the  Lord  in  joyful  strains; 

Let  earth  his  praise  resound  ; 
Ye,  too,  who  on  the  ocean  dwell, 
And  fill  the  isles  around, 

2  0  city  of  the  Lord,  begin 

The  universal  song, 
And  let  the  scattered  villages 
Thy  joyful  notes  prolong. 

3  Let  Kedar's  wilderness  afar 

Lift  up  the  lonely  voice  ; 
And  let  the  tenants  of  the  rock 
With  accent  rude  rejoice. 

4  0,  from  the  streams  of  distant  lands, 

Unto  Jehovah  sing ; 
And,  joyful,  from  the  mountain-tops 
Shout  to  the  Lord,  the  King. 

5  Let  all  combined,  with  one  accord, 

Jehovah's  glories  raise, 
Till,  in  remotest  bounds  of  earth, 
The  nations  sound  his  praise. 

930.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Then  will  the  Lord  pity  his  People.  —  Joel  2  :  18. 

1  Pity  the  nations,  0  our  God  ; 

Constrain  the  earth  to  come  ; 
Send  thy  victorious  word  abroad, 
And  bring  the  strangers  home. 

2  We  long  to  sec  thy  churches  full, 

That  all  thy  faithful  race 
May,  with  one  voice,  and  heart,  and  soul, 
Sing  thy  redeeming  grace. 

570 


GROWTH    AND    FUTURE   GLORY. 

931.  lis. 

Arise,  shine,  for  thy  Light  is  come.  —  Is.  GO  :  1. 

1  Daughter  of  Zion,  awake  from  thy  sadness  ; 
Awake,  for  thy  foes  shall  oppress  thee  no  more  , 

Bright  o'er  thv  hills  dawns  the  davstar  of  gladness  ; 
Arise!  for  the  night  of  thy  sorrow  is  o'er.. 

2  Strong  were  thy  foes ;  but  the  arm  that  subdued 

them, 

And  scattered  their  legions,  was  mightier  far. 
They  fled,  like  the  chaff,  from  the  scourge  that  pur- 
sued them  ;  [war. 

For  vain  were  their  steeds  and  their  chariots  of 

3  Daughter  of  Zion,  the  Tower  that  hath  saved  thee 
Extolled  with  the  harp  and  the  timbrel  should  be  : 

Shout!  for  the  foe  is  destroyed  that  enslaved  thee, 
Th'  oppressor  is  vanquished,  and  Zion  is  free. 

932.  (J     7s.  C'OWl'EM 

Thou  shalt  call  thy  Walls  Sanation.  —  Is.  60  :  18. 

1  Hear  what  God,  the  Lord,  hath  spoken  : 

0  my  people,  faint  and  few, 
Comfortless,  afflicted,  broken, 

Fair  abodes  I  build  for  you  ; 
Scenes  of  heartfelt  tribulation 

Shall  no  more  perplex  your  ways ; 
You  shall  name  your  walls  Salvation, 

And  your  gates  shall  all  be  Praise. 

2  Ye,  no  more  your  suns  descending, 

Waning  moons  no  more  shall  see, 
But,  your  griefs  forever  ending, 

Find  eternal  noon  in  me  ; 
God  shall  rise,  and,  shining  o'er  you, 

Change  to  day  the  gloom  of  night ; 
He,  the  Lord,  shall  be  your  glory, 

God  your  everlasting  light. 

571 


THE   CHORCH. 

933.  7s  &   6s.  MONTGCMHBT. 

All  Nations  shall  be  blest  in  Him.  —  Ps.  72  :  17. 

1  Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 

Great  David's  greater  Son  ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun  ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free, 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  shall  come  down  like  sliowers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth  ; 
And  joy  and  hope,  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  his  path  to  birth ; 
Before  him,  on  the  mountains, 

Shall  Peace,  the  herald,  go ; 
And  Righteousness,  in  fountains, 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

3  For  him  shall  prayer  unceasing 

And  daily  vows  ascend  ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing  — 

A  kingdom  without  end  : 
O'er  every  foe  victorious, 

He  on  his  throne  shall  rest, 
From  age  to  age  more  glorious, 

All  blessing  and  all  blest. 

934.  S.  M.  Johns. 

Thy  Kingdom  come.  —  Matt.  6:  10. 

1  Come,  kingdom  of  our  God, 

Sweet  reign  of  light  and  love  : 
Shed  peace,  and  hope,  and  joy  abroad, 
And  wisdom  from  above. 


GROWTH    AND    FUTURE   GLORY. 

2  Over  our  spirits  first 

Extend  thy  healing  reign  ; 
There  raise  and  quench  the  sacred  thirst 
That  never  pains  again. 

3  Come,  kingdom  of  our  God, 

And  make  the  broad  earth  thine  ; 
Stretch  o'er  her  lands  and  isles  the  rod 
That  flowers  with  grace  divine. 

4  Soon  may  all  tribes  be  blest 

With  fruit  from  life's  glad  tree  ; 
And  in  its  shade  like  brothers  rest, 
Sons  of  one  family. 

935.  H.  M.  Doddridge. 

Gird  on  the  Sword,  O  Most  Mighty.  —  Ps.  45  : 3. 

1  Gird  on  thy  conquering  sword, 

Ascend  thy  shining  car, 

And  march,  almighty  Lord, 

To  wage  the  holv  war : 


Before  his  wdieels, 
In  glad  surprise, 


Ye  valleys  rise, 
And  sink,  ye  hills. 


2  Before  thine  awful  face, 

Millions  of  foes  shall  fall, 
The  captives  of  thy  grace  — 
That  grace  which  conquers  all 


The  world  shall  know, 
Great  King  of  king* 


What  wondrous  things 
Thine  arm  can  do. 


3  Here,  too,  my  willing  soul, 
Bend  thy  triumphant  way 
Here  every  foe  control, 
And  all  thy  power  display 


My  heart,  thy  throne, 
Great  Sovereign,  see. 


Bows  low  to  thee, 
To  thee  alone. 


THE    CHURCH. 

936.  l.  M.  Kf.lit. 

Arise,  shine ;  for  thy  Light  is  come.  —  Is.  60  :  1. 

1  Arise,  arise  !  with  joy  survey 
The  glory  of*  the  latter  day  : 
Already  is  the  dawn  begun 

Which  marks  at  hand  the  rising  sun. 

2  Behold  the  way  to  Zion's  hill, 
Where  Israel's  God  delights  to  dwell : 
He  fixes  there  his  lofty  throne, 

And  calls  the  sacred  place  his  own. 

3  Auspicious  dawn,  thy  rising  ray 
With  joy  we  view,  and  hail  the  day  : 
Great  Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise, 
And  fill  the  world  with  glad  surprise. 

937.  7s. 

Give  Place  to  me,  that  I  may  dwell.  —  Is.  -40  :  '20. 

1  Give  us  room,  that  we  may  dwell, 

Zion's  children  cry  aloud  : 
See  their  numbers  —  how  they  swell ! 
How  they  gather  like  a  cloud ! 

2  0,  how  bright  the  morning  seems  ! 

Brighter  from  so  dark  a  night: 
Zion  is  like  one  that  dreams, 
Filled  with  wonder  and  delight. 

3  Lo,  thy  sun  goes  down  no  more ; 

God  himself  will  be  thy  light; 
All  that  caused  thee  grief  before 
Buried  lies  in  endless  night. 

4  Zion,  now  arise  and  shine: 

Lo,  thy  light  from  heaven  is  come  : 

These  that  crowd  from  far  are  thine  ; 

Give  thy  sons  and  daughters  room. 


GROWTH    AND    I'UIUKE   GLORY. 

938.  7S  &    0-. 

The  Trees  of  the  Field  shall  clap  their  Hands.  —  Is.  oft:  12 

1  When  shall  the  voice  of  singing 

Flow  joyfully  along  ? 
When  hill  and  valley,  ringing 

With  one  triumphant  song, 
Proclaim  the  contest  ended. 

Ana  Him  who  once  was  slain, 
Again  to  earth  descended, 

In  righteousness  to  reign  ': 

2  Then  from  the  craggy  mountains 

The  sacred  shout  shall  fly  : 
And  shady  vales  and  fountains 

Shall  echo  the  reply  : 
High  tower  and  lowly  dwelling 

Shall  Bend  the  chorus  round, 
All  hallelujah  swelling 

In  one  eternal  sound. 

939.  7s  &  -r«.  &>.  F.  Smith. 
The  Angel  of  the  Lord.  —  V,<-..  1 1 :  0. 

1  Onward  speed  thy  conquering  flight, 

Angel,  onward  speed: 
Cast  abroad  thy  radiant  light, 
Bid  the  shades  recede  ; 

2  Tread  the  idols  in  the  dust, 

Heathen  lanes  destroy ; 
Spread  the  gospel's  love  and  trust, 
Spread  the  gospel's  joy. 

3  Now  the  Lord  his  kingdom  takes, 

Thrones  and  empires  fall ; 
Now  the  joyous  song  awakes, 
4  God  is  All  in  All!' 

575 


CHRISTIAN    PHILANTHROPY. 

CHRISTIAN   PHILANTHROPY. 

MISSIONS. 
940.  8s,  7s  &  4.  S.  F.  Smith 

The  Missionary's  Farewell. 

1  Yes,  my  native  land,  I  love  thee  ; 

All  thy  scenes,  I  love  them  well : 
Home,  and  friends,  and  happy  country, 
Can  I  bid  you  all  farewell  ? 

Can  I  leave  you, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell  ? 

2  Scenes  of  sacred  peace  and  pleasure, 

Holy  days  and  Sabbath  bell, 
Richest,  brightest,  sweetest  treasure, 
Can  I  —  can  I  say,  Farewell  ? 

Can  I  leave  you, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell  ? 

3  Yes,  I  hasten  from  you  gladly  : 

To  the  strangers  let  me  tell 
How  he  died — the  blessed  Saviour  — 
To  redeem  a  world  from  hell : 

Let  mo  hasten 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell. 

4  Bear  me  on,  thou  restless  ocean, 

From  the  scenes  I  love  so  well : 
Heaves  my  heart  with  warm  emotion, 
While  I  go  far  hence  to  dwell : 

Glad  I  bid  thee, 
Native  land,  farewell,  farewell ! 

576 


MISSIONS. 

941.  7s  &  6s.  Hebek. 

Missionary  Hymn. 

1  From  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 

From  India's  coral  strand,-  • 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand,   - 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, — 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle, 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile  ; 
Tn  vain,  with  lavish  kindness, 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown  : 
The  heathen,  in  his  blindness, 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, — 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 
Salvation  !  0,  salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  each  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Till  o'er'  our  ransomed  nature 

The  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain, 
The  mighty  King  and  Saviour, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

577 


CHRISTIAN  PHILANTHROPY. 

942.  6s  &  4s. 

Go  ye  into  all  the  World.  —  Mark  16  :  15. 

1  Sound,  sound  the  truth  abroad  : 
Bear  ye  the  word  of  God 

Through  the  wide  world  : 
Tell  what  our  Lord  hath  done ; 
Tell  how  the  day  was  won, 
And  from  his  lofty  throne 

Satan  is  hurled. 

2  Far  over  sea  and  land  — 

Tis  our  Lord's  own  command  — 

Bear  ye  his  name  : 
Bear  it  to  every  shore ; 
Regions  unknown  explore  ; 
Enter  at  every  door: 

Silence  is  shame. 

3  Ye  who,  forsaking  all 

At  your  loved  Master's  call, 

Comforts  resign, 
Soon  will  the  work  be  done ; 
Soon  will  the  prize  be  won  : 
Brighter  than  yonder  sun 

Then  shall  ye  shine. 

943.  7s.  Marsden. 

Ethiopia  shall  soon  stretch  out  her  Hands.  —  Ps.  68  :  31. 

1  Go,  ye  messengers  of  God, 

Like  the  beams  of  morning,  fly  ; 
Take  the  wonder-working  rod, 
Wave  the  banner-cross  on  high. 

2  Go  to  many  a  tropic  isle, 

In  the  bosom  of  the  deep, 
Where  the  skies  forever  smile, 
And  tli'  oppressed  forever  weep. 

678 


MISSIONS. 

8  O'er  the  pagan's  night  of  care 

Pour  the  living  light  of  heaven  ; 
Chase  away  his  wild  despair ; 
Bid  him  hope  to  be  forgiven. 

4  Where  the  golden  gates  of  day 
Open  on  the  palmy  East, 
Wide  the  bleeding  cross  display, 
Spread  the  gospel's  richest  feast. 

944.  L.  M.  Montgomery 

Wilt  Thou  not  revive  us  again t  —  Ps.  85  i  6. 

1  0  Spirit  of  the  living  God, 

In  all  thy  plenitude  of  grace, 
Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 
Descend  on  our  benighted  race. 

2  Give  tongues  of  fire  and  hearts  of  love 

To  preach  the  reconciling  word  ; 
(Jive  power  and  unction  from  above, 
Where'er  the  joyful  sound  is  heard. 

3  Be  darkness,  at  thy  coming,  light ; 

Confusion,  order,  in  thy  path  ; 
Souls  without  strength  inspire  with  might ; 
Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 

4  0  Spirit  of  the  Lord,  prepare 

All  the  round  earth  her  God  to  meet; 
Breathe  thou  abroad  like  morning  air, 
Till  hearts  of  stone  begin  to  beat. 

5  Baptize  the  nations  ;  far  and  nigh 

The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record : 
The  name  of  Jesus  glorify, 

Till  every  kindred  call  him  Lord. 

679 


CHRISTIAN    PHILANTHROPY. 

945.  L.    M.  COLLYLR. 

The  Assembly  of  the  Saints.  —  Ps.  89  :  7. 

1  Assembled  at  thy  great  command, 
Before  thy  face,  dread  King,  we  stand : 
The  voice  that  marshalled  every  star 
Has  called  thy  people  from  afar. 

2  We  meet  through  distant  lands  to  spread 
The  truth  for  which  the  martyrs  bled  ; 
Along  the  line,  to  either  pole, 

The  anthem  of  thy  praise  to  roll. 

8  Our  prayers  assist ;  accept  our  praise  ; 
Our  hopes  revive  ;  our  courage  raise  ; 
Our  counsels  aid  ;  to  each  impart 
The  single  eye,  the  faithful  heart. 

4  Forth  with  thy  chosen  heralds  come  ; 
Recall  the  wandering  spirits  home  ; 
From  Zion's  mount  send  forth  the  sound, 
To  spread  the  spacious  earth  around. 

941).  8s  &  7s.  Coxe. 

He  shall  have  Dominio7i  from  Sea  to  Sea. —  Ps.  7'2  :  8. 

1  Where  the  wilderness  is  lying, 

And  the  trees  of  ages  nod, 
Westward  in  the  desert  crying, 
Make  a  highway  for  our  God,  — 

2  Westward  till  the  church  be  kneeling 

In  the  forest  aisles  so  dim, 
And  the  wild  wood's  arches  pealing 
With  the  people's  holy  hymn. 

3  Westward  still,  0  Lord,  in  glory 

Bo  thy  bannered  cross  unfurled,  • 
Till  from  vale  and  mountain  hoary 
Rolls  the  anthem  round  the  world. 


MISSIONS. 

947.  7s  &  6s.  Lyte. 

O  that  the  Saltation  of  Israel  were  come  !  —  Ps.  14  :  7. 

1  0  that  the  Lord's  salvation 

Were  out  of  Zion  come, 
To  heal  his  ancient  nation, 
To  lead  his  chosen  home  ! 

2  How  long  the  holy  city 

Shall  heathen  feet  profane  ? 
Return,  0  Lord,  in  pity ; 
Rebuild  her  walls  again. 

3  Let  Israel,  home  returning, 

Their  lost  Messiah  see  ; 
Give  oil  of  joy  for  mourning, 
And  bind  thy  church  to  thee. 

948.  7s  &  6s.  Andkrson. 

The  Wastes  shall  be  builded.—  Ezek.  36  :  33. 

1  Our  country's  voice  is  pleading ; 

Ye  men  of  God,  arise ; 
His  providence  is  leading  ; 

The  land  before  you  lies : 
Day-gleams  are  o'er  it  brightening 

And  promise  clothes  the  soil ; 
Wide  fields,  for  harvest  whitening, 

Invite  the  reaper's  toil. 

2  Where  prairie  flowers  are  blooming, 

Plant  Sharon's  fairer  rose  ; 
The  farthest  wilds  illuming 

With  light  that  ever  glows. 
Great  Author  of  salvation, 

Haste,  haste  the  glorious  day, 
When  we,  a  ransomed  nation, 

Thy  sceptre  shall  obey. 

681 


CHRISTIAN    PHILANTHROPY. 

949.  L.  M.  Balfour. 

City  Mission. 

1  Go,  messenger  -of  peace  and  love, 

To  people  plunged  in  shades  of  night; 
Like  angels  sent  from  fields  above, 
Be  thine  to  shed  celestial  light. 

2  Go  to  the  hungry  —  food  impart; 

To  paths  of  peace  the  wanderer  guide  ; 
And  lead  the  thirsty,  panting  heart 
Where  streams  of  living  water  glide. 

3  0,  faint  not  in  the  day  of  toil ; 

When  harvest  waits  the  reaper's  hand, 
Go,  gather  in  the  glorious  spoil, 
And  joyous  in  his  presence  stand. 

4  Thy  love  a  rich  reward  shall  find 

From  Him  who  sits  enthroned  on  high ; 
For  they  who  turn  the  erring  mind 
Shall  shine  like  stars  above  the  sky. 


CHARITIES    AND    REFORMS. 
950.  C.  M. 

Hath  not  where  to  lay  His  Head.  —  Matt.  8 :  20. 

1  0  Saviour,  whom  this  holy  morn 

Gave  to  our  world  below ; 
To  mortal  want  and  labor  born, 
And  more  than  mortal  woe  ;  — 

2  Incarnate  Lord,  by  every  grief. 

By  each  temptation  tried  ; 
Who  lived  to  yield  our  ills  relief, 
And  to  redeem  us  died  ;  — 

882 


CHARITIES    AND    REFORMS. 

3  If  richly  clothed,  and  proudly  fed, 

In  dangerous  wealth  we  dwell, 
Remind  us  of  thy  manger  bed, 
And  lowly  cottage  cell. 

4  If,  pressed  by  poverty  severe, 

In  envious  want  we  pine, 
0,  may  thy  Spirit  whisper  near, 
How  poor  a  lot  was  thine. 

0  Through  fickle  fortune's  various  scene, 

From  sin  preserve  us  free  : 
Like  us,  a  mourner  thou  hast  been  ; 
May  we  rejoice  with  thee. 

951.  L.  M.  Whjitier 

Christianity. 

1  0  fairest-born  of  love  and  light, 

Yet  bending  brow  and  eye  severe 
On  all  which  pains  the  holy  sight, 

Or  wounds  the  pure  and  perfect  ear,  — 

2  The  generous  feeling,  pure  and  warm, 

Which  owns  the  rights  of  all  divine, 
The  pitying  heart,  the  helping  arm, 
The  prompt  self-sacrifice,  are  thine. 

3  Beneath  thy  broad,  impartial  eye. 

How  fade  the  lines  of  caste  and  birth  ! 
How  equal  in  their  sufferings  lie 
The  groaning  multitudes  of  earth  ! 

4  In  holy  words  which  cannot  die, 

In  thoughts  which  angels  leaned  to  knew 
Christ  gave  thy  message  from  on  high, 
Thy  mission  to  a  world  of  woe. 


CHRISTIAN    PHILANTHROPY. 

952.  c.  M. 

Forgive,  and  yt  shall  be  forgiven. —  Luke  6  :  37. 

1  Lord,  as  to  thy  dear  cross  we  flee, 

And  pray  to  be  forgiven, 
So  let  thy  life  our  pattern  be, 
And  form  our  souls  for  heaven. 

2  Help  us,  through  good  report  and  ill. 

Our  daily  cross  to  bear ; 
Like  thee,  to  do  our  Father's  will, 
Our  brothers'  griefs  to  share. 

3  Let  grace  our  selfishness  expel, 

Our  earthliness  refine, 
And  kindness  in  our  bosoms  dwell 
As  free  and  true  as  thine. 

4  If  joy  shall  at  thy  bidding  fly, 

And  grief's  dark  day  come  on, 
We,  in  our  turn,  would  meekly  cr) , 
'  Father,  thy  will  be  done.' 

5  Should,  friends  misjudge,  or  foes  defame, 

Or  brethren  faithless  prove, 
Then,  like  thine  own,  be  all  our  aim 
To  conquer  them  by  love. 

6  Kept  peaceful  in  the  midst  of  strife, 

Forgiving  and  forgiven, 
0,  may  we  lead  the  pilgrim's  life, 
And  follow  thee  to  heaven. 

953.  c.  M. 

Do  it  as  to  the  Lord,  not  to  Men.  —  Col.  3  :  23 

1   Not  only  when  ascends  the  song, 
And  soundeth  sweet  the  word, 
Not  only  'mid  the  Sabbath  throng, 
Our  souls  would  seek  the  Lord;  — 

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CHARITIES    AND    REFORMS. 

2  For,  while  we  every  yoke  would  break, 

And  every  captive  free, 
And  every  sluggish  soul  awake,  — 
Lord,  we  arc  seeking  thee. 

3  0,  mean  may  seem  the  work  we  du. 

And  vile  the  name  we  earn  ; 
But  thou,  0  Lord,  dost  search  us  through, 
Our  loyal  hearts  discern. 

4  We  lose,  we  lack,  that  men  may  gain, 

We  suffer  and  we  smile ; 
But  why  this  joy  amid  the  pain  ? 
We  seek  our  Lord  the  while. 

5  0,  everywhere,  0,  every  day, 

Thy  grace  is  still  outpoured  ; 
We  work,  we  wait,  we  smile,  we  pray, — 
Behold;  we  seek  thee,  Lord. 

954.  C.  M.  Mrs.  Brown. 

Her  Sins  are  forgiven.  —  Luke  7  :  47. 

1  As  once  the  Saviour  took  his  seat, 

Attracted  by  his  fame, 
And  lowly  bending  at  his  feet, 
A  humble  suppliant  came. 

2  Ashamed  to  lift  her  streaming  eyes, 

His  holy  glance  to  meet, 
She  poured  her  costly  sacrifice 
Upon  the  Saviour's  feet. 

3  Oppressed  with  sin  and  sorrow's  weight, 

And  sinking  in  despair, 
With  tears  she  washed  his  sacred  feet, 
And  wiped  them  with  her  hair. 

4  c  Depart  in  peace,'  the  Saviour  said  ; 

'  Thy  sins  are  all  forgiven.' 
The  trembling  sinner  raised  her  head 
In  peaceful  hope  of  heaven. 

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CHRISTIAN    PHILANTHROPY. 

955.  L.  M.  DRUMMONr 

Charity  seeketh  not  her  own.  —  1  Cor.  13 :  5. 

1  Come,  let  us  sound  her  praise  abroad, 
Sweet  Charity  —  the  child  of  God  ; 
Hers,  on  whose  kind,  maternal  breast, 
The  sheltered  babes  of  misery  rest;  — 

"l  Who,  when  she  sees  the  sufferer  bleed, 
Reckless  of  name,  or  sect,  or  creed, 
Comes  with  prompt  hand  and  look  benign 
To  bathe  his  wounds  in  oil  and  wine  ;  — 

3  Who  in  her  robe  the  sinner  hides, 

And  soothes  and  pities  while  she  chides ; 
Who  lends  an  ear  to  every  cry, 
And  asks  no  plea  but  misery. 

4  Her  tender  mercies  freely  fall, 

Like  heaven's  refreshing  dews,  on  all, 

Encircling  in  her  wide  embrace 

Her  friends,  her  foes,  the  human  race 

5  Nor  bounded  to  the  earth  alone ; 

Her  love  expands  to  worlds  unknown  — 
Wherever  Faith's  rapt  thought  has  soared, 
Or  Hope  her  upward  flight  explored. 

956.  c  M. 

Neither  do  I  condemn  thee.  —  John  8.11. 

1  0,  IF  thy  brow,  serene  and  calm, 

From  earthly  stain  is  free, 
View  not  with  scorn  the  erring  one: 
He  once  was  pure  like  thee. 

2  0,  if  the  smiles  of  love  are  thine, 

Its  joyous  ecstasy, 
Shun  not  the  poor,  forsaken  one  : 
He  once  was  loved  like  thee. 

583 


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CHARITIES    AND    RE  FORMS. 

B  And  still,  'mid  shame,  and  guilt,  and  woe, 
One  Being  loves  him  still, 
Who,  blessing  thee,  hath  poured  on  him 
The  world's  extremest  ill. 

i  He  knows  the  secret  lure  which  led 
Those  youthful  steps  astray  ; 
He  knows  that  they  who  holiest  are 
>\flght  fall  from  him  away. 

")  Then,  with  the  love  of  Him  who  said, 
'  Go  thou,  and  sin  no  more,' 
Save,  save  the  sinner  from  despair, 
And  peace  and  hope  restore. 

957.  c.  M. 

In  Thee  the  Fatherless  findeth  Mercy.  —  Hos.  14  :  3. 

1  0  gracious  Lord,  whose  mercies  rise 

Above  our  utmost  need, 
Incline  thine  ear  unto  our  cry, 
And  hear  the  orphan  plead. 

2  Bereft  of  all  a  mother's  love, 

And  all  a  father's  care, 
Lord,  whither  shall  we  flee  for  help? 
To  whom  direct  our  prayer  ? 

3  To  thee  Ave  flee,  to  thee  we  pray  ; 

Thou  shalt  our  Father  be  : 
More  than  the  fondest  parent's  care 
We  find,  0  Lord,  in  thee. 

4  Already  thou  hast  heard  our  cry, 

And  wiped  away  our  tears : 
Thy  mercy  has  a  refuge  found 
To  guard  our  helpless  years. 

5  0,  let  thy  love  descend  on  those 

Who  pity  to  us  show  ; 
Nor  let  their  children  ever  taste 
The  orphan's  cup  of  woe. 

587 


CHRISTIAN   PHILANTHROPY. 

958.  Us  &  10s.  Whittier. 

He  who  loves  God  loves  his  Brother  also.  —  1  John.  4: 21. 

1  0,  he  whom  Jesus  loved  has  truly  spoken ; 

The  holier  worship,  which  God  deigns  to  bless, 
Restores  the  lost,  and  heals  the  spirit-broken, 
And  feeds  the  widow  and  the  fatherless. 

2  Then,  brother  man,  fold  to  thy  heart  tlly  brother; 

For  where  love  dwells,  the  peace  of  God  is  there ; 
To  worship  rightly  is  to  love  each  other ; 

Each  smile  a  hymn,  each  kindly  deed  a  prayer. 

3  Follow,  with  reverent  steps,  the  great  example 

Of  Him  whose  holy  work  was  doing  good : 
So  shall  the  wide  earth  seem  our  Father's  temple, 
Each  loving  life  a  psalm  of  gratitude. 

4  Thus  shall  all  shackles  fall ;  the  stormy  clangor 

Of  wild  war-music  o'er  the  earth  shall  cease ; 
Love  shall  tread  out  the  baleful  fires  of  anger, 
And  in  its  ashes  plant  the  tree  of  peace. 

959.  s.  M. 

The  Sighing  of  the  Prisoner.  —  Ps.  79  :  11. 

1  Ye  trembling  captives,  hear  ! 

The  gospel  trumpet  sounds : 
No  music  more  can  charm  the  ear, 
Or  heal  your  heartfelt  wounds. 

2  Forgiveness,  love,  and  peace, 

Glad  heaven  aloud  proclaims  ; 
And  earth  the  Jubilee's  release 
With  eager  rapture  claims. 

3  Far,  far  to  distant  lands 

The  saving  news  shall  spread, 
And  Jesus  all  his  willing  bands 
In  glorious  triumph  lead. 


CHARITIES    AND    REFORMS. 

960.  8s  &  7s.  Francis. 

Bring  ye  all  the  Tithes  into  the  Storehouse.  —  Mai.  3  :  10. 

1  With  my  substance  I  will  honor 

My  Redeemer  and  my  Lord ; 
Were  ten  thousand  worlds  my  manor, 
All  were  nothing  to  his  word. 

2  While  the  heralds  of  salvation 

His  abounding  grace  proclaim, 
Let  his  friends,  of  every  station, 
Gladly  join  to  spread  his  fame. 

3  Be  his  kingdom  now  promoted  ; 

Let  the  earth  her  Monarch  know ; 
Be  my  all  to  him  devoted ; 
To  my  Lord  my  all  I  owe. 

4  Praise  the  Saviour,  all  ye  nations ; 

Praise  him,  all  ye  hosts  above  ; 
Shout,  with  joyful  acclamations, 
His  divine,  victorious  love. 

961.  C.  M.  Milton. 

Defend  the  Poor  and  Fatlterless.  —  Ps.  82  :  3. 

1  Lord,  Lord,  defend  the  desolate, 

And  rescue  from  the  hands 

Of  wicked  men  the  low  estate 

Of  him  that  help  demands. 

2  Visit  the  weak  and  fatherless, 

Despatch  the  poor  man's  cause, 
And  raise  the  man  in  deep  distress 
By  just  and  equal  laws. 

3  Yea,  Lord,  judge  thou  the  world  in  might, 

The  wrongs  of  earth  redress  ; 
For  thou  art  He  who  shall  by  right 
The  nations  all  possess. 

88  5** 


CHRISTIAN   PHILANTHROPY. 

962.  L.  M.  Sargent. 

Look  not  upon  the  Wine.  —  Prow  23  :  31. 

1  Slavery  and  death  the  cup  contains  ; 

Dash  to  the  earth  the  poisoned  bowl  : 
Softer  than  silk  are  iron  chains, 

Compared  with  those  that  chafe  the  soul. 

2  Hosannas,  Lord,  to  thee  we  sing, 

Whose  power  the  giant  fiend  obeys : 
What  countless  thousands  tribute  bring 
For  happier  homes  and  brighter  days ! 

3  Thou  wilt  not  break  the  bruisdd  reed, 

Nor  leave  the  broken  heart  unbound : 
The  wife  regains  a  husband  freed, 
The  orphan  clasps  a  father  found. 

4  Spare,  Lord,  the  thoughtless,  guide  the  blind, 

Till  man  no  more  shall  deem  it  just 
To  live  by  forging  chains  to  bind 
His  weaker  brother  in  the  dust. 

963.  s.  M. 

No  Drunkard  shall  inherit  God's  Kingdom.  —  1  Cor.  6  :  10. 

1  Mourn  for  the  thousands  slain, 

The  youthful  and  the  strong ; 
Mourn  for  the  wine-cup's  fearful  reign, 
And  the  deluded  throng. 

2  Mourn  for  the  tarnished  gem  — 

For  reason's  light  divine 
Quenched  from  the  soul's  bright  diadem, 
Where  God  had  bid  it  shine. 

3  Mourn  for  the  ruined  soul  — 

Eternal  life  and  light 
Lost  by  the  fiery,  maddening  bowl, 
And  turned  to  hopeless  night. 


CHARITIES    AND    REFORMS. 

4  Mourn  for  the  lost,  but  call, 

Call  to  the  strong,  the  free ; 
Rouse  them  to  shun  that  dreadful  fall, 
And  to  the  refuge  flee. 

5  Mourn  for  the  lost,  but  pray, 

Pray  to  our  God  above 
To  break  the  fell  destroyer's  sway, 
And  show  his  saving  love. 

964.  8S    &    7S.  PlERFONr. 

The  opening  of  the  Prison.  —  Is.  61 : 1. 

1  Lord,  in  mercy  thou  hast  spoken  ; 

Ages  witness  as  they  roll  ; 
Bleeding' hearts  and  spirits  broken, 
Touched  by  thee,  0  God,  are  whole. 

2  By  thy  pitying  Spirit  guided, 

Jesus  sought  the  sufferer's  door  ; 
Comfort  for  the  poor  provided, 
And  the  mourner's  sorrows  bore. 

3  So  thy  mercy's  angel,  bending, 

Heard  a  friendless  prisoner's  call, 
And  through  night's  cold  vault  descending, 
Loosed  from  chains  thy  servant  Paul. 

4  Father,  as  thy  love  is  endless, 

Working  by  thy  servants  thus, 
The  forsaken  and  the  friendless 
Deign  to  visit,  e'en  by  us. 

5  So  shall  each,  with  spirit  fervent, 

Laboring  with  thee  here  below, 
Be  declared  thy  faithful  servant, 

Where  there's  neither  want  nor  woe. 

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CHRISTIAN    PHILANTHROPY. 

965.  7s  &  6s.  Chapiw. 

They  perceived  this  Work  was  of  God.  —  Neh.  6  :  16. 

1  Now,  host  with  host  assembling, 

The  victory  we  win  ; 
Lo,  on  his  throne  sits  trembling 

That  old  and  giant  sin  ; 
Like  chaff  by  strong  winds  scattered, 

His  banded  strength  has  gone, 
His  charmed  cup  lies  shattered, 

And  still  the  cry  is  —  On  ! 

2  Our  fathers'  God,  our  Keeper, 

Be  thou  our  strength  divine : 
Thou  sendest  forth  the  reaper  ; 

The  harvest  all  is  thine. 
Roll  on,  roll  on  this  gladness, 

Till,  driven  from  every  shore, 
The  drunkard's  sin  and  madness 

Shall  smite  the  earth  no  more. 

966.  iis. 

Sounds  of  Gladness. 

1  Hark  !    the  sounds  of  gladness  from  a  distant 

shore, 
Like  relief  in  sadness,  sadness  now  no  more : 
'Tis  the  Lord  hath  done  it ;  he  has  won  the  day  ; 
His  own  arm  hath  won  it,  joyful  let  us  say. 

2  Idols  lately  bowed  to  lie  by  all  abhorred, 
And  the  people  crowd  to  temples  of  the  Lord, 
What  a  change  !  how  glorious  !  Lord,  thine  arm 

is  strong  :  [was  long. 

Thou  hast  proved  victorious,  though  the  fight 

8   Long  the  foe  resisted,  loath  to  yield  his  prey  ; 
Every  power  enlisted  to  maintain  his  sway ; 
But  his  arm  is  shattered,  and  the  slaves  are  free  ; 
All  his  force  is  scattered  :  glory,  Lord,  to  theo. 

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CHARITIES    AND    REFORMS. 

967.  L.  M.  CowrEB 

Lord,  save  us  ;  we  perish,  —  Matt.  8  :  25. 

1  The  billows  swell,  the  winds  are  high  ; 
Clouds  overcast  my  wintry  sky : 

Out  of  the  depths  to  thee  I  call ; 

My  fears  are  great,  my  strength  is  small. 

2  0  Lord,  the  pilot's  part  perform, 

And  guide  and  guard  me  through  the  storm  ; 
Defend  me  from  each  threatening  ill ; 
Control  the  waves ;  say,  Peace,  be  still. 

3  Amid  the  roaring  of  the  sea, 

My  soul  still  hangs  her  hope  on  thee ; 
Though  tempest-tossed  and  half  a  wreck. 
My  Saviour  through  the  floods  I  seek. 

968.  L.  M.  Mrs.  AVillard. 

Cradle  of  the  Deep. 

1  Rocked  in  the  cradle  of  the  deep, 
I  lay  me  down  in  peace  to  sleep ; 
Secure  I  rest  upon  the  wave, 

For  thou,  0  Lord,  hast  power  to  save. 

2  I  know  thou  wilt  not  slight  my  call, 
For  thou  dost  mark  the  sparrow's  fall ; 
And  calm  and  peaceful  is  my  sleep, 
Rocked  in  the  cradle  of  the  deep. 

3  And  such  the  trust  that  still  were  mine, 
Though  stormy  winds  swept  o'er  the  brine, 
Or  though  the  tempest's  fiery  breath 
Roused  me  from  sleep'to  wreck  and  death, 

4  In  ocean  caves  still  safe  with  thee 
The  germ   of  immortality  ; 

And  calm  and  peaceful  is  my  sleep, 
Rocked  in  the  cradle  of  the  deep. 


CHRISTIAN    PHILANTHROPY. 

969.  8s  &  7s. 

There  teas  no  more  Sea.  —  Rev.  21 : 1. 

1  Tossed  upon  life's  raging  billow, 

Sweet  it  k,  0  Lord,  to  know 
Thou  didst  press  a  sailor's  pillow, 

And  canst  feel  a  sailor's  woe. 
Never  slumbering,  never  sleeping, 

Though  the  night  be  dark  and  drear, 
Thou  the  faithful  watcli  art  keeping, — 

*  All,  all's  well,'  thy  constant  cheer. 

2  And  though  loud  the  wind  is  howling, 

Fierce  though  flash  the  lightnings  red, 
Darkly  though  the  storm-cloud's  scowling 

O'er  the  sailor's  anxious  head, 
Thou  canst  calm  the  raging  ocean, 

All  its  noise  and  tumult  still, 
Hush  the  tempest's  wild  commotion, 

At  the  bidding  of  thy  will. 

3  Thus  my  heart  the  hope  will  cherish, 

While  to  thee  I  lift  mine  eye, 
Thou  wilt  save  me  ere  I  perish, 

Thou  wilt  hear  the  sailor's  cry ; 
And  though  mast  and  sail  be  riven, 

Life's  short  voyage  will  soon  be  o'er ; 
Safely  moored  in  heaven's  wide  haven, 

Storm  and  tempest  vex  no  more. 

1)70.  S.  M.  Graham. 

God  with  lis  on  the  Deep. 

1  Heave,  mighty  ocean,  heave  ; 

And  blow,  thou  boisterous  wind : 
Onward  we  swiftly  glide,  and  leave 
Our  home  and  friends  behind. 


CHARITIES    AND    REFORMS. 

2  Away,  away  we  steer. 

Upon  the  ocean's  breast ; 
And  dim  the  distant  heights  appear, 
Like  clouds  along  the  west. 

3  But  there  is  hope  and  joy, 

Wherever  we  may  be  ; 
Danger  nor  death  can  e'er  destroy 
Our  trust,  0  God,  in  thee. 

4  Then  wherefore  should  we  grieve  ? 

Or  what  have  we  to  fear  ? 
Tho'  home,  and  friends,  and  life  we  leave, 
Our  God  is  ever  near. 

5  Sweep,  mighty  ocean,  sweep, 

Ye  winds,  blow  foul  or  fair : 
Our  God  is  with  us  on  the  deep, 
Our  home  is  everywhere. 

971.  c.M. 

The  Sailor's  Grave. 

1  Not  in  the  churchyard  shall  he  sleep, 

Amid  the  silent  gloom  ; 
His  home  was  on  the  mighty  dee]), 
And  there  shall  be  his  tomb. 

2  He  loved  his  own  bright,  deep-blue  sea ; 

O'er  it  he  loved  to  roam  ; 
And  now  his  winding  sheet  shall  be 
That  same  bright  ocean's  foam. 

3  No  village  bell  shall  toll  for  him 

Its  mournful,  solemn  dirge  ; 
The  winds  shall  chant  a  requiem 
To  him  beneath  the  surge. 

4  For  him  break  not  the  grassy  turf, 

Nor  turn  the  dewy  sod  ; 
His  dust  shall  rest  beneath  the  surf, 
His  spirit  with  its  God. 

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CHRISTIAN    PHILANTHROPY. 

972.  8s,  7  &  4. 

The  Guiding  Star. 

1  Star  of  peace,  to  wanderers  weary, 

Bright  the  beams  that  smile  on  me ; 
Cheer  the  pilot's  vision  dreary, 
Far,  far  at  sea. 

2  Star  of  hope,  gleam  on  the  billow ; 

Bless  the  soul  that  sighs  for  thee ; 
Bless  the  sailor's  lonely  pillow, 
Far,  far  at  sea. 

3  Star  of  faith,  when  winds  are  mocking 

All  his  toil,  he  flies  to  thee ; 
Save  him,  on  the  billows  rocking, 
Far,  far  at  sea. 

4  Star  divine,  0,  safely  guide  him ; 

Bring  the  wanderer  home  to  thee ; 
Sore  temptations  long  have  tried  him, 
Far,  far  at  sea. 

973.  c.  M. 

Prayer  for  Seamen. 

1  We  come,  0  Lord,  before  thy  throne, 

And,  with  united  pleas, 
We  meet  and  pray  for  those  who  roam 
Far  off  upon  the  seas. 

2  0,  may  the  Holy  Spirit  bow 

The  sailor's  heart  to  thee, 
Till  tears  of  deep  repentance  flow 
Like  rain-drops  in  the  sea. 

8  Then  may  a  Saviour's  dying  love 
Pour  peace  into  his  breast, 
And  waft  him  to  the  port  above 
Of  everlasting  rest. 


CHARITIKS    AND    REFORMS. 

974.  S.  M.  Balj. 

They  that  go  down  to  the  Sea  in  Ships.  —  Ps.  107  :  23. 

1  Dear  Saviour,  teach  our  hearts 

To  feel  for  those  whose  home 
Is  on  the  stormy  ocean  cast, 
Amid  the  tempest's  foam. 

2  When  thunder  peals  around, 

And  lightnings  flash  on  high, 
0,  cover  them  ;  beneath  thy  wing 
Protected  may  they  lie. 

3  So  shall  they  sing  of  thee, 

And?  'mid  the  calm,  rehearse 
The  great  deliverance  of  thy  hands 
In  humble,  grateful  verse. 

975.  C.  M.  Whither. 

Gone  to  be  Guest  with  a  Sitmer.  —  Luke  10  :  7. 

1  0  pure  reformers,  not  in  vain 

Your  trust  in  human  kind ; 
The  good  which  bloodshed  could  not  gain, 
Your  peaceful  zeal  shall  find. 

2  The  truths  ye  urge  are  borne  abroad 

By  every  wind  and  tide  ; 
The  voice  of  nature  and  of  God 
Speaks  out  upon  your  side. 

3  The  weapons  which  your  hands  have  found 

Are  those  which  Heaven  hath  wrought — ■ 
Light,  truth,  and  love ;  your  battle  ground, 
The  free,  broad  field  of  thought. 

4  Press  on  ;  and  if  we  may  not  share 

The  glory  of  your  fight, 
We'll  ask  at  least,  in  earnest  prayer, 
God's  blessing  on  the  right. 

597 


CHRISTIAN    PHILANTHROPY. 

976.  C.  M.  Addison 

Let  not  the  Lk-ep  swalloic  me  up.  —  Ps.  G9  :  15. 

1  How  are  thy  servants  blest,  0  Lord  ! 

How  sure  is  their  defence  ! 

Eternal  Wisdom  is  their  guide, 

Their  help,  Omnipotence. 

2  In  foreign  realms,  and  lands  remote, 

Supported  by  thy  care, 
Through  burning  climes  they  pass  unhurt, 
And  breathe  in  tainted  air. 

3  When  by  the  dreadful  tempest  borne 

High  on  the  broken  wave, 
They  know  thou  art  not  slow  to  hear, 
Nor  impotent  to  save. 

4  The  storm  is  laid,  the  winds  retire, 

Obedient  to  thy  will ; 
The  sea,  that  roars  at  thy  command, 
At  thy  command  is  still. 

5  In  midst  of  dangers,  fears,  and  deaths, 

Thy  goodness  I'll  adore  ; 
I'll  praise  thee  for  thy  mercies  past, 
And  humbly  hope  for  more. 

977.  7s.  J.  R.  Lowell 

Be  nut  afraid,  but  speak.  —  Acts  18  :  9. 

1  Men  whose  boast  it  is  that  ye 

Come  of  fathers  brave  and  free, 

If  there  breathe  on  earth  a  slave, 

Are  ye  truly  free  and  brave  ? 

If  ye  do  not  feel  the  chain, 

When  it  works  a  brother's  pain, 

Are  ye  not  base  slaves  indeed  ?  — 

Slaves  unworthy  to  be  freed  ? 
sai 


CHARITIES    AND    REFORMS. 

2  Is  true  freedom  but  to  break 
Fetters  for  our  own  dear  sake, 
And  with  leathern  hearts  forget 
That  we  owe  mankind  a  debt  ? 
No  !  true  freedom  is  to  share 
All  the  chains  our  brothers  wear, 
And  with  heart  and  hand  to  be 
Earnest  to  make  others  free. 

3  They  are  slaves  who  fear  to  speak 
For  the  fallen  and  the  weak  ; 
They  are  slaves  who  will  not  choose 
Hatred,  scoffing,  and  abuse, 
Rather  than,  in  silence,  shrink 

From  the  truth  they  needs  must  think  ; 
They  are  slaves  who  dare  not  be 
In  the  right  with  two  or  three. 

978.  8s  &  7s.  Coxk. 

Quit  you  like  Men  ;  be  strong.  —  1  Cor.  16  :  13. 

1  We  are  living,  we  are  dwelling 

In  a  grand  and  awful  time, 
In  an  age  on  ages  telling: 
To  be  living  is  sublime. 

2  Hark!  the  onset!  will  ye  fold  your 

Faith-clad  arms  in  lazy  lock  ? 
Up  !  0,  up  !  thou  drowsy  soldier  ; 
Worlds  are  charging  to  the  shock. 

3  Worlds  are  charging,  heaven  beholding; 

Thou  hast  but  an  hour  to  fight ; 
Now,  the  blazoned  cross  unfolding, 
On  !  right  onward  for  the  right. 

4  On !  let  all  the  soul  within  you 

For  the  truth's  sake  go  abroad  : 
Strike !  let  every  nerve  and  sinew 
Tell  on  ages  —  tell  for  God. 


CHRISTIAN    PHILANTHROPY. 

979.  L.  M.        Caroline  Seward. 
Remember  them  who  are  in  Bonds.  —  Heb.  13  : 3. 

1  Lord,  when  thine  ancient  people  cried, 

Oppressed  and  bound  by  Egypt's  king, 
Thou  didst  Arabia's  sea  divide, 

And  forth  thy  fainting  Israel  bring. 

2  Lo,  in  these  latter  days,  our  land 

Groans  with  the  anguish  of  the  slave  ; 
Lord  God  of  hosts,  stretch  forth  thy  hand, 
Not  shortened  that  it  cannot  save. 

3  Roll  back  the  swelling  tide  of  sin, 

The  lust  of  gain,  the  lust  of  power ; 
The  day  of  freedom  usher  in  : 

How  long  delays  th'  appointed  hour ! 

4  As  thou  of  old  to  Miriam's  hand 

The  thrilling  timbrel  didst  restore, 
And  to  her  joyful  song  the  land 
Echoed  from  desert  to  the  shore,  — 

5  0,  let  thy  smitten  ones  again 

Take  up  the  chorus  of  the  free,  — 
Praise  ye  the  Lord  !   His  power  proclaim, 
For  he  hath  conquered  gloriously ! 

980.  S.  M.  Luther. 

Being  dead,  yet  speaketh.  — Heb.  11 :  4. 

1  Flung  to  the  heedless  winds, 

Or  on  the  waters  cast, 
Their  sacred  ashes  shall  be  watched, 
And  gathered  at  the  last ;  — 

2  And  from  that  scattered  dust, 

Around  us  and  abroad, 
Again  shall  spring  a  plenteous  seed 

Of  witnesses  for  God. 

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CHARITIES   AND    REFORMS. 

3  The  Father  hath  received 

Their  latest  living  breath  ; 
And  vain  is  Satan's  boastful  claim 
Of  victory  in  their  death. 

4  Still,  still,  though  dead,  they  speak, 

And  trumpet-tongued  proclaim 
To  many  a  newly-wakened  land 
The  one  availing  Name. 

981.  L.  M.  J.  H.  Bryant. 

Liberty  to  the  Captives.  —  Is.  Gl :  1. 

1  0  Lord,  our  eyes  have  waited  long, 

But  now  a  little  cloud  appears, 

Spreading  and  swelling  as  it  glides 

Onward  into  the  coming  years. 

2  Bright  cloud  of  liberty,  full  soon, 

Far  stretching  from  the  ocean  strand, 
Thy  glorious  folds  shall  spread  abroad, 
Encircling  our  beloved  land. 

3  Like  that  sweet  rain  on  Judah's  hills 

The  glorious  boon  of  love  shall  fall, 
And  our  bound  millions  shall  arise 
As  at  an  angel's  trumpet  call. 

4  Then  shall  a  shout  of  joy  go  up, 

The  wild,  glad  cry  of  freedom,  come 
From  hearts  long  crushed  by  cruel  hands, 
And  songs  from  lips  long  sealed  and  dumb,  — 

5  And  every  bondman's  chain  be  broke, 

And  every  soul  that  moves  abroad 
In  this  wide  realm,  shall  know  and  feel 
The  blessed  liberty  of  God. 

601 


CHRISTIAN    PHILANTHROPY. 


982. 


8s  &  4s. 


God  speed  the  Right. 

1  Now  to  Heaven  our  prayers  ascending, 

God  speed  the  right ! 
In  a  noble  cause  contending, 

God  speed  the  right ! 
Be  their  zeal  in  heaven  recorded, 
In  the  better  land  rewarded, 

Who  serve  the  right. 

2  Be  that  prayer  again  repeated, 

God  speed  the  right ! 
Ne'er  despairing,  though  defeated, 

God  speed  the  right ! 
Like  the  good  and  great  in  story, 
If  they  fail,  they  fail  with  glory  : 

God  speed  the  right ! 

8  Still  their  onward  course  pursuing, 

God  speed  the  right ! 
Every  foe  at  length  subduing, 

God  speed  the  right ! 
Truth,  thy  cause,  whate'er  delay  it, 
There's  no  power  on  earth  can  stay  it : 

God  speed  the  right ! 


983. 


C.  M. 


H.  Martin  e a  it. 


God  hath  made  of  one  Blood  all  Nations.  —  Acts  17  :  26. 

1  All  men  are  equal  in  their  birth, 

Heirs  of  the  earth  and  skies ; 
All  men  are  equal  when  that  earth 
Fades  from  their  dying  eyes. 

2  God  meets  the  throngs  who  pay  their  vows 

In  courts  that  hands  have  made, 
And  hears  the  worshipper  who  bows 
Beneath  the  plantain  shade. 


CHARITIES    AND    REFORMS. 

?t  'Tis  man  alone  who  difference  sees, 
And  speaks  of  high  and  low, 
And  worships  those,  and  tramples  these. 
While  the  same  path  they  go. 

4  0,  let  man  hasten  to  restore 

To  all  their  rights  of  love, 
In  power  and  wealth  exult  no  more, 
In  wisdom  lowly  move. 

5  Ye  great,  renounce  your  earth-born  pride, 

Ye  low,  your  shame  and  fear ; 
Live,  as  ye  worship,  side  by  side ; 
Your  brotherhood  revere. 

984.  C.  M.  Nicole 

Other  Men  labored.  —  John  4  :  38. 

1  An  offering  to  the  shrine  of  power 

Our  hands  shall  never  bring  ; 
A  garland  on  the  car  of  pomp 
Our  hands  shall  never  fling  ;  — 

2  Applauding  in  the  conqueror's  path 

Our  voices  ne'er  shall  be  ; 
But  we  have  hearts  to  honor  those 
Who  bade  the  world  go  free. 


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Praise  to  the  good,  the  pure,  the  great, 
Who  made  us  what  we  are ; 

Who  lit  the  flame  which  yet  shall  glow 
With  radiance  brighter  far. 

4  Glory  to  them  in  coming  time, 
And  through  eternity, 
Who  burst  the  captive's  galling  chain, 
And  bade  the  world  go  free. 


CHRISTIAN    PHILANTHBOPT. 

985.  L.  M. 

Neither  shall  they  learn  War  any  more.  —  Is.  2  :  4. 

1  Thy  footsteps,  Lord,  with  joy  we  trace, 
And  mark  the  conquests  of  thy  grace ; 
Complete  the  work  thou  hast  begun, 
And  let  thy  will  on  earth  be  done. 

2  0,  show  thyself  the  Prince  of  Peace  ; 
Command  the  din  of  war  to  cease  : 
0,  bid  contending  nations  rest, 

And  let  thy  love  rule  every  breast. 

3  Then  peace  returns  with  balmy  wing  ; 
The  hills  rejoice  ;  the  valleys  sing : 

0,  soon  let  every  nation  prove 
The  perfect  joy  of  Christian  love. 

986.  S.  M.  Johns. 

Not  hurt  in  all  my  holy  Mountain.  —  Is.  11:9. 

1  Hush  the  loud  cannon's  roar, 

The  frantic  warrior's  call ; 
Why  should  the  earth  be  drenched  with  gore? 
Are  we  not  brothers  all  ? 

2  Want,  from  the  wretch  depart ; 

Chains,  from  the  captive  fall ; 
Sweet  mercy,  melt  the  oppressor's  heart : 
Sufferers  are  brothers  all. 

8  Churches  and  sects,  strike  down 
Each  mean  partition  wall ; 
Let  love  each  harsher  feeling  drown  : 
Christians  are  brothers  all. 

4  Let  love  and  truth  alone 

Hold  human  hearts  in  thrall, 
That  Heaven  its  work  at  length  may  own, 
And  men  be  brothers  all. 

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CHARITIES    AND    REFORMS. 

987.  C.   M.  SlGOtTCNEY. 
The  Angel  of  Peace. 

1  The  mighty  angel,  to  whose  hand 

The  word  of  life  is  given, 
Waves  his  broad  wing  o'er  sea  and  land, 
And,  soaring,  cleaves  the  heaven. 

2  And  say,  shall  aught  oppose  his  flight, 

Or  cloud  his  flaming  scroll  ? 
Xo !  not  till  truth  with  holy  light 
Shall  visit  every  soul ;  — 

3  Not  till  blest  Peace  shall  spring  to  birth, 

And  Hatred  sheathe  his  sword  ; 
Not  till  the  nations  of  the  earth 
Are  subject  to  the  Lord. 

988.  C.  M.  Wewl 

Speaking  the  Truth  in  Love.  —  Eph.  4  :  15. 

1  The  world  throws  wide  its  brazen  gates  ; 

With  thee  we  enter  in  : 
0,  grant  us,  in  our  humble  sphere, 
To  free  that  world  from  sin. 

2  We  have  one  mind  in  Christ  our  Lord, 

To  stand  and  point  above ; 
To  hurl  rebuke  at  social  wrong ; 
But  all,  0  God,  in  love. 

3  The  star  is  resting  in  the  sky  ; 

To  worship  Christ  we  came  ; 
The  moments  haste ;  0,  touch  our  tongues 
With  thy  celestial  flame. 

4  The  truest  worship  is  a  life  ; 

All  dreaming  we  resign  ; 
We  lay  our  offerings  at  thy  feet  — 
Our  lives,  0  Christ,  are  thine. 
39  MS 


VARIOUS   OCCASIONS, 


VARIOUS    OCCASIONS. 

THE    NATION. 
989.  6s  &  4s.  S.  F  Smith 

National  Hymn. 

1  My  country,  'tis  of  thee, 
Sweet  land  of  liberty, 

Of  thee  I  sing ; 
Land  where  my  fathers  died, 
Land  of  the  pilgrims'  pride, 
From  every  mountain  side 

Let  freedom  ring. 

2  My  native  country,  thee  — 
Land  of  the  noble  free  — 

Thy  name  —  I  love  ; 
I  love  thy  rocks  and  rills, 
Thy  woods  and  templed  hills ; 
My  heart  with  rapture  thrills 

Like  that  above. 

8  Let  music  swell  the  breeze, 
And  ring  from  all  the  trees 

Sweet  freedom's  song ; 
Let  mortal  tongues  awake  ; 
Let  all  that  breathe  partake  ; 
Let  rocks  their  silence  break,  — 

The  sound  prolong. 

4  Our  fathers'  God,  to  thee, 

Author  of  liberty, 

To  thee  we  sing  : 

Long  may  our  land  be  bright 

With  freedom's  holy  light ; 

Protect  us  by  thy  might, 

Great  God,  our  King. 
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THE    NATION. 

990.  6s  &  4s.  J.  S.  Dwight. 

He  shall  bless  thee  in  the  Land.  —  Deut.  28 :  8. 

1  God  bless  our  native  land  ! 
Firm  may  she  ever  stand 

Through  storm  and  night ; 
When  the  wild  tempests  rave, 
Ruler  of  winds  and  wave, 
Do  thou  our  country  save 

By  thy  great  might. 

2  For  her  our  prayer  shall  rise 
To  God,  above  the  skies  ; 

On  him  we  wait : 
Thou  who  art  ever  nigh, 
Guarding  with  watchful  eye, 
To  thee  aloud  we  cry, 

God  save  the  State  ! 

991.  8S    &    7S.  PlERPONT. 

Anniversary  Hymn. 

1  God  of  mercy,  do  thou  never 

From  our  offering  turn  away, 
But  command  a  blessing  ever 
On  the  memory  of  this  day. 

2  Light  and  peace  do  thou  ordain  it ; 

O'er  it  be  no  shadow  flung  ; 
Let  no  deadly  darkness  stain  it, 
And  no  clouds  be  o'er  it  hung. 

3  May  the  song  this  people  raises, 

And  its  vows  to  thee  addressed, 
Mingle  with  the  prayers  and  praises 
That  thou  nearest  from  the  blest. 

4  When  the  lips  are  cold  that  sing  thee, 

And  the  hearts  that  love  thee  dust, 
Father,  then  our  souls  shall  bring  thee 
Holier  love  and  firmer  trust. 

007 


VARIOUS   OCCASIONS. 

992.  C.    M.  O.  W.  HCLMES. 

Prayer  in  Time  of  War. 

1  Father  of  mercies,  heavenly  Friend, 

We  seek  thy  gracious  throne  ; 
To  thee  our  faltering  prayers  ascend, 
Our  fainting  hearts  are  known. 

2  From  blasts  that  chill,  from  suns  that  smite, 

From  every  plague  that  harms, 
In  camp  and  march,  in  siege  and  light, 
Protect  our  men-at-arms. 

8  Though  from  our  darkened  lives  they  take 
What  makes  our  life  most  dear, 
We  yield  them  for  their  country's  sake 
With  no  relenting  tear. 

4  Our  blood  their  flowing  veins  will  shed, 

Their  wounds  our  breasts  will  share  ; 
0,  save  us  from  the  woes  we  dread, 
Or  grant  us  strength  to  bear. 

5  Let  each  unhallowed  cause  that  brings 

The  stern  destroyer  cease, 
Thy  flaming  angel  fold  his  wings, 
And  seraphs  whisper,  Peace  ! 

6  Thine  are  the  sceptre  and  the  sword : 

Stretch  forth  thy  mighty  hand ; 
Reign  thou  our  kingless  nation's  Lord, 
Rule  thou  our  throneless  land. 

993.  l.  M.  lunt. 

Their  Sacrijiccs  shall  be  accepted.  --Is.  5G  :  7. 

1   When,  driven  by  oppression's  rod, 
Our  fathers  fled  beyond  the  sea, 
Their  care  was  first  to  honor  God, 
And  next  to  leave  their  children  free. 


THE   NATION. 

2  Above  the  forest's  gloomy  shade 

The  altar  and  the  school  appeared ; 
On  that  the  gifts  of  faith  were  laid, 

In  this  their  precious  hopes  were  reared. 

3  The  altar  and  the  school  still  stand, 

The  sacred  pillars  of  our  trust, 
And  Freedom's  sons  shall  fill  the  land 
When  we  are  sleeping  in  the  dust. 

4  Before  thine  altar,  Lord,  we  bend, 

With  grateful  song  and  fervent  prayer, 
For  thou,  who  wast  our  fathers'  Friend, 
Wilt  make  our  children  still  thy  care. 

994.  Us,  10s  &  6s.       O.W.Holmes. 

Lift  ye  up  a  Banner.  —  Is.  13  :  2. 

1  Flag  of  the  heroes  who  left  us  their  glory, 

Borne  through  their  battle-fields'  thunder  and 
flame, 
Blazoned  in  song  and  illumined  in  story, 

Wave  o'er  us  all  who  inherit  their  fame : 
Up  with  our  banner  bright, 
Sprinkled  with  starry  light ; 

Spread  its  fair  emblems  from  mountain  to  shore ; 
While,  through  the  sounding  sky, 
Loud  rings  the  nation's  cry  — 

Union  and  liberty  !  one  evermore  ! 

2  Light  of  our  firmament,  guide  of  our  nation, 

Pride  of  her  children,  and  honored  afar, 
Let  the  wide  beams  of  thy  full  constellation 
Scatter  each  cloud  that  would  darken  a  star. 

3  Lord  of  the  universe,  shield  us  and  guide  us, 

Trusting  thee  always,  through  shadow  and  sun. 
Thou  hast  united  us ;  who  shall  divide  us? 
Keep  us,  0  keep  us,  the  many  in  one. 

609 


VARIOUS    OCCASIONS. 

995.  c.  M. 

Our  Fathers  have  told  us.  —  Ps.  44  : 1. 

1  0  Lord,  our  fathers  oft  have  told, 

In  our  attentive  ears, 
Thy  wonders  in  their  days  performed, 
And  elder  times  than  theirs. 

2  For  not  their  courage,  nor  their  sword, 

To  them  salvation  gave, 
Nor  strength  that  from  unequal  force 
Their  fainting  troops  could  save, — 

3  But  thy  right  hand  and  powerful  arm, 

Whose  succor  they  implored  ; 

Thy  presence  with  the  chosen  race 

Who  thy  great  name  adored. 

4  As  thee,  their  God,  our  fathers  owned, 

Thou  art  our  sovereign  King : 
0,  therefore,  as  thou  didst  to  them, 
To  us  deliverance  bring. 

5  To  thee  the  triumph  we  ascribe, 

From  whom  the  conquest  came  ; 
In  God  we  will  rejoice  all  day, 
And  ever  bless  thy  name. 

996.  L.  M.  L.  Bacon. 

That  leadest  Joseph  like  a  Flock.  —  Ps.  80  : 1. 

1  0  God,  beneath  thy  guiding  hand, 

Our  exiled  fathers  crossed  the  sea  ; 
And  when  they  trod  the  wintry  strand, 

With  prayer  and  psalm  they  worshipped  thee. 

2  Thou  heard'st,  well  pleased,  the  song,  the  prayer: 

Thy  blessing  came ;  and  still  its  power 
Shall  onward  through  all  ages  bear 
The  memory  of  that  holy  hour. 

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THE   NATION. 

8  Laws,  freedom,  truth,  and  faith  in  God 
Came  with  those  exiles  o'er  the  waves ; 
And  where  their  pilgrim  feet  have  trod, 
The  God  they  trusted  guards  their  graves. 

4  And  here  thy  name,  0  God  of  love, 
Their  children's  children  shall  adore, 
Till  these  eternal  hills  remove, 

And  spring  adorns  the  earth  no  more. 

997.  L.  M.  O.  W.  Holmes. 

The  Sword  of  the  Lord.  —  Judges  7  :  18. 

1  0  Lord  of  Hosts,  almighty  King, 
Behold  the  sacrifice  we  bring ; 

To  every  arm  thy  strength  impart, 
Thy  spirit  shed  through  every  heart. 

2  Wake  in.  our  breasts  the  living  fires, 
The  holy  faith  that  warmed  our  sires  ; 
Thy  hand  hath  made  our  nation  free ; 
To  die  for  her  is  serving  thee. 

3  Be  thou  a  pillared  flame  to  show 
The  midnight  snare,  the  silent  foe ; 
And  when  the  battle  thunders  loud, 
Still  guide  us  in  its  moving  cloud. 

4  God  of  all  nations,  sovereign  Lord, 

In  thy  dread  name  we  draw  the  sword, 
We  lift  the  starry  flag  on  high 
That  fills  with  light  our  stormy  sky. 

*  From  treason's  rent,  from  murder's  stain, 
Guard  thou  its  folds  till  peace  shall  reign  — 
Till  fort  and  field,  till  shore  and  sea, 
Join  our  loud  anthem,  Praise  to  thee. 

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VARIOUS   OCCASIONS. 

998.  P.  M.  Hemans. 

The  Pilgrims. 

1  The  breaking  waves  dashed  high 

On  a  stern  and  rock-bound  coast, 
And  the  woods  against  a  stormy  sky 
Their  giant  branches  tossed. 

2  And  the  heavy  night  hung  dark 

The  hills  and  waters  o'er, 
When  a  band  of  exiles  moored  their  bark 
On  the  wild  New  England  shore. 

3  Not  as  the  conqueror  comes, 

They,  the  true-hearted,  came  ; 
Not  with  the  roll  of  the  stirring  drums, 
And  the  trumpet  that  sings  of  fame. 

4  Not  as  the  flying  come, 

In  silence  and  in  fear ; 
They  shook  the  depths  of  the  desert  gloom 
With  their  hymns  of  lofty  cheer. 

5  Amidst  the  storm  they  sang  ; 

And  the  stars  heard,  and  the  sea  ; 
And  the  sounding  aisles  of  the  dim  woods 
rang 
To  the  anthem  of  the  free. 

6  What  sought  they  thus  afar  ? 

Bright  jewels  of  the  mine  ? 
The  wealth  of  seas,  the  spoils  of  war  ? 
They  sought  a  faith's  pure  shrine. 

7  Ay,  call  it  holy  ground, 

The  soil  where  first  they  trod ; 
They  have  left  unstained  what  there  they 
found, 
Freedom  to  worship  God. 

612 


THANKSGIVING    AND    FAST. 

THANKSGIVING    AND    FAST. 

999.  L.  M.  Holland 

Learned  to  abound  and  to  suffer  need.  —  Phil.  4  :  12. 

1  For  summer's  bloom  and  autumn's  blight, 

For  bending  wheat  and  blasted  maize, 
For  health  and  sickness,  Lord  of  light, 
And  Lord  of  darkness,  hear  our  praise. 

2  We  trace  to  thee  our  joys  and  woes, — 

To  thee  of  causes  still  the  Cause, — 
We  thank  thee  that  thy  hand  bestows  ; 
We  bless  thee  that  thy  love  withdraws. 

3  We  bring  no  sorrows  to  thy  throne ; 

We  come  to  thee  with  no  complaint ; 
In  providence  thy  will  is  done, 
And  that  is  sacred  to  the  saint. 

4  Here,  at  this  blest  thanksgiving  time, 

We  raise  to  thee  our  grateful  voice  ; 
Eternal  goodness,  Lord,  is  thine  ; 
And  thus  believing,  we  rejoice. 

1000.  L.  M.  Bona* 

Thanksgiving. 

1  Thanks  be  to  Him  who  built  the  hills  ; 
Thanks  be  to  Him  the  streams  who  fills ; 
Thanks  be  to  Him  who  lights  each  star 
That  sparkles  in  the  blue  afar. 

2  Thanks  be  to  Him  who  makes  the  morn, 
And  bids  it  glow  with  beams  new-born  ; 
Who  draws  the  shadows  of  the  night, 
Like  curtains,  o'er  our  wearied  sight. 

3  Thanks  be  to  Him  who  sheds  abroad, 
Within  our  hearts,  the  love  of  God  — 
The  Spirit  of  all  truth  and  peace, 
Fountain  of  joy  and  holiness. 

613 


VARIOUS   OCCASIONS. 

1001.  7s.  Barbauld. 

Thou  hast  been  favorable  unto  Thy  Land.  —  Ps.  85  :  1. 

1  Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise, 
For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days : 
Bounteous  Source  of  every  joy, 
Let  thy  praise  our  tongues  employ. 

2  For  the  blessings  of  the  field, 
For  the  stores  the  gardens  yield, 
For  the  joy  which  harvests  bring, 
Grateful  praises  now  we  sing. 

3  Clouds  that  drop  refreshing  dews  ; 
Suns  that  genial  heat  diffuse  ; 
Flocks  that  whiten  all  the  plain  ; 
Yellow  sheaves  of  ripened  grain  ;  — 

4  All  that  Spring,  with  bounteous  hand, 
Scatters  o'er  the  smiling  land  ; 

All  that  liberal  Autumn  pours 
From  her  overflowing  stores  ;  — 

5  These>  great  God,  to  thee  we  owe, 
Source  whence  all  our  blessings  flow; 
And  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

1002.  L.  M. 

'The  Joy  in  Harvest.  —  Is.  9  :  3. 

1  Great  God,  as  seasons  disappear, 
And  changes  mark  the  rolling  year, 
As  time,  with  rapid  pinions,  flies, 
May  every  season  make  us  wise. 

2  Long  has  thy  favor  crowned  our  days, 
And  summer  shed  again  its  rays  ; 

No  deadly  cloud  our  sky  has  veiled, 
No  blasting  wind  our  path  assailed. 

614 


THANKSGIVING    AND    FAST. 

3  Our  harvest  months  have  o'er  us  rolled, 
And  filled  our  fields  with  waving  gold ; 
Our  tables  spread,  our  garners  stored  ; 
0,  have  we  hearts  to  praise  the  Lord  ? 

4  Another  harvest  comes  apace, 
The  closing  day  of  life  and  grace  ; 
Time  of  decision,  awful  hour ! 
Around  it  let  no  tempests  lower. 

5  Prepare  U6,  Lord,  by  grace  divine, 
Like  stars  in  heaven  to  rise  and  shine  ; 
Then  shall  our  happy  souls  above 
Reap  the  full  harvest  of  thy  love. 

1003.  8s  &  6s.  Washburn. 

Magnify  II im  with  Thanksgiving.  —  Ps.  69  :  30. 

1  Let  every  heart  rejoice  and  sing  ; 

Let  choral  anthems  rise  : 
Ye  reverend  men,  and  children,  bring 

To  God  your  sacrifice  ; 
For  he  is  good  —  the  Lord  is  good, 

And  kind  are  all  his  ways : 
With  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud, 

The  Lord  Jehovah  praise  ; 
While  the  rocks  and  the  rills, 
While  the  vales  and  the  hills, 

A  glorious  anthem  raise, 
Let  each  prolong  the  grateful  song, 

And  the  God  of  our  fathers  praise. 

2  He  bids  the  sun  to  rise  and  set; 

In  heaven  his  power  is  known  ; 
And  earth,  subdued  to  him,  shall  yet 

Bow  low  before  his  throne  ; 
For  he  is  good  —  the  Lord  is  good, 

And  kind  are  all  his  ways,  &c. 

015 


VARIOUS   OCCASIONS. 


1004.  6S    &   4S.  MONTGOMERY. 
OJfer  the  first  ripe  Fruits.  —  Ex.  22  :  29. 

1  The  God  of  harvest  praise; 
in  loud  thanksgiving  raise 

Hand,  heart,  and  voice : 
The  valleys  laugh  and  sing ; 
Forests  and  mountains  ring ; 
The  plains  their  tribute  bring ; 

The  streams  rejoice. 

2  Yea,  bless  his  holy  name, 
And  joyous  thanks  proclaim 

Through  all  the  earth  : 
To  glory  in  your  lot 
Is  comely ;  but  be  not 
God's  benefits  forgot 

Amid  your  mirth. 

3  The  God  of  harvest  praise ; 
Hands,  hearts,  and  voices  raise 

With  sweet  accord ; 
From  field  to  garner  throng, 
Bearing  your  sheaves  along, 
And  in  your  harvest  song 

Bless  ye  the  Lord. 

1005.  L.  M.  J.F.Clarke. 

Thanksgiving  for  the  Faithful. 

1  For  all  thy  gifts  we  praise  thee,  Lord, 

With  lifted  song  and  bended  knee ; 

But  now  our  thanks  are  chiefly  poured 

For  those  who  taught  us  to  be  free. 

2  For  when  the  soul  lay  bound  below 

A  heavy  yoke  of  forms  and  creeds, 
And  none  thy  word  of  truth  could  know, 
O'ergrown  with  tares  and  choked  with  weeds ,  - 

610 


THANKSGIVING   AND   FAST. 

8  The  monarch's  sword,  the  prelate's  pride, 
The  church's  curse,  the  empire's  ban, 
By  one  poor  monk  were  all  defied, 
Who  never  feared  the  face  of  man. 

4  Half-battles  were  the  words  he  said, 

Each  born  of  prayer,  baptized  in  tears ; 
And,  routed  by  them,  backward  fled 
The  errors  of  a  thousand  years. 

5  With  lifted  song  and  bended  knee, 

For  all  thy  gifts  we  praise  thee,  Lord  ; 
But  chief  for  those  who  made  us  free  — 
The  champions  of  thy  holy  word. 

1006.  L.  M.  Waku. 

The  Sacrifice  of  Thanksgiving.  —  Ps.  116  :  17. 

1  Like  Israel's  host,  to  exile  driven, 

Across  the  flood  the  pilgrims  fled ; 
Their  hands  bore  up  the  ark  of  Heaven, 

And  Heaven  their  trusting  footsteps  led, 
Till  on  these  savage  shores  they  trod, 
And  won  the  wilderness  for  God. 

2  Then,  when  their  weary  ark  found  rest, 

Another  Zion  proudly  grew, 
In  more  than  Judah's  glory  dressed, 

With  light  that  Israel  never  knew  : 
From  sea  to  sea  her  empire  spread, 
Her  temple  heaven,  and  Christ  her  Head. 

3  Then  let  the  grateful  church,  to-day, 

Its  ancient  rite  with  gladness  keep; 
And  still  our  fathers'  God  display 

His  kindness,  though  the  fathers  sleep. 
0,  bless,  as  thou  hast  blessed  the  past, 
While  earth,  and  time,  and  heaven  shall  last. 

617 


VARIOUS    OCCASIONS. 

1007*.  C.  M.  Fabeb. 

Thanksgiving  for  the  Gift  of  the  Spirit.  —  Acts  2. 

1  That  upper  room  is  heaven  on  earth  ; 

Within  its  precincts  lie 
All  that  earth  has  of  faith  or  hope, 
Or  heaven-born  charity. 

2  The  eye  of  God  looks  clown  on  them  ; 

His  love  is  centred  there  ; 
His  Spirit  yearns  to  be  o'ercome 
By  their  sweet  strife  of  prayer. 

3  He  comes,  he  comes  —  that  mighty  Breath 

From  heaven's  eternal  shores  ; 
His  uncreated  freshness  fills 
The  church  as  it  adores. 

4  One  moment,  and  the  Spirit  hung 

O'er  them  with  dread  desire, 
Then  broke  upon  the  heads  of  all 
In  cloven  tongues  of  fire. 

5  What  gifts  he  gave  those  chosen  men 

Past  ages  can  display  ; 
Nay,  more  —  their  vigor  still  inspires 
The  weakness  of  to-day. 

6  Most  humble  Spirit,  mighty  God, 

Sweet  must  thy  presence  be, 
If  loss  of  Jesus  can  be  gain, 
So  Ions:  as  we  have  thee. 


1008.  CM.  J.  Q.  ADAfca. 

The  Pilgrims. 

1  When  o'er  the  billow-heaving  deep 
The  fathers  of  our  race, 
The  precepts  of  their  God  to  keep, 
Sought  here  their  resting-place, — 


THANKSGIVING    AND    FAST. 

2  That  gracious  God  their  faith  prepared, 

Preserved  from  every  harm, 
And  still  for  their  protection  bared 
His  everlasting  arm. 

3  His  breath,  inspiring  every  gale, 

Impels  them  o'er  the  main  ; 
His  guardian  angels  spread  the  sail, 
And  tempests  howl  in  vain. 

4  All-gracious  God,  inflame  our  zeal ; 

Dispense  one  blessing  more  ; 
Grant  us  thy  boundless  love  to  feel, 
Thy  goodness  to  adore. 

1009.  C.  M.  Morrison. 

Is  it  such  a  Fast  that  I  have  chosen  ?  —  Is.  58  :  5. 

1  Do  I  delight  in  sorrow's  dress  ? 

Saith  He  who  reigns  above ; 
The  hanging  head  and  rueful  look  — 
Will  they  attract  my  love  ? 

2  Let  such  as  feel  oppression's  load 

Thy  tender  pity  share  ; 
And  let  the  helpless,  homeless  poor 
Be  thy  peculiar  care. 

3  Go,  bid  the  hungry  orphan  be 

With  thine  abundance  blest ; 
Invite  the  wanderer  to  thy  gate, 
And  spread  the  couch  of  rest. 

4  Let  him  who  pines  with  piercing  cold 

By  thee  be  warmed  and  clad ; 

Be  thine  the  blissful  task  to  make 

The  downcast  mourner  glad. 

Then,  bright  as  morning,  shall  come  forth 

In  peace  and  joy  thy  days, 
And  glory  from  the  Lord  above 

Shall  shine  on  all  thy  ways. 

619 


VARIOUS   OCCASIONS. 

1010.  S.  M. 

Thanksgiving  for  all  Saint*. 

1  For  all  thy  saints,  0  God, 

Who  strove^in  Christ  to  live, 
Who  followed  him,  obeyed,  adored, 
Our  grateful  hymn  receive. 

2  For  all  thy  saints,  0  God, 

Accept  our  thankful  cry, 
Who  counted  Christ  their  great  reward, 
And  yearned  for  him  to  die. 

3  They  all,  in  life  and  death, 

With  him,  their  Lord,  in  view, 
Learned,  from  thy  Holy  Spirit's  breath, 
To  suffer  and  to  do. 

4  For  this  thy  name  we  bless, 

And  humbly  pray  that  we 
May  follow  them  in  holiness, 
And  live  and  die  in  thee. 

1011.  CM.  Steele. 
Turn  us  again,  O  God  of  Hosts.  —  Ps.  80 :  7. 

1  See,  gracious  God,  before  thy  throne 

Thy  mourning  people  bend  ; 
'Tis  on  thy  sovereign  grace  alone 
Our  humble  hopes  depend. 

2  Dark,  frowning  judgments  from  thy  hand 

Thy  dreadful  power  display  ; 
Yet  mercy  spares  this  guilty  land, 
*        And  still  we  live  to  pray. 

3  0,  turn  us,  turn  us,  mighty  Lord, 

By  thy  convincing  grace; 
Then  shall  our  hearts  obey  thy  word, 
And  humbly  seek  thy  nice. 

020 


THANKSGIVING   AND    FAST. 

1012.  L.  M.  Dyer. 

Then  I  proclaimed  a  Fast.  —  Ezra  8 :  21. 

1  Great  Framer  of  unnumbered  worlds, 

And  whom  unnumbered  worlds  adore, 
Whose  goodness  all  thy  creatures  share, 
While  nature  trembles  at  thy  power,  — 

2  Thine  is  the  hand  that  moves  the  spheres, 

That  wakes  the  wind,  and  lifts  the  sea; 
And  man,  who  moves  the  lord  of  earth, 
Acts  but  the  part  assigned  by  thee. 

3  While  suppliant  crowds  implore  thine  aid, 

To  thee  we  raise  the  humble  cry ; 
Thine  altar  is  the  contrite  heart, 
Thine  incense  a  repentant  sigh. 

4  0,  may  our  land,  in  this  her  hour, 

Confess  thy  hand,  and  bless  the  rod, 
By  penitence  make  thee  her  Friend, 
And  find  in  thee  a  guardian  God. 

1013.  CM.  Luther. 

I  humbled  my  Soultcith  Fasting.  —  Ps.  35  :  13. 

1  Out  of  the  depths  I  cry  to  thee, 

Lord  God  :  0,  hear  my  prayer  ; 
Incline  a  gracious  ear  to  me, 
And  bid  me  not  despair. 

2  My  hope  I  rest  on  thee,  0  Lord  ; 

My  works  I  count  but  dust ; 
I  build  not  there,  but  on  thy  word, 
And  in  thy  goodness  trust. 

3  Though  great  my  sins,  and  sore  my  wounds, 

And  deep  and  dark  my  fall, 
Thy  helping  mercy  hath  no  bounds ; 
Thy  love  surpasseth  all. 

40  621 


VARIOUS   OCCASIONS. 

1014.  L.  M.  Montgomery. 

I  planted  thee  a  noble  Vine.  —  Jer.  2  :  21. 

1  Of  old,  0  God,  thine  own  right  hand 

A  pleasant  vine  did  plant  and  train  ; 
Above  the  hills,  o'er  all  the  land, 

It  sought  the  sun,  and  drank  the  rain. 

2  Lord  God  of  hosts,  thine  ear  incline ; 

Change  into  songs  thy  people's  fears ; 
Return,  and  visit  this  thy  vine  ; 
Revive  thy  work  amidst  the  years. 

3  The  plenteous  and  continual  dew 

Of  thy  rich  blessing  here  descend ; 
So  shall  thy  vine  its  leaf  renew, 

Till  o'er  the  earth  its  branches  bend. 

4  Then  shall  it  flourish  wide  and  far, 

While  realms  beneath  its  shadow  rest ; 
The  morning  and  the  evening  star 

Shall  mark  its  bounds  from  east  to  west. 

1015.  L.  M. 

The  Sacrifice  of  God  a  broken  Spirit.  —  Ps.  51 :  17. 

1  Have  mercy  on  me,  0  my  God  ; 

In  loving  kindness  hear  my  prayer ; 
Withdraw  the  terror  of  thy  rod  ; 
Lord,  in  thy  tender  mercy,  spare. 

2  Offences  rise  where'er  I  look, 

But  I  confess  their  guilt  to  thee ; 
Blot  my  transgressions  from  thy  book  ; 
Wash  me  from  all  iniquity. 

8  Not  streaming  blood  nor  cleansing  fire 
Thy  seeming  anger  can  appease  ; 
Burnt-offerings  thou  dost  not  require, 
Or  gladly  I  would  render  these. 

022 


THE    YEAR. 


4  The  broken  heart  in  sacrifice, 

Alone,  will  thine  acceptance  meet ; 
My  heart,  0  God,  do  not  despise, 
Abased  and  contrite  at  thy  feet. 


THE    YEAR. 


1016.  7s.  Newton. 

Thou  carriest  them  away  as  with  a  Flood.  —  Ps.  90  : 5. 

1  While,  with  ceaseless  course,  the  sun 

Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 

Never  more  to  meet  us  here : 
Fixed  in  an  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  with  all  below ; 
We  a  little  longer  wait, 

But  how  little  none  can  know. 

2  As  the  winged  arrow  flies 

Speedily  the  mark  to  find, — 
As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 

Darts,  and  leaves  no  trace  behind,  — 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream  : 
Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise  ; 

All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive; 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew ; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live, 

With  eternity  in  view  ; 
Bless  thy  word  to  young  and  old ; 

Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love ; 
When  our  life's  short  tale  is  told, 

May  we  dwell  with  thee  above. 


VARIOUS    OCCASIONS. 
1017.  CM.  Doddridge. 

Our  Salvation  nearer  than  when  ice  believed.  —  Rom  "3:11. 

1  Awake,  ye  saints,  and  raise  your  eyes, 

And  lift  your  voices  high  ; 
Awake,  and  praise  the  sovereign  love 
That  shows  salvation  nigh. 

2  Swift  on  the  wings  of  time  it  flies  ; 

Each  moment  brings  it  near ; 
Then  welcome  each  declining  day ; 
Welcome  each  closing  year. 

3  Not  many  years  their  round  shall  run, 

Not  many  mornings  rise, 
Ere  all  its  glories  stand  revealed 
To  our  admiring  eyes. 

4  Ye  wheels  of  nature,  speed  your  course ; 

Ye  mortal  powers,  decay  ; 
Fast  as  ye  bring  the  night  of  death, 
Ye  bring  eternal  day. 

11)18.  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

/  continue  unto  this  Day.  —  Acts  26  :  22. 

1  Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand 
By  which  supported  still  we  stand  ; 
The  opening  year  thy  mercy  shows  ; 
Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 

2  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God  ; 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed, 

By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed, 

Be  thou  our  joy,  and  thou  our  rest ; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 

624 


THE    YEAR. 

1019.  10s,  5a,  6s  &  12s.         C.  Wesle*. 

He  shall  fly  away  as  a  Dream.  —  Job  20  :  8. 

Come,  let  us  anew  our  journey  pursue  — 

Roll  round  with  the  year, 
And  never  stand  still  till  the  Master  appear; 
His  adorable  will  let  us  gladly  fulfil, 

And  our  talents  improve 
By  the  patience  of  hope  and  the  labor  01  love. 

Our  life  is  a  dream  ;  our  time,  as  a  stream, 

Glides  swiftly  away, 
And  the  fugitive  moment  refuses  to  stay : 
The  arrow  is  flown  ;  the  moment  is  gone  ; 

The  millennial  year 
Rushes  on  to  our  view,  and  eternity's  near. 

0  that  each,  in  the  day  of  his  coming,  may  say, 

*  I  have  fought  my  way  through  ; 

1  have  finished  the  work   thou   didst   give  me 

to  do  ; ' 
0  that  each  from  his  Lord  may  receive  the  glad 

word, 
<  Well  and  faithfully  done  ! 
Enter  into  my  joy,  and  sit  down  on  my  throne.' 

1020.  S.  M.  Beddome. 

Thou  hast  made  my  Days  as  a  Hand-breadth.  —  Ps.  39  :  5. 

1  My  few  revolving  years, 

How  swift  they  glide  away ! 
How  short  the  term  of  life  appears ! 
When  past  —  but  as  a  day. 

2  Lord,  through  another  year, 

If  thou  permit  my  stay, 
With  watchful  care  may  I  pursue 
The  true  and  living  way. 

625 


VARIOUS   OCCASIONS. 

1021.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Hefieeth  also  as  a  Shadow.  — Job  14 :  2. 

1  Thee  we  adore,  eternal  Name, 

And  humbly  own  to  thee 
How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame, 
What  dying  worms  are  we. 

2  The  year  rolls  round,  and  steals  away 

The  breath  that  first  it  gave  ; 
Whate'er  we  do,  where'er  we  be, 
We're  travelling  to  the  grave. 

3  Our  wasting  lives  grow  shorter  still. 

As  months  and  days  increase ; 
And  every  beating  pulse  we  tell 
Leaves  but  the  number  less. 

4  Waken,  0  Lord,  our  drowsy  sense 

To  walk  this  dangerous  read  ; 
And  if  our  souls  are  hurried  hence, 
May  they  be  found  with  God. 


THE    SEASONS. 


1022.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Thou  crownest  the  Year  with  thy  Goodness.  —  Ps.  65  :  11. 

1  'Tis  by  thy  strength  the  mountains  stand, 

God  of  eternal  power ; 
The  sea  grows  calm  at  thy  command, 
And  tempests  cease  to  roar. 

2  Thy  morning  light  and  evening  shade 

Successive  comforts  bring ; 
Thy  plenteous  fruits  make  harvest  glad, 
Thy  flowers  adorn  the  spring. 

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THE    SEASONS. 

3  Seasons,  and  times,  and  moons,  and  hours, 

Heaven,  earth,  and  air,  are  thine ; 
When  clouds  distil  in  fruitful  showers, 
The  Author  is  divine. 

4  Thy  showers  the  thirsty  furrows  fill, 

And  ranks  of  corn  appear ; 
Thy  ways  abound  with  blessings  still ; 
Thy  goodness  crowns  the  year. 

1028.  C.  P.  M.  Paul  Geuh.abd, 

A  Summer  Hymn. 

1  Go  forth,  my  heart,  and  seek  delight 
In  all  the  gifts  of  God's  great  might, 

These  pleasant  summer  hours  : 
Look  how  the  plains,  for  thee  and  me, 
Have  decked  themselves  most  fair  to  see, 

All  bright  and  sweet  with  flowers. 

2  The  corn  springs  up,  a  wealth  untold, 
A  sight  to  gladden  young  and  old, 

Who  now  their  voices  lift 
To  Him  who  gives  such  plenteous  store, 
And  makes  the  cup  of  life  run  o'er 

With  many  a  noble  gift. 

3  Thy  mighty  working,  mighty  God, 
Wakes  all  my  powers  ;  I  look  abroad, 

And  can  no  longer  rest : 
I  too  must  sing  when  all  tilings  sing, 
And  from  my  heart  the  praises  ring 

The  Highest  loveth  best. 

4  If  thou,  in  thy  great  love  to  us, 
Wilt  scatter  joy  and  beauty  thus 

O'er  this  poor  earth  of  ours  ; 
What  nobler  glories  shall  be  given 
Hereafter  in  thy  shining  heaven, 

Set  round  with  golden  towers  ! 


VARIOUS   OCCASIONS. 

1024.  C.  M.  Peabodt 

Lo,  the  Winter  is  past.  —  Cant.  2^11. 

1  When  brighter  suns  and  milder  skies 

Proclaim  the  opening  year, 
What  various  sounds  of  joy  arise  ! 
What  prospects  bright  appear  ! 

2  Earth  and  her  thousand  voices  give 

Their  thousand  notes  of  praise. 
And  all  that  by  his  mercy  live 
To  God  their  offering  raise. 

3  The  streams,  all  beautiful  an(?  jriy* 

Reflect  the  morning  sky  ; 
And  there,  with  music  in  his  tlignt. 
The  wild  bird  soars  on  high. 

4  Thus,  like  the  morning,  calm  and  cle*'., 

That  saw  the  Saviour  rise, 
The  spring  of  heaven's  eternal  year 
Shall  dawn  on  earth  and  skies. 

5  No  winter  there ;  no  shades  of  night 

Obscure  those  mansions  blest, 
Where,  in  the  happy  fields  of  light, 
The  weary  are  at  rest. 

1025.  8s  &  7s.  Horne. 

We  all  do  fade  as  a  Leaf.  —  Is.  61 :  6. 

1  See  the  leaves  around  us  falling, 

Dry  and  withered,  to  the  ground, 
Thus  to  thoughtless  mortals  calling, 
In  a  sad  and  solemn  sound,  — 

2  Youth,  on  length  of  days  presuming, 

Who  the  paths  of  pleasure  tread, 
View  us,  late  in  beauty  blooming, 
Numbered  now  among  the  dead. 

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THE   SEASONS. 

3  Though  as  yet  no  losses  grieve  you, 

Gay  with  health  and  many  a  grace, 
Let  no  cloudless  skies  deceive  you  ; 
Summer  gives  to  autumn  place. 

4  Yearly  in  our  course  appearing, 

Messengers  of  shortest  stay, 
Thus  we  preach  in  mortal  hearing : 
Ye,  like  us,  shall  pass  away. 

5  On  the  tree  of  life  eternal, 

0,  let  all  our  hopes  be  laid ; 
This  alone,  forever  vernal, 

Bears  a  leaf  that  shall  not  fade. 

1026.  H.  M.  Dwigiit. 

TJiou  visitest  the  Earth  and  waterest  it.  —  Ps.  65  : 9. 

1  How  pleasing  is  thy  voice, 
0  Lord,  our  heavenly  King, 
That  bids  the  frosts  retire, 
And  wakes  the  lovely  spring  ! 


And  plains  and  hills 
Forget  to  mourn. 


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The  rains  return, 
The  ice  distils, 

2  Thy  showers  make  soft  the  fields : 

On  every  side,  behold, 
The  ripening  harvests  wave 

Their  loads  *)f  richest  gold. 
The  laborers  sing  And,  blest,  rejoice 

With  cheerful  voice,  |    In  God,  their  King. 

3  With  life  he  clothes  the  spring, 

The  earth  with  summer  warms ; 
He  spreads  th'  autumnal  feast, 

And  rides  in  wintry  storms. 
His  gifts  divine  And  round  the  year 

Through  all  appear,        His  glories  shine. 


VARIOUS    OCCASIONS. 

1027.  7s  &  6s.         T.  C.  Mori/mx. 
As  a  Shock  of  Com  in  its  Season.  —  Job  o  :26 

1  Full-handed,  glowing  autumn 

God's  loving-kindness  crowns ; 
O'er  all  the  earth  his  goodness 

In  fruitfulness  abounds. 
In  golden  fields  of  harvest 

His  bounty  largely  flows  ; 
O'er  painted  woods  his  glory 

In  gorgeous  radiance  glows. 

2  In  th'  good  man's  face  so  shineth 

The  glory  of  the  Lord ; 
So  in  his  heart  aboundeth 

The  fruitage  of  the  Word  : 
Like  full-ripe  corn  in  harvest, 

When  comes  life's  reaping  time, 
He  shall  be  safely  garnered 

In  heaven's  purer  clime. 

1028.  H.  M.  Freeman 

Thou  hast  made  Summer.  —  Ps.  74  :  17. 

1  Lord  of  the  worlds  below, 
On  earth  thy  glories  shine ; 
The  changing  seasons  show 
Thy  skill  and  powder  divine. 


The  rolling  years 
Are  full  of  thee ; 


In  all  we  see 
A  God  appears. 


2  They  come,  in  robes  of  light, 
The  summer's  flaming  days ; 
The  sun,  thine  image  bright, 
Thy  majesty  displays ; 


And  oft  thy  voice 
In  thunder  rolls  : 


But  still  our  souls 
fn  thee  rejoice. 


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THE   SEASONS!. 

1029.  c.  M. 

Seed-time  and  Harvest  shall  not  cease.  —  Gen.  8   22. 

1  Fountain  of  mercy,  God  of  love, 

How  rich  thy  bounties  are, 
The  rolling  seasons,  as  they  move 
Proclaim  thy  constant  care. 

2  The  spring's  sweet  influence,  Lord,  is  thine ; 

The  plants  in  beauty  grow  ; 
Thou  giv'st  the  summer's  suns  to  shine, 
The  mild,  refreshing  dew. 

3  These  various  mercies  from  above 

Mature  the  swelling  grain  ; 
A  kindly  harvest  crowns  thy  love, 
And  plenty  fills  the  plain. 

4  We  own  and  bless  thy  gracious  sway  ; 

Thy  hand  all  nature  hails ; 
Seed-time  nor  harvest,  night  nor  day, 
Summer  nor  winter  fails. 

1030.  C.  M.  Watts. 

He  giveth  Snow  like  Wool.  —  Ps.  147  :  16. 

1  God's  steady  counsels  change  the  face 

Of  the  declining  year  ; 
He  bids  the  sun  cut  short  his  race, 
And  wintry  days  appear. 

2  His  hoary  frost,  his  fleecy  snow, 

Descend  and  clothe  the  ground  ; 
The  liquid  streams  forbear  to  flow, 
In  icy  fetters  bound. 

3  The  changing  wind,  the  flying  cloud, 

Obey  his  mighty  word  ; 
With  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud, 
Praise  ye  the  sovereign  Lord. 

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VARIOUS   OCCASIONS. 


THE    FAMILY. 
1031.  a  M.  Gaskell. 

They  are  no  more  Twain,  but  One.  —  Matt.  19  : 6. 

1  We  join  to  pray,  with  wishes  kind, 

A  blessing,  Lord,  from  thee, 
On  those  who  now  the  bands  have  twined 
Which  ne'er  may  broken  be. 

2  We  know  that  scenes  not  always  bright 

Must  unto  them  be  given  ; 
But  over  all  give  thou  the  light 
Of  love,  and  truth,  and  heaven. 

3  Still  hand  in  hand,  their  journey  through, 

Joint  pilgrims  may  they  go, 
Mingling  their  joys  as  helpers  true, 
And  sharing  every  woe. 

4  May  each  in  each  still  feed  the  flame 

Of  pure  and  holy  love  ; 
In  faith,  and  trust,  and  heart  the  same, 
The  same  their  home  above. 


1032 


T.  Scott. 


L.  M. 

The  Altar  at  Home. 

Where'er  the  Lord  shall  build  my  house, 
An  altar  to  his  name  I'll  raise ; 

There,  morn  and  evening,  shall  ascend 
The  sacrifice  of  prayer  and  praise. 

With  duteous  mind,  the  social  band 

Shall  search  the  records  of  thy  law ; 
There  learn  thy  will,  and  humbly  bow 

With  filial  reverence  and  awe. 
Here  may  God  fix  his  sacred  scat, 

And  spread  the  banner  of  his  love ; 
Till,  ripened  for  a  happier  state, 

We  meet  the  family  above. 

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THE   FAMILY. 

1033.  C.    M.  SlGOURNEY. 
Not  good  for  Man  to  be  alone.  —  Gen.  2  :18. 

1  Not  for  the  summer  hour  alone, 

When  skies  resplendent  shine, 
And  youth  and  pleasure  fill  the  throne, 
Our  hearts  and  hands  we  join, — 

2  But  for  those  stern  and  wintry  days 

Of  sorrow,  pain,  and  fear, 
When  Heaven's  wise  discipline  doth  make 
Our  earthly  journey  drear. 

3  Not  for  this  span  of  life  alone, 

Which  like  a  blast  doth  fly, 
And,  as  the  transient  flowers  of  grass, 
Just  blossom,  droop,  and  die, — 

4  But  for  a  being  without  end 

This  vow  of  love  we  take : 
Grant  us,  0  Lord,  one  home  at  last, 
For  thy  great  mercy's  sake. 

1034.  L.  M.  C.  Wesley. 

Man  goeth  forth  to  his  Labor.  —  Ps.  104  :  23. 

1  Forth  in  thy  name,  0  Lord,  we  go, 

Our  daily  labor  to  pursue ; 
Thee,  only  thee,  resolved  to  know, 
In  all  we  think,  or  speak,  or  do. 

2  Still  would  we  bear  thy  easy  yoke, 

And  every  moment  watch  and  pray ; 
Would  still  to  things  eternal  look, 
And  hasten  to  thy  glorious  day. 

3  For  thee  alone  we  would  employ 

Whate'er  thy  bounteous  grace  hath  given  , 
Would  run  our  course  with  even  joy, 
And  closely  walk  with  thee  to  heaven. 

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VARIOUS   OCCASIONS. 

1035.  s.  M. 

The  Hour  of  Prayer.  —  Acts  3  : 1. 

1  It  is  the  hour  of  prayer : 

Draw  near  and  bend  the  knee. 
And  fill  the  calm  and  holy  air 
With  voice  of  melody. 

2  O'erwearied  with  the  heat 

And  burden  of  the  day, 
Now  let  us  rest  our  wandering  feet, 
And  gather  here  to  pray. 

3  0,  blessed  is  the  hour 

That  lifts  our  hearts  on  high ; 
Like  sunlight  when  the  tempests  lower, 
Prayer  to  the  soul  is  nigh. 

1036.  7s. 

He  shall  save  the  Children.  — Ps.  72 :  4. 

1  God  of  mercy,  hear  our  prayer 

For  the  children  thou  hast  given ; 
Let  them  all  thy  blessings  share  — 
Grace  on  earth  and  bliss  in  heaven. 

2  In  the  morning  of  their  days 

May  their  hearts  be  drawn  to  thee ; 
Let  them  learn  to  lisp  thy  praise 
In  their  earliest  infancy. 

3  When  we  see  their  passions  rise, 

Sinful  habits  unsubdued,- 
Then  to  thee  we  lift  our  eyes, 

That  their  hearts  may  be  renewed. 

4  For  this  mercy,  Lord,  we  cry ; 

Bend  thine  ever-gracious  ear ; 
While  on  thee  our  souls  rely, 
Hear  our  prayer,  in  mercy  hear. 

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THE    FAMILY. 

1037.  c.  M. 

The  Church  in  thy  House.  —  Philemon  2. 

1  Happy  the  home,  when  God  is  there, 

And  love  fills  every  breast ; 
Where  one  their  wish,  and  one  their  prayer, 
And  one  their  heavenly  rest. 

2  Happy  the  home  where  Jesus'  name 

Is  sweet  to  every  ear ; 
Where  children  early  lisp  his  fame, 
And  parents  hold  him  dear. 

3  Happy  the  home  where  prayer  is  heard, 

And  praise  is  wont  to  rise ; 
Where  parents  love  the  sacred  word, 
And  live  but  for  the  skies. 

4  Lord,  let  us  in  our  homes  agree 

This  blessed  peace  to  gain  ; 
Unite  our  hearts  in  love  to  thee, 
And  love  to  all  will  reign. 

1038.  C.  M.  Steklb. 

In  Family  Affliction. 

1  Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 

Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 
Accepted  at  thy  throne  of  grace 
Let  this  petition  rise  :  — 

2  Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 

From  every  murmur  free  ; 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 
And  make  me  live  to  thee. 

8  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art  mine 
My  life  and  death  attend, 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  mv  journey's  end, 

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VARIOUS   OCCASIONS. 

1039.  C.  M.  J.  F.  Clarke. 

Cana. — John  2. 

1  Dear  Friend,  whose  presence  in  the  house, 

Whose  gracious  word  benign, 
Could  once,  at  Cana's  wedding  feast, 
Change  water  into  wine,  — 

2  Come,  visit  us ;  and  when  dull  work 

Grows  weary,  line  on  line, 
Revive  our  souls,  and  make  us  see 
Life's  water  glow  as  wine. 

3  Gay  mirth  shall  deepen  into  joy, 

Earth's  hopes  grow  half  divine, 
When  Jesus  visits  us  to  turn 
Life's  water  into  wine. 

4  The  social  talk,  the  evening  fire, 

The  homely  household  shrine, 

Grow  bright  with  angel  visits  when 

The  Lord  pours  out  the  wine. 

5  For  when  self-seeking  turns  to  love, 

Which  knows  not  mine  nor  thine, 
The  miracle  again  is  wrought, 
And  water  changed  to  wine. 

1040.  cm. 

I  shall  go  to  Ilim.  —  2  Sam.  12 :  23. 

1  Blest  hour,  when  righteous  souls  shall  meet, 

Shall  meet  to  part  no  more, 
And  with  celestial  welcome  greet 
On  an  immortal  shore. 

2  The  parent  finds  his  long-lost  child ; 

Brothers  on  brothers  gaze  ; 
The  tear  of  resignation  mild 
Is  changed  to  joy  and  praise. 

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THE    FAMILY. 

3  Each  tender  tie,  dissolved  with  pain. 

With  endless  bliss  is  crowned ; 
All  that  was  dead  revives  again, 
All  that  was  lost  is  found. 

4  Congenial  minds,  arrayed  in  light, 

High  thoughts  shall  interchange, 
Nor  cease,  with  ever  new  delight, 
On  wings  oF  love  to  range. 

5  Their  Father  marks  their  generous  flame, 

And  looks  complacent  down  ; 
The  smile  that  owns  their  filial  claim 
Is  their  immortal  crown. 

1041.  ik 

Took  her  to  his  own  Home.  —  John  19  :  2?. 

1  "Mid  scenes  of  confusion  and  creature  complaints, 
How  sweet  to  my  soul  is  communion  with  saints, 
To  find  at  the  banquet  of  mercy  there's  room, 
And  feel  in  the  presence  of  Jesus  at  home ! 

Home,  home,  sweet,  sweet  home, 
Prepare  me,  dear  Saviour,  for  glory,  my  home. 

2  Sweet  bonds  that  unite  all  the  children  of  peace, 
And  their  precious  Jesus  whose  love  cannot  cease ! 
Though  oft  from  thy  presence  in  sadness  I  roam, 
I  long  to  behold  thee  in  glory,  at  home. 

3  While  here  in  the  valley  of  conflict  I  stay, 

0,  give  me  submission,  and  strength  as  my  day : 
In  all  my  afflictions  to  thee  would  I  come, 
Rejoicing  in  hope  of  my  glorious  home. 

4  I  long,  dearest  Lord,  in  thy  beauties  to  shine, 
No  more  as  an  exile  in  sorrow  to  pine, 

And  in  thy  dear  image  arise  from  the  tomb, 
With  glorified  millions,  to  praise  thee  at  home. 

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VARIOUS    OCCASIONS. 


CHILDREN. 


1042.  l.m. 

Bring  them  up  in  the  Nurture  of  the  Lord.  —  Eph.  6 :  4. 

1  This  child  we  dedicate  to  thee, 

0  God  of  grace  and  purity : 

Shield  it  from  sin  and  threatening  wrong, 
And  let  thy  love  its  life  prolong. 

2  O,  may  thy  Spirit  gently  draw 
Its  willing  soul  to  keep  thy  law ; 
May  virtue,  piety,  and  truth 
Dawn  even  with  its  dawning  youth. 

3  Grant  that,  with  true  and  faithful  heart, 
We  too  may  act  the  Christian's  part, 
Cheered  by  each  promise  thou  hast  given, 
And  laboring  for  the  prize  in  heaven. 

1043.  S.  M.  J.  F.  Clarke 

/  have  hut  him  to  the  Lord.  —  1  Sam.  1 :  28. 

1  To  thee,  0  God  in  heaven, 

This  little  one  we  bring, 
Giving  to  thee  what  thou  hast  given  — 
Our  dearest  offering. 

2  Into  a  world  of  toil 

These  little  feet  will  roam, 
Where  sin  its  purity  may  soil, 
Where  care  and  grief  may  come. 

3  0,  then,  let  thy  pure  love, 

With  influence  serene, 
Come  down,  like  water,  from  above, 
To  comfort  and  make  clean. 


CHILDREN. 
104-1.  S.  ML  J.  F.  Clarke. 

Consecration  of  Children. 

1  To  Him  who  children  blest, 

And  suffered  them  to  come, 
To  Him  who  took  them  to  his  breast, 
We  bring  these  children  home. 

2  To  thee,  0  God,  whose  face 

Their  spirits  still  behold, 
We  bring  them,  praying  that  thy  grace 
May  keep,  thine  arms  enfold. 

3  And  as  our  hands  we  lay 

On  each  unconscious  brow, 

Thy  Holy  Spirit  grant,  0  Lord, 

To  keep  them  pure  as  now. 

1045.  l.  M. 

Xot  the  Father's  Will  that  little  Ones  perish. 

1  Dear  Saviour,  if  these  lambs  should  stray 

From  thy  secure  enclosure's  bound, 
And,  lured  by  worldly  joys  away, 

Among  the  thoughtless  crowd  be  found,— 

2  Remember  still  that  they  are  thine, 

That  thy  dear,  sacred  name  they  bear ; 
Think  that  the  seal  of  love  divine, 

The  sign  of  covenant  ^race,  they  wear. 

3  In  all  their  erring,  sinful  years, 

0,  let  them  ne'er  forgotten  be  ; 
Remember  all  the  pivi^o*^  and  tears 
Which  made  them  consecrate  to  thee. 

4  And  when  these  lips  no  more  can  pray, 

These  eyes  can  weep  for  them  no  more, 
Turn  thou  their  feet  from  folly's  way, 
The  wanderers  to  thy  fold  restore. 

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VARIOUS   OCCASIONS. 

1046.  c.  M. 

And  forbid  them  not. —  Matt.  19  :  14. 

1  0,  wondrous  is  thy  mercy,  Lord  : 

We  hear  thy  word  of  grace, 
'  Forbid  them  not,'  —  0,  rich  the  word 
That  calls  our  infant  race. 

2  Our  infant  race  we  bring  to  thee  : 

Receive  them  as  thine  own  ; 
Now  and  forever  may  they  be 
Thine  wholly,  thine  alone. 

1047.  L.  M.  M.  F.  Ossor 

The  Christ  Child. 

1  Jesus  a  child  his  course  begun  : 

How  radiant  dawned  his  heavenly  day ! 
And  those  who  such  a  race  would  run 
As  early  should  be  on  their  way. 

2  His  Father's  business  was  his  care  ; 

Yet  in  man's  favor  still  he  grew : 
0,  might  we  learn  by  thought  and  prayer, 
Like  him  a  work  of  love  to  do  ! 

3  For  all  mankind  he  came,  nor  yet 

An  infant's  visit  would  deny  ; 
Nor  friend  nor  mother  did  forget 
In  his  last  hour  of  agony. 

4  0  children,  ask  him  to  impart 

That  spirit  clear,  and  temper  mild, 
Which  made  the  mother  in  her  heart 
Keep  all  the  sayings  of  her  Child. 

5  Bless  Him  who  said,  of  such  as  you 

His  Father's  kingdom  is,  and  still, 
His  yoke  to  bear,  his  work  to  do, 
Study  his  life  to  learn  his  will. 

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CHILDREN. 

1048.  L.  M. 

Suffer  little  Children  to  come  unto  Me.  —  Mark  10  :  14. 

1  Jesus,  thou  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
Thy  little  flock  in  safety  keep  ; 

These  lambs  within  thine  arms  now  take, 
Nor  let  them  e'er  thy  fold  forsake. 

2  Secure  them  from  the  scorching  beam, 
And  lead  them  to  the  living  stream ; 
In  verdant  pastures  let  them  lie, 

And  watch  them  with  a  shepherd's  eye. 

3  Lord,  bring  thy  sheep  that  wander  yet, 
And  let  their  number  be  complete ; 
Then  let  the  flock  from  earth  remove, 
And  reach  the  heavenly  fold  above. 

1049.  c.  M. 

Them  also  I  must  bring.  —  John  10  :  16. 

1  See  the  kind  Shepherd,  Jesus,  stands, 

And  calls  his  sheep  by  name, 
Gathers  the  feeble  in  his  arms, 
And  feeds  each  tender  lamb. 

2  He  leads  them  to  the  gentle  stream 

Where  living  water  flows, 
And  guides  them  to  the  verdant  fields 
Where  sweetest  herbage  grows. 

3  When,  wandering  from  the  peaceful  fc  Id, 

We  leave  the  narrow  way, 
Our  faithful  Shepherd  still  is  near, 
To  seek  us  when  we  stray. 

4  The  weakest  lamb  amid  the  flock 

Shall  be  its  Shepherd's  care : 
While  folded  in  our  Saviour's  arms, 
We're  safe  from  every  snare. 

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VARIOUS    OCCASIONS. 

1050.  C.  M.  Cutter. 

To  every  Man  according  to  his  Ability.  —  Matt.  25  :  15. 

1  Hide  not  thy  talent  in  the  earth, 

However  small  it  be  ; 
Its  faithful  use,  its  utmost  worth, 
God  will  require  of  thee. 

2  What  if  the  little  rain  should  plead, 

'  So  small  a  drop  as  I 
Can  ne'er  refresh  yon  thirsty  mead ; 
I'll  tarry  in  the  sky  ? ' 

3  What  if  a  shining  beam  of  noon 

Should  in  its  fountain  stay, 
Because  its  feeble  light  alone 
Was  not  enough  for  day  ? 

4  Doth  not  each  rain-drop  help  to  form 

The  cool,  refreshing  shower, 
And  every  ray  of  light  to  warm 
And  beautify  the  flower  ? 

5  Go,  then,  and  strive  to  do  thy  part, 

Though  humble  it  may  be ; 
The  ready  hand,  the  willing  heart, 
Are  all  Heaven  asks  of  thee. 

1051.  C.  M.  Fabeb. 

Child's  Communion  xoith  Christ. 

1  Dear  Jesus,  ever  at  my  side, 

How  loving  must  thou  be, 
To  leave  thy  home  in  heaven  to  guard 
A  little  child,  like  me ! 

2  Thy  beautiful  and  shining  face 

I  see  not,  though  so  near ; 
The  sweetness  of  thy  soft,  low  voice 
I  am  too  deaf  to  hear ;  — 


CHILDREN. 

8  But  I  can  feel  thee  in  my  thoughts, 
Rebuking  sin  for  me  ; 
And,  when  my  heart  loves  God,  I  know 
The  sweetness  is  from  thee. 

4  And  when,  dear  Saviour,  I  kneel  down, 

Morning  and  night,  to  prayer, 

Something  there  is  within  my  heart 

Which  tells  me  thou  art  there. 

5  Yes,  when  I  pray,  thou  prayest,  too  ; 

Thy  prayer  is  all  for  me  ; 
But  when  I  sleep,  thou  sleepest  not, 
But  watchest  patiently. 

1052.  C.  M.  J.  Taylob 

A  Child's  Thoughts  of  Heaven. 

1  There  is  a  glorious  world  of  light 

Above  the  starry  sky, 
Where  saints  departed,  clothed  in  white, 
Adore  the  Lord  most  high. 

2  And  hark !  amid  the  sacred  songs 

Those  heavenly  voices  raise, 
Ten  thousand  thousand  infant  tongues 
Unite  in  perfect  praise. 

3  Those  are  the  hymns  that  we  shall  know, 

If  Jesus  we  obey  ; 
That  is  the  place  where  we  shall  go, 
If  found  in  wisdom's  way. 

4  Soon  will  our  earthly  race  be  run, 

Our  mortal  frame  decay  ; 
Parents  and  children,  one  by  one, 
Must  die  and  pass  away. 

5  Great  God,  impress  this  solemn  thought, 

To-day,  on  every  breast, 
That  both  the  teachers  and  the  taught 
May  enter  to  thy  rest. 


VARIOUS   OCCASIONS. 

1 053.  8s  &  7s. 

Little  Children  coming  to  Christ.  —  Matt.  19  :  13. 

1  Lord,  a  little  band,  and  lowly, 

We  are  come  to  sing  to  thee  ; 
Thou  art  great,  and  high,  and  holy ; 
0,  how  humble  should  we  be  ! 

2  Fill  our  hearts  with  thoughts  of  Jesus, 

And  of  heaven,  where  he  is  gone  ; 
And  let  nothing  ever  please  us 
He  would  grieve  to  look  upon. 

3  For  we  know  the  Lord  of  glory 

Always  sees  what  children  do,> 
And  is  writing  now  the  story 

Of  our  thoughts  and  actions,  too. 

1054.  C.  M.  Watt* 

A  God  unto  thee,  and  to  thy  Seed.  —  Gen.  17  :  7. 

1  How  large  the  promise,  how  divine, 

To  Abrah'm  and  his  seed  !  — 
'  I'll  be  a  God  to  thee  and  thine, 
Supplying  all  your  need.' 

2  The  words  of  his  extensive  love 

From  age  to  age  endure : 
The  angel  of  the  covenant  proves, 
And  seals  the  blessings  sure. 

3  Jesus  the  ancient  faith  confirms 

To  our  great  fathers  given ; 
He  takes  young  children  to  his  arms, 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 

4  Our  God  !  —  how  faithful  are  his  ways! 

His  love  endures  the  same ; 
Nor  from  the  promise  of  his  grace 
Blots  out  the  children's  name. 

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CHILDREN. 

1055.  c.  M. 

The  Ransomed  Band. 

1  0  happy  land,  0  happy  land, 

Where  saints  and  angels  dwell ; 
We  long  to  join  that  glorious  band, 
And  all  their  anthems  swell. 

2  But  every  voice  in  yonder  throng 

On  earth  lias  breathed  a  prayer ; 
No  lips  untaught  may  join  that  song, 
Or  learn  the  music  there. 

3  Thou  heavenly  Lord,  thou  faithful  Friend, 

0,  hear  us  when  we  pray ; 
Now  let  thy  pardoning  grace  descend, 
And  take  our  sins  away. 

4  Be  all  our  fresh,  our  youthful  days 

To  thy  blest  service  given  ; 
Then  we  shall  meet  to  sing  thy  praise, 
A  ransomed  band  in  heaven. 

1056.  c.  M. 

Of  such  is  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven.  —  Matt.  11/ :  14. 

1  Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven 

Thousands  of  children  stand  ; 
Children  whose  sins  are  all  forgiven  — 
A  holy,  happy  band. 

2  What  brought  them  to  that  world  above, 

That  heaven  so  bright  and  fair, 
Where  all  is  peace,  and  joy,  and  love  ? 
How  came  those  children  there  ? 

3  On  earth  they  sought  their  Saviour's  grace, 

On  earth  they  loved  his  name ; 
So  now  they  see  his  blesse'd  face, 
And  stand  before  the  Lamb. 

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VARIOUS    OCCASIONS. 

1057.  C.  M.  Kennaday. 

The  Sabbath  School. 

1  Sweet  Sabbatli  school,  place  dear  to  me, 

Where'er  through  life  I  roam, 

My  heart  will  often  turn  to  thee, 

My  childhood's  Sabbath  home. 

2  Within  thy  courts  of  Him  I've  heard 

Whose  birth  the  angels  sung, 
When  o'er  the  shepherds,  filled  with  fear, 
The  star  of  glory  hung. 

3  0  holy  place,  where  first  we  shed 

The  penitential  tear, 
Where  youthful  steps  are  taught  to  tread 
In  paths  of  peace  and  prayer. 

1058.  Gs  &  5s.  Sarah  J.  Hale. 

Child's  Version  of  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

1  Our  Father  in  heaven, 

We  hallow  thy  name  ; 
May  thy  kingdom  holy 

On  earth  be  the  same  : 
O,  give  to  us  daily 

Our  portion  of  bread ; 
It  is  from  thy  bounty 

That  all  must  be  fed. 

2  Forgive  our  transgressions, 

And  teach  us  to  know 
That  humble  compassion 

Which  pardons  each  foe ; 
Keep  us  from  temptation, 

From  evil  and  sin, 
And  thine  be  the  glory 

Forever.     Amen ! 

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YOUTH    AND    OLD    AGE. 


YOUTH    AND    OLD    AGE. 

1059.  c.  M. 

Remember  now  thy  Creator.  —  Eccl.  12: 1. 

1  Remember  thy  Creator  now, 

In  these  thy  youthful  days  ; 
He  will  accept  thine  earliest  vow, 
And  listen  to  thy  praise. 

2  Remember  thy  Creator  now, 

And  seek  him  while  he's  near ; 
For  evil  days  will  come,  when  thou 
Shalt  find  no  comfort  here. 

3  Remember  thy  Creator  now  ; 

His  willing  servant  be  : 
Then,  when  thy  head  in  death  shall  bow, 
He  will  remember  thee. 

4  Almighty  God,  our  hearts  incline 

Thy  heavenly  voice  to  hear  ; 
Let  all  our  future  days  be  thine, 
Devoted  to  thy  fear. 

1060.  C.  M.  Watts. 

The  Entrance  of  Thy  Words  glveth  Light.  —  Ps.  119  :  130. 

1  How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts, 

And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  ? 
Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

2  'Tis  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 

That  guides  us  all  the  day, 
And  through  the  dangers  of  the  night 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

3  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth  : 

How  pure  is  every  page  ! 
That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  our  age. 

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VARIOUS   OCCASIONS. 

1061.  C.  M.  Lugah 

Happy  is  the  Man  thatftndeth  Wisdom.  —  Prow  3  :  13. 

1  0,  happy  is  the  man  who  hears 

Instruction's  warning  voice, 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 
His  early,  only  choice. 

2  For  she  hath  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  and  west  unfold, 
And  her  rewards  more  precious  are 
Than  all  the  gain  of  gold. 

3  She  guides  the  young  with  innocence 

In  pleasure's  paths  to  tread ; 
A  crown  of  glory  she  bestows 
Upon  the  hoary  head. 

4  According  as  her  labors  rise, 

So  her  rewards  increase ; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

1062.  C.  M.  Hebeb. 

Early  will  I  seek  Thee.  —  Ps.  63  : 1. 

1  By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill 

How  fair  the  lily  grows ! 
How  sweet  the  breath,  beneath  the  hill, 
Of  Sharon's  dewy  rose  ! 

2  Lo,  such  the  child  whose  early  feet 

The  paths  of  peace  have  trod, 
Whose  secret  heart,  with  influence  sweet, 
Is  upward  drawn  to  God. 

3  By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill 

The  lily  must  decay  ; 
The  rose,  that  blooms  beneath  the  hill, 
Must  shortly  fade  away. 

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YOUTH    AND    OLD    AGE. 

4  And  soon,  too  soon,  the  wintry  hour 

Of  man's  maturer  age 
Will  shake  the  soul  with  sorrow's  power 
And  stormy  passion's  rage. 

5  0  Thou  who  givest  life  and  breath, 

We  seek  thy  grace  alone, 
In  childhood,  manhood,  age,  and  death, 
To  keep  us  s^.ill  thine  own. 

1063.  Gs  &  4s.        C.  Alexandrinus. 

Thou  art  the  Guide  of  my  Youth.  —  Jer.  3  :  4. 

1  Shepherd  of  tender  youth, 
Guiding  in  love  and  truth 

Through  devious  ways  — 
Christ,  our  triumphant  King, 
We  come  thy  name  to  sing, 
And  here  our  children  bring, 

To  shout  thy  praise. 

2  Ever  be  near  our  side, 

Our  Shepherd  and  our  Guide, 

Our  staff  and  song : 
Jesus,  thou  Christ  of  God, 
By  thine  enduring  word 
Lead  us  where  thou  hast  trod ; 

Make  our  faith  strong. 

3  So  now,  and'till  we  die, 
Sound  we  thy  praises  high, 

And  joyful  sing : 
Let  all  the  holy  throng, 
Who  to  thy  church  belong, 
Unite  and  swell  the  song 

To  Christ  our  King. 

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VARIOUS    OCCASIONS. 

1064.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Those  that  seek  Me  early  find  Me.  —  Frov.  8  :  17. 

1  Ween  we  devote  our  youth  to  God, 

'Tis  pleasing  in  his  eyes  ; 
A  flower,  when  offered  in  the  bud, 
Is  no  vain  sacrifice. 

2  'Tis  easier  work  if  we  begin 

To  fear  the  Lord  betimes ; 
For  sinners  who  grow  old  in  sin 
Are  hardened  in  their  crimes. 

3  It  saves  us  from  a  thousand  snares 

To  mind  religion  young ; 
Grace  will  preserve  succeeding  years, 
And  make  our  virtues  strong. 

4  To  thee,  almighty  God,  to  thee 

May  we  our  hearts  resign  ; 
'Twill  please  us  to  look  back  and  see 
That  our  whole  lives  were  thine. 

1065.  C.  M.  Logan. 

Thou  hast  taught  me  from  my  Youth.  —  Ps.  71  .  17. 

1  Almighty  Father  of  mankind, 

On  thee  my  hopes  remain  ; 
And  when  the  day  of  trouble  comes, 
I  shall  not  trust  in  vain. 

2  In  early  years  thou  wast  my  Guide, 

And  of  my  youth  the  Friend ; 

And,  as  my  days  began  with  thee, 

With  thee  my  days  shall  end. 

8  I  know  the  Power  in  whom  I  trus:, 
The  arm  on  which  I  lean  ; 
He  will  my  Saviour  ever  be 
Who  has  my  Saviour  been. 

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YOUTH    AND    OLD    AftE, 

Thou  wilt  not  cast  me  off  when  age 

And  evil  days  descend  ; 
Thou  wilt  not  leave  me  in  despair, 

To  mourn  my  latter  end. 

Therefore  in  life  I'll  trust  in  thee. 

In  death  I  will  adore, 
And  after  death  will  sing  thy  praise, 

When  time  shall  be  no  more. 


1066.  cm. 

Come  to  thy  Grave  in  a  Full  Aye.  —  Job  5  :  26. 

1  Time's  years  of  labor  and  unrest 

Will  soon  with  me  be  done  ; 
My  life,  with  all  its  ill  and  good, 
Its  course  has  nearly  run. 

2  My  flowers  have  faded,  and  my  fruit 

Is  dropping  from  the  tree  ; 
My  harvest,  with  its  ripened  sheaves, 
Gathered  I  soon  shall  see. 

3  My  eyes  ere  long  shall  weep  their  last, 

Their  springs  will  soon  run  dry  ; 
My  weariness  is  almost  o'er, 
When  I  shall  rest  on  high. 

4  1  quit  the  battle-field  of  life  ; 

My  sword  I  soon  lay  down, — 
The  sword  that,  in  God's  might,  for  me 
The  victory  hath  won. 

5  I  lay  me  down  and  rest,  as  all 

My  fathers  have  lain  down, 
Waiting  the  resurrection-joy, 
The  glory  and  the  crown. 


VARIOUS    OCCASIONS. 

1067.  C.  P.  M.  Gra>t. 

Even  to  your  Old  Age  I  am  He.  —  Is.  46  :  4. 

1  Thy  mercy  heard  my  infant  prayer ; 
Thy  love,  with  all  a  mother's  care, 

Sustained  my  childhood's  days: 
Thy  goodness  watched  my  ripening  youth, 
And  formed  my  heart  to  love  thy  truth, 

And  filled  my  lips  with  praise. 

2  And  now,  in  age  and  grief,  thy  name 
Doth  still  my  languid  heart  inflame, 

And  bow  my  faltering  knee : 
0,  yet  this  bosom  feels  the  fire ; 
This  trembling  hand  and  drooping  lyre 

Have  yet  a  strain  for  thee. 

3  Yes,  broken,  tuneless,  still,  0  Lord, 
This  voice,  transported,  shall  record 

Thy  goodness,  tried  so  long ; 
Till,  sinking  slow,  with  calm  decay, 
Its  feeble  murmurs  melt  away 

Into  a  seraph's  song. 

1068.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Cast  me  not  off  in  the  Time  of  Old  Age.  —  Ps.  71  : 9. 

1  My  God,  my  everlasting  hope, 

I  live  upon  thy  truth  ; 
Thy  hands  have  held  my  childhood  up, 
And  strengthened  all  my  youth. 

2  Still  has  my  life  new  wonders  seen 

Repeated  every  year ; 
Behold  my  days  that  yet  remain  — 
I  trust  them  to  thy  care. 

3  Cast  me  not  off  when  strength  declines, 

When  hoary  hairs  arise  ; 
And  round  me  let  thy  glory  shine 
Whene'er  thy  servant  dies. 


MORTALITY.  —  BREVITY   OF  LIFE. 


MORTALITY. 

BREVITY    OF    LIFE. 

1069.  L.  M.  Steele. 

The  Measure  of  my  Days.  —  Ps.  39   4. 

1  Almighty  Maker  of  my  frame, 

Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days ; 
Teach  me  to  know  how  frail  I  am, 
And  spend  the  remnant  to  thy  praise. 

2  My  days  are  shorter  than  a  span  ; 

A  little  point  my  life  appears ; 
How  frail  at  best  is  dying  man! 

How  vain  are  all  his  hopes  and  fears ! 

3  0,  spare  me,  and  my  strength  restore, 

Ere  my  few  hasty  minutes  flee  ; 

And  when  my  days  on  earth  are  o'er, 

Let  me  forever  dwell  with  thee. 

1070.  S.  M.  Doddridge. 

Your  Fathers,  where  are  they  t  —  Zech.  1 :5. 

1  How  swift  the  torrent  rolls 

That  bears  us  to  the  sea  ! 
The  tide  that  bears  our  thoughtless  souls 
To  vast  eternity ! 

2  Our  Fathers,  where  are  they, 

With  all  they  called  their  own  ? 
Their  joys,  and  griefs,  and  hopes,  and  cares, 
And  wealth,  and  honor,  gone. 

3  Of  all  the  pious  dead 

May  we  the  footsteps  trace, 
Till  with  them,  in  the  land  of  light, 
We  dwell  before  thy  face. 

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MORTALITY. 

1071.  C.  M.  J*«*r» 

Such  an  Hour  as  ye  think  not.  —  Matt.  24  :  44. 

1  Beneath  our  feet  and  o'er  our  head 

Is  equal  warning  given  ; 
Beneath  us  lie  the  countless  dead, 
Above  us  is  the  heaven. 

2  Death  rides  on  every  passing  breeze, 

And  lurks  in  every  flower ; 
Each  season  has  its  own  disease, 
-     Its  peril  every  hour. 

3  Our  eyes  have  seen  the  rosy  light 

Of  youth's  soft  cheek  decay ; 
And  fate  descend  in  sudden  night 
On  manhood's  middle  day. 

4  Our  eyes  have  seen  the  steps  of  age 

Halt  feebly  to  the  tomb ; 
And  yet  shall  earth  our  hearts  engage, 
And  dreams  of  days  to  come  ? 

5  Turn,  mortal,  turn ;  thy  danger  know  ; 

Where'er  thy  foot  can  tread, 
The  earth  rings  hollow  from  below, 
And  warns  thee  of  her  dead. 

1072.  S.  M.  Doddridge. 

We  all  do  fade  as  a  Leaf.  —  Is.  64  : 6. 

1  The  swift-declining  day, 

How  fast  its  moments  fly ! 
While  evening's  broad  and  gloomy  shado 
Gains  on  the  western  sky. 

2  Ye  mortals,  mark  its  pace, 

And  use  the  hours  of  light 
And  know,  its  Maker  can  command 
An  instantaneous  night. 

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BREVITY    OF   LIFE. 

3  On  the  dark  mountain's  brow 

Your  feet  shall  quickly  slide* 
And  from  its  airy  summit  dash 
Your  momentary  pride. 

4  Give  glory  to  the  Lord, 

Who  rules  the  rolling  sphere  ; 
Submissive  at  his  footstool  bow, 
And  seek  salvation  there. 

5  Then  shall  new  lustre  break 

Through  death's  impending  gloom, 
And  lead  you  to  unchanging  light 
In  your  celestial  home. 

1  073.  C.  II.  M.  J.  Taylob. 

What  is  your  Life?  —  James  4  :  14. 

1  0,  what  is  life  ?     'Tis  like  a  flower 

That  blossoms  and  is  gone ; 
It  flourishes  its  little  hour 

With  all  its  beauty  on : 
Death  comes,  and,  like  a  wintry  day, 
It  cuts  the  lovely  flower  away. 

2  0,  what  is  life  ?     >Tis  like  the  bow 

That  glistens  in  the  sky  ; 
We  love  to  see  its  colors  glow, 

But,  while  we  look,  they  die : 
Life  fails  as  soon :  to-day  'tis  here  ; 
To-morrow  it  may  disappear. 

3  Lord,  what  is  life  ?     If  spent  with  thee 

In  humble  praise  and  prayer, 
How  long  or  short  our  life  may  be, 

We  feel  no  anxious  care : 
Though  life  depart,  our  joys  shall  last 
When  life  and  all  its  jovs  are  past. 

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MORTALITY. 

1074.  C.  M.  Steels. 

Thou  hast  made  my  Days  as  a  Hand-breadth.  —  Ps.  39 :  5. 

1  Life  is  a  span,  a  fleeting  hour: 

How  soon  the  vapor  flies ! 
Man  is  a  tender,  transient  flower, 
That  e'en  in  blooming  dies. 

2  The  once  loved  form,  now  cold  and  dead, 

Each  mournful  thought  employs; 
And  nature  weeps  her  comforts  fled, 
And  withered  all  her  joys. 

3  Hope  looks  beyond  the  bounds  of  time, 

When  what  we  now  deplore 
Shall  rise  in  full,  immortal  prime, 
And  bloom  to  fade  no  more. 

4  Cease  then,  fond  nature,  cease  thy  tears ; 

Religion  points  on  high  ; 
There  everlasting  spring  appears, 
And  joys  that  never  die. 

1075.  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

The  Time  is  short.  —  1  Cor.  7:29. 

1  God  of  eternity,  from  thee 

Did  infant  Time  his  being  draw ; 
Moments,  and  days,  and  months,  and  years, 
Revolve  by  thine  unvaried  law. 

2  Silent  and  slow  they  glide  away ; 

Steady  and  strong  the  current  flows, 
Lost  in  eternity's  wide  sea, 

The  boundless  gulf  from  whence  it  rose. 

3  With  it  the  thoughtless  sons  of  men 

Upon  the  rapid  stream  are  borne, 
Swift  to  that  everlasting  home, 

Whence  not  one  soul  can  e'er  return. 


BREVITY    OF   LIFE. 

4  Yet,  while  the  shore,  on  either  side, 

Presents  a  gaudy,  flattering  show, 
We  gaze,  in  fond  amazement  lost, 
Nor  think  to  what  a  world  we  go. 

5  Great  Source  of  wisdom,  teach  my  heart 

To  know  the  price  of  every  hour, 
That  time  may  bear  me  on  to  joys 
Beyond  its  measure  and  its  power. 

1076.  L.  M.  Watts, 

He  weakened  my  Strength  hi  the  Way.  —  Ps.  102  :  23. 

1  It  is  the  Lord,  our  Saviour's  hand 

Impairs  our  strength  amid  the  race ; 
Disease  and  death,  at  his  command, 
Arrest  us,  and  cut  short  our  days. 

2  Spare  us,  0  Lord,  aloud  we  pray, 

Nor  let.our  sun  go  down  at  noon  ; 
Thy  years  are  one  eternal  day, 

And  must  thy  children  die  so  soon  ? 

8  Yet,  in  the  midst  of  death  and  grief, 

This  thought  our  sorrows  shall  assuage  : 
Our  Father  and  our  Saviour  lives ; 
Thou  art  the  same  through  every  age. 

4  The  starry  curtains  of  the  sky 
«        Like  garments  shall  be  laid  aside  ; 
But  still  thy  throne  stands  firm  on  high ; 
Thy  church  forever  must  abide. 

6  Before  thy  face  thy  church  shall  live, 

And  on  thy  throne  thy-children  reign  : 
This  fading  world  shall  they  survive, 
And  rise  to  glorious  life  again. 

667 


MORTALITY. 

1077.  C.  M.  Watts. 

As  a  Flower  of  the  Field  so  he  fiourishcth.  —  Ps.  103  :  15. 

1  Let  others  boast  how  strong  they  be, 

Nor  death  nor  danger  fear  ; 

But  we  confess,  0  Lord,  to  thee, 

What  feeble  things  we  are. 

2  Fresh  as  the  grass  our  bodies  stand, 

And  flourish  bright  and  gay ; 
A  blasting  wind  sweeps  o'er  the  land, 
And  fades  the  grass  away. 

3  Our  life  contains  a  thousand  springs, 

And  dies  if  one  be  gone ; 
Strange  that  a  harp  of  thousand  strings 
Should  keep  in  tune  so  long  ! 

4  But  'tis  our  God  supports  our  frame  — 

The  God  who  made  us  first ; 
Salvation  to  th'  almighty  Name 
That  reared  us  from  the  dust. 

1078.  L.  M.  J.  Taylor. 

lie  Jleefh  also  as  a  Shadow.  —  Job  14  :  2. 

1  Like  shadows  gliding  o'er  the  plain, 

Or  clouds  that  roll  successive  on, 
Man's  busy  generations  pass, 

And  while  we  gaze,  their  forms  are  gone. 

2  He  lived,  he  died  :  behold  the  sum, 

The  abstract,  of  th'  historian's  page ; 
Alike  in  God's  all-seeing  eye, 

The  infant's  day,  the  patriarch's  age. 

3  0  Father,  in  whose  mighty  hand 

The  boundless  years  and  ages  lie, 
Teach  us  thy  boon  of  life  to  prize, 
And  use  the  moments  as  they  fly. 


BREVITY    OP   LIFE. 

1079.  L.  U 

It  is  even  a  Vapor.  —  James  4  :  14 

1  How  vain  is  all  beneath  the  skies  f. 

How  transient  every  earthly  bliss ! 
How  slender  all  the  fondest  ties 
That  bind  us  to  a  world  like  this. 

2  The  evening  cloud,  the  morning  dew, 

The  withering  grass,  the  fading  flower, 
Of  earthly  hopes  are  emblems  true, 
The  glory  of  a  passing  hour. 

!>  But  though  earth's  fairest  blossoms  die, 
And  all  beneath  the  skies  is  vain, 
There  is  a  land  whose  confines  lie 
Beyond  the  reach  of  care  and  pain. 

i  Then  let  the  hope  of  joys  to  come 

Dispel  our  cares,  and  chase  our  fears  ; 
If  God  be  ours,  we're  travelling  home, 
Though  passing  through  a  vale  of  tears. 

1080.  7s  <fc  6s.  J.  Burton. 

We  all  do  fade  as  a  Leaf.  —  Is.  64  :  fi. 

1  Time  is  winging  us  away 

To  our  eternal  home  ; 
Life  is  but  a  winter's  day  — 
A  journey  to  the  tomb. 

2  Youth  and  vigor  soon  will  flee, 

Blooming  beauty  lose  its  charms ; 
All  that's  mortal  soon  shall  be 
Enclosed  in  death's  cold  arms. 

3  But  the  Christian  shall  enjoy 

Health  and  beauty,  soon,  above, 
Far  beyond  the  world's  alloy, 
Secure  in  Jesus'  love. 


MORTALITY. 

1081.  8s  &  7s. 

Thou  art  to  pass  over  Jordan  *his  Day.  —  Deut.  9 : 1. 

1  My  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by, 

And  I,  a  pilgrim  stranger, 
Would  not  detain  them  as  they  fly  — 
Those  hours  of  toil  and  danger : 

For  now  we  stand  on  Jordan's  strand 

Our  friends  are  passing  over ; 
And,  just  before,  the  shining  shore 
We  may  almost  discover. 

2  Our  absent  King  the  watchword  gave  — 

Let  every  lamp  be  burning ; 
We  look  afar,  across  the  wave, 
Our  distant  home  discerning. 

3  Should  coming  days  be  dark  and  cold, 

We  will  not  yield  to  sorrow, 
For  hope  will  sing,  with  courage  bold, 
There's  glory  on  the  morrow. 

4  Let  storms  of  woe  in  whirlwinds  rise, 

Each  cord  on  earth  to  sever ; 
There,  bright  and  joyous  in  the  skies, 
There  is  our  home  forever. 


DEATH. 


1082.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Meditation  on  Death. 

1  Stoop  down,  my  thoughts,  that  used  to  rise, 

Converse  a  while  with  death  ; 

Think  how  a  gasping  mortal  lies, 

And  pants  away  his  breath. 
r,co 


DEATH. 

2  Bat,  0,  the  soul,  that  never  dies  I 

At  once  it  leaves  the  clay ; 
Ye  thoughts,  pursue  it  where  it  flies, 
And  track  its  wondrous  way. 

3  And  must  my  body  faint  and  die  ? 

And  must  this  soul  remove  ? 
0,  for  some  guardian  angel  nigh, 
To  bear  it  safe  above  ! 

4  Jesus,  to  thy  dear,  faithful  hand 

My  naked  soul  I  trust, 
And  my  flesh  waits  for  thy  command 
To  drop  into  the  dust ! 

1083.  c.  M. 

Thy  Rod  and  thy  Staff"  they  comfort  me.  — Ps.  23  :  4. 

1  Thou  must  go  forth  alone,  my  soul, 

Thou  must  go  forth  alone, 
To  other  scenes,  to  other  worlds. 
That  mortal  hath  not  known. 

2  Thou  must  go  forth  alone,  my  soul, 

To  tread  the  narrow  vale  ; 
But  He  whose  word  is  sure  hath  said 
His  mercy  shall  not  fail. 

3  Thou  must  go  forth  alone,  my  soul, 

To  meet  thy  God  above  ; 
But  shrink  not ;  he  has  said,  my  soul, 
He  is  a  God  of  love. 

4  His  rod  and  staff  shall  comfort  thee 

Across  the  dreary  road, 
Till  thou  shalt  join  the  blesse'd  ones 
In  heaven's  serene  abode. 

661 


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MORTALITY. 

1084.  7s  &  6s.  Maian. 

Mortality  swallowed  up  of  Life.  —  2  Cor.  5  :  4-. 

1  No,  no,  it  is  not  dying 

To  go  unto  our  God, 
This  gloomy  earth  forsaking, 
Our  journey  homeward  taking 

Along  the  starry  road. 

2  No,  no,  it  is  not  dying 

Heaven's  citizen  to  be, 
A  crown  immortal  wearing, 
And  rest  unbroken  sharing, 

From  care  and  conflict  free. 

3  No,  no,  it  is  not  dying 

The  Shepherd's  voice  to  k;.ow  ; 
His  sheep  he  ever  leadeth, 
His  peaceful  flock  he  feedeth, 

Where  living  pastures  grow. 

4  No,  no,  it  is  not  dying 

To  wear  a  heavenly  crown, 
Among  God's  people  dwelling, 
The  glorious  triumph  swelling, 

Of  Him  whose  sway  we  own. 

5  0,  no,  this  is  not  dying, 

Thou  Saviour  of  mankind  ; 
There,  streams  of  love  are  flowing, 
No  hinderance  ever  knowing  ; 

Here,  only  drops  we  find. 

1085.  L.  M.  Watts. 
To  die  is  (lain.  —  Phil.  1:21. 

1   Why  should  we  start,  and  fear  to  die? 
What  timorous  worms  we  mortals  are! 
Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy, 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 


DEATH. 

2  The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strife 

Fright  our  approaching  souls  away ; 
We  still  shrink  back  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

3  0,  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet, 

My  soul  should  stretch  her  wings  in  haste, 
Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate, 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  passed. 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 

Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are, 
While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head, 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 

1086.  Us.  Muhlenberg. 

/  would  not  live  alway.  — Job  7  :  16. 

1  I  would  not  live  alway :  I  ask  not  to  stay 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the  way  ; 
The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  here 
Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough  for  its 

cheer. 

2  I  would  not  live  alway :  no,  welcome  the  tomb  ; 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its  gloom ; 
There  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  he  bid  me  arise 

To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

3  Who,  who  would  live  alway  away  from  his  God, 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 
Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the  bright 

plains, 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns;  — 

4  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren  transported  to  greet, 
While  the  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the  soul  ? 


MORTALITY. 

1087.  s.  M. 

Whoso  believeth  in  Me  shall  never  die.  —  John  11  :  26. 

1  It  is  not  death  to  die, 

To  leave  this  weary  road, 
And,  'mid  the  brotherhood  on  high, 
To  be  at  heme  with  God. 

2  It  is  not  death  to  close 

The  eye  long  dimmed  by  tears, 
And  wake,  in  glorious  repose, 
To  spend  eternal  years. 

3  It  is  not  death  to  bear 

The  wrench  that  sets  us  free 
From  dungeon  chain,  to  breathe  the  air 
Of  boundless  liberty. 

4  It  is  not  death  to  fling 

Aside  this  sinful  dust, 
And  rise,  on  strong,  exulting  wing, 
To  live  among  the  just. 

5  Jesus,  thou  Prince  of  Life, 

Thy  chosen  cannot  die  ; 
Like  thee,  they  conquer  in  the  strife, 
To  reign  with  thee  on  high. 

1088.  s.M. 

Our  Salvation  nearer  than  when  we  believed.  —  Rom.  13  .  11. 

1  One  sweetly  solemn  thought 

Comes  to  me  o'er  and  o'er : 
Nearer  my  parting  hour  am  I 
Than  e'er  I  was  before ;  — 

2  Nearer  my  Fathers  house, 

Where  many  mansions  be  ; 
Nearer  the  throne  where  Jesus  reigns ; 
Nearer  the  crystal  sea  ;  — 


DEATH. 

8  Nearer  my  going  home, 

Laying  my  burden  down, 
Leaving  my  cross  of  heavy  grief, 
Wearing  my  starry  crown  ;  — 

4  Nearer  that  hidden  stream, 

Winding  through  shades  of  night, 
Rolling  its  cold,  dark  waves  between 
Me  and  the  world  of  light. 

i  Jesus,  to  thee  I  cling : 

Strengthen  jny  arm  of  faith  ; 
Stay  near  me  while  my  way-worn  feet 
Press  through  the  stream  of  death. 

1089.  C.  M.  Watts. 

We  can  carry  Nothing  out  of  the  World.  —  1  Tim.  6 :  7 

1  Naked  as  from  the  earth  we  came, 

And  entered  life  at  first, 
Naked  we  to  the  earth  return, 
And  mix  with  kindred  dust. 

2  Whate'er  we  fondly  call  our  own 

Belongs  to  heaven's  great  Lord ; 
The  blessings  lent  us  for  a  day 
Are  soon  to  be  restored. 

8  'Tis  God  that  lifts  our  comforts  high, 
Or  sinks  them  in  the  grave : 
He  gives  ;  and  when  he  takes  away, 
He  takes  but  what  he  gave. 

4  Then  ever  blessed  be  his  name ; 
His  goodness  swelled  our  store ; 
His  justice  but  resumes  its  own  ; 
Still  we  the  Lord  adore. 


MORTALITY. 

1090.  L.  M.  Barbauld. 

Let  me  die  the  Death  of  the  Righteous.  —  Num.  23 :  10. 

1  How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies  ! 

When  sinks  a  trusting  soul  to  rest, 
How  mildly  beam  the  closing  eyes ! 
How  gently  heaves  th'  expiring  breast ! 

2  So  fades  a  summer  cloud  away, 

So  sinks  the  gale  when  storms  are  o'er, 
So  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day, 
So  dies  a  wave  along  the  shore. 

3  A  holy  quiet  reigns  around, 

A  calm  which  life  nor  death  destroys ; 
And  nought  disturbs  that  peace  profound 
Which  his  unfettered  soul  enjoys. 

4  Farewell,  conflicting  hopes  and  fears, 

Where  lights  and  shades  alternate  dwell ; 
How  bright  th'  unchanging  morn  appears  ! 
Farewell,  inconstant  world,  farewell ! 

5  Life's  labor  done,  as  sinks  the  clay, 

Light  from  its  load  the  spirit  flics, 
While  heaven  and  earth  combine  to  say, 
'  How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies ! ' 

6  Triumphant  smiles  the  victor's  brow, 

Fanned  by  some  guardian  angers  wing; 
0  grave,  where  is  thy  victory  now  ? 

And  where,  0  death,  where  is  thy  sting? 

1091.  L.  M.  Bathurst. 

Let  my  last  End  be  like  his.—  Num.  23  :  10. 

1  How  sweet  the  hour  of  closing  day, 
When  all  is  peaceful  and  serene, 
And  when  the  sun,  with  cloudless  ray, 
Sheds  mellow  lustre  o'er  the  scene ! 

6C6 


DEATH. 

2  Such  is  the  Christian's  parting  hour; 

So  peacefully  he  sinks  to  rest ; 
When  faith,  endued  from  heaven  with  power, 
Sustains  and  cheers  his  languid  breast. 

3  A  beam  from  heaven  is  sent  to  cheer 

The  pilgrim  on  his  gloomy  road  ; 
And  angels  are  attending  near, 
To  bear  him  to  their  bright  abode. 

1092.  C.    M.  PEAEODf. 

He  fell  asleep.  —  Acts  7  :  60. 

1  Behold  the  western  evening  light ! 

It  melts  in  deepcni \\g  gloom  ; 
So  calmly  Christians  sink  away. 
Descending  to  the  tomb. 

2  The  winds  breathe  low ;  the  yellow  leaf 

Scarce  whispers  from  the  tree  ; 
So  gently  flows  the  parting  breath, 
When  good  men  cease  to  be. 

3  How  beautiful  on  all  the  hills 

The  crimson  light  is  shed  ! 
Tis  like  the  peace  the  Christian  gives 

To  mourners  round  his  bed. 

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4  How  mildly  on  the  wandering  cloud 

The  sunset  beam  is  cast ! 
So  sweet  the  memory  left  behind 
When  loved  ones  breathe  their  last. 

5  And  lo,  above  the  dews  of  night 

The  vesper  star  appears  ; 
So  faith  lights  up  the  mourner's  heart, 
Whose  eyes  are  dim  with  tears. 

<  6  Night  falls,  but  soon  the  morning  light 
Its  glories  shall  restore  ; 
And  thus  the  eyes  that  sleep  in  death 
Shall  wake  to  close  no  more. 

6G7 


MORTALITY. 

1093.  c.  M. 

There  the  Weary  be  at  Rest.  —  Job  3 :  17. 

1  How  still  and  peaceful  is  the  grave, 

Where,  life's  vain  tumults  past, 
Th'  appointed  house,  by  Heaven's  decree, 
Receives  us  all  at  last ! 

2  The  wicked  there  from  troubling  cease ; 

Their  passions  rage  no  more  ; 
And  there  the  weary  pilgrim  rests 
From  all  the  toils  he  bore. 

3  There  rest  the  prisoners,  now  released 

From  slavery's  sad  abode  : 
No  more  they  hear  th'  oppressor's  voice, 
Or  dread  the  tyrant's  rod. 

4  There  servants,  masters,  small  and  great, 

Partake  the  same  repose  ; 
And  there,  in  peace,  the  ashes  mix 
Of  those  who  once  were  foes. 

5  All,  levelled  by  the  hand  of  Death, 

Lie  sleeping  in  the  tomb, 
Till  God  in  judgment  calls  them  forth 
To  meet  their  final  doom. 

1094.  L.  M.  Mrs.  Mackat. 

Them  which  sleep  in  Jesus.  —  1  Thess.  4  :  14. 

1  Asleep  in  Jesus !  blesse'd  sleep ! 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep ; 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus !  0,  how  sweet 

To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet ! 

With  holy  confidence  to  sing 

That  deatli  hath  lost  its  venomed  sting ! 
oca 


DEATH. 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus !  peaceful  rest, 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest ; 
No  fear,  no  woe,  shall  dim  that  hour 
Which  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  far  from  thee 

Thy  kindred  and  their  graves  may  be ; 
But  thine  is  still  a  blessed  sleep, 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep. 

1095.  Gs  &  4s.  Hemans. 

Forsake  me  not  when  my  Strength  failetJu  — Ps.  71 :  9. 

1  Lowly  and  solemn  be 
Thy  children's  cry  to  thee, 

Father  divine ; 
A  hymn  of  suppliant  breath, 
Owning  that  life  and  death 

Alike  are  thine. 

2  0  Father,  in  that  hour 

When  earth  all  succoring  power 

Shall  disavow, 
When  spear,  and  shield,  and  crown 
In  faintness  are  cast  down, 

Sustain  us  thou. 

3  By  Him  who  bowed  to  take 
The  death-cup  for  our  sake, 

The  thorn,  the  rod,  — 
From  whom  the  last  dismay 
Was  not  to  pass  away,  — 

Aid  us,  0  God. 

i  Trembling  beside  the  grave, 
We  call  on  thee  to  save, 

Father  divine : 
Hear,  hear  our  suppliant  breath  ; 
Keep  us,  in  life  and  death, 

Thine,  only  thine. 

43  rm 


MORTALITY. 

1096.  12s.  Hebeb. 

Weep  not  for  me.  — Luke  23  :  28. 

1  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave ;  but  we  will  not 

deplore  thee, 
Though  sorrows  and  darkness  encompass  the 
tomb ; 
The  Saviour  has  passed  through  its  portals  be- 
fore thee, 
And  the  lamp  of  his  love  is  thy  guide  through 
the  gloom. 

2  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave ;  we  no  longer  be- 

hold thee, 

Nor  tread  the  rough  paths  of  the  world  by 
thy  side ; 
But  the  wide  arms  of  mercy  are  spread  to  en- 
fold thee, 

And  sinners  may  hope,  for  the  Sinless  hath 
died. 

3  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave  ;  and,  its  mansion 

forsaking, 
Perchance  thy  tried  spirit  in  doubt  lingered 

long : 
But  the  sunshine  of  glory  beamed  bright  on  thy 

waking, 
And  full  on  thine  ear  burst  the  seraphim's 

song. 

4  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave ;  but  we  will  not 

deplore  thee, 
Since  God  was  thy  Refuge,  thy  Guardian,  thy 

Guide; 
He  gave  thee,  he  took  thee,  and  ho  will  restore 

thee ; 
And  death  has  no  sting,  for  the  Saviour  hath 

died. 

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DEATH. 

1097.  C.  M.  Dal*. 

Sorrow  not,  even  as  others.  —  1  Tliess.  4  :  13. 

1  Dear  as  thou  wast,  and  justly  dear, 

We  will  not  weep  for  thee : 
One  thought  shall  check  the  starting  tear : 
It  is,  that  thou  art  free. 

2  And  thus  shall  faith's  consoling  power 

The  tears  of  love  restrain  : 
0,  who  that  saw  thy  parting  hour, 
Could  wish  thee  back  again  ? 

3  Triumphant  in  thy  closing  eye 

The  hope  of  glory  shone ; 
Joy  breathed  in  thine  expiring  sign, 
To  think  Jhe  fight  was  won. 

4  Gently  the  passing  spirit  fled, 

Sustained  by  grace  divine  ; 
0,  ma)  such  grace  on  me  be  shed, 
And  make  my  end  like  thine ! 

1098.  L.  M, 

They  are  not  lout,  but  gone  before. 

1  Dear  is  the  spot  where  Christians  sleep, 

And  sweet  the  strains  their  spirits  pour ; 
0,  why  should  we  in  anguish  weep?  — 
They  are  not  lost,  but  gone  before. 

2  Secure  from  every  mortal  care, 

By  sin  and  sorrow  vexed  no  more, 
Eternal  happiness  they  share 

Who  are  not  lost,  but  gone  before. 

3  To  Zion's  peaceful  courts  above 

In  faith  triumphant  may  we  soar, 
Embracing,  in  the  arms  of  love, 

The  friends  not  lost,  but  gone  before. 


MOLALITY. 

1099.  -s. 

Body  to  dust  —  Spirit  to  God.  —  RccL  12  : 7. 

1  Clay  to  clay,  and  dust  to  dust ; 
Let  them  mingle,  for  they  must : 
Give  to  earth  the  earthly  clod, 
For  the  spirit's  fled  to  God. 

2  Look  aloft !    The  spirit's  risen  ; 
Death  cannot  the  soul  imprison : 
'Tis  in  heaven  that  spirits  dwell, 
Glorious,  though  invisible. 

3  Thither  let  us  turn  our  view  ; 
Peace  is  there,  and  comfort  too ; 
There  shall  those  we  love  be  found, 
Tracing  life's  eternal  round. 

1100.  CM.  Barton. 

They  shall  shine  as  the  Stars.  — Pan.  12  :  3. 

1  The  dead  are  like  the  stars  by  day, 

Withdrawn  from  mortal  eye. 
Yet  holding  unperceived  their  way 
Through  the  unclouded  sky. 

2  By  them,  through  holy  hope  and  love, 

We  feel,  in  hours  serene, 
Connected  with  a  world  above, 
Immortal  and  unseen. 

3  For  Death  his  sacred  seal  hath  set 

On  bright  and  bygone  hours ; 
And  they  we  mourn  are  with  us  yet, 
Are  more  than  ever  ours  ;  — 

4  Ours  by  the  pledge  of  love  and  faith, 

By  hopes  of  heaven  on  high, 
By  trust  triumphant  over  death, 
In  immortality. 


DEATH. 

1101.  7s  &  Qs.  Bona*. 

He  that  believcth  in  Me  shall  never  die.  —  Jolin  11  :  28. 

1  Returning,  not  departing, 

My  steps  are  homeward  bound  ; 
I  quit  the  land  of  strangers 
For  home  on  native  ground. 

2  I'm  leaving  only  shadows 

For  what  is  true  and  good  : 
I  must  not,  cannot,  linger ; 
I  would  not,  though  I  could. 

3  This  is  not  death's  dark  portal  — 

Life's  golden  gate  to  me : 
Link  after  link  is  broken, 
And  I  at  last  am  free. 

4  Jesus,  thou  wilt  receive  me, 

And  welcome  me  above  ; 
This  sunshine,  which  now  fills  me. 
Is  thine  own  smile  of  love 

1102.  L.  31.  LoGAic. 

I  have  fought  a  good  Fight.  — 2  Tim.  4  .  7. 

1  The  hour  of  my  departure's  come  ; 

I  hear  the  voice  that  calls  me  home ; 
Now,  0  my  God,  let  trouble  cease, 
And  let  thy  servant  die  in  peace. 

2  The  race  appointed  I  have  run  ; 
The  combat's  o'er,  the  prize  is  won ; 
And  now  my  witness  is  on  high, 
And  now  my  record's  in  the  sky. 

3  I  come,  I  come  at  thy  command  ; 
I  give  my  spirit  to  thy  hand ; 
Stretch  forth  thine  everlasting  arms, 
And  shield  me  in  the  last  alarms. 

673 


MORTALITY. 

1103.  C.  M.  Watts. 

To  be  with  Christ,  which  is  far  better.  —  Phil.  1 :  23. 

1  Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends, 

Or  shake  at  death's  alarms  ? 
'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 

2  Are  we  not  tending  upward,  too, 

To  heaven's  desired  abode  ? 
Why  should  we  wish  the  hours  "more  slow 
Which  keep  us  from  our  God  ? 

3  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb  ? 
'Twas  there  the  Saviour's  body  lay. 
And  left  a  long  perfume. 

4  The  graves  of  all  his  saints  he  blessca, 

And  softened  every  bed  ; 
Where  should  the  dying  members  rest, 
But  with  the  dying  Head  ? 

5  Thence  he  arose,  ascending  high, 

And  showed  our  feet  the  way ; 
Up  to  the  Lord  our  souls  shall  fly 
At  the  great  rising  day. 

6  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet  sound, 

And  bid  our  kindred  rise ; 
Awake,  ye  nations  under  ground ; 
Ye  saints,  ascend  the  skies. 

J  104.  L.  M.  Watts. 

And  laid  it  in  his  own  new  Tomb.  —  Matt.  27  I  60. 

1  Unveil  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb  ; 

Take  this  new  treasure  to  thy  trust ; 

And  give  these  sacred  relics  room 

To  slumber  in  the  silent  dust. 
on 


DEATH. 

2  Nor  pain,  nor  grief,  nor  anxious  fear 

Invade  thy  bounds  ;  no  mortal  woes 
Can  reach  the  peaceful  sleeper  here, 
While  angels  watch  the  soft  repose. 

3  So  Jesus  slept :  God's  dying  Son 

Passed  thro'  the  grave,  and  blessed  the  bed  ; 
Rest  here,  blest  saint,  till  from  his  throne 
The  morning  break,  and  pierce  the  shade. 

4  Break  from  his  throne,  illustrious  morn;   • 

Attend,  0  earth,  his  sovereign  word  ; 
Restore  thy  trust ;  a  glorious  form 
Shall  then  ascend  to  meet  the  Lord. 

1105.  P.  M.  Pope. 

O  Grace,  where  is  thy  Victory  t —  1  Cor.  1-5  :  5-5. 

1  Vital  spark  of  heavenly  flame, 
Quit,  0,  quit  this  mortal  frame  ; 
Trembling,  hoping,  lingering,  flying  — 
0,  the  pain,  the  bliss,  pf  dying  I 
Cease,  fond  nature,  cease  thy  strife, 
And  let  me  languish  into  life. 

2  Hark!  they  whisper;  angels  say, 
'  Sister  spirit,  come  away : ' 
What  is  this  absorbs  me  quite, 
Steals  my  senses,  shuts  my  sight, 
Drowns  my  spirits,  draws  my  breath  ? 
Tell  me,  my  soul,  can  this  be  death  ? 

3  The  world  recedes  —  it  disappears; 
Heaven  opens  on  my  eyes  ;  my  ears 
With  sounds  seraphic  ring: 

Lend,  lend  your  wings !  I  mount !  I  fly ! 
'  0  Grave,  where  is  thy  victory  ? 
0  Death,  where  is  thy  sting?' 

675 


MORTALITY. 

1106.  .  L.  P.  M.         Mrs.  Browning 
He  giveth  his  Beloved  Sleep.  —  Ps.  127 :  2. 

1  Of  all  the  thoughts  of  God,  that  are 
Borne  in  upon  our  souls  afar 

Along  the  Psalmist's  music  deep, 
0,  tell  me  if  there  any  is, 
For  gift  or  grace,  surpassing  this,  — 

He  giveth  his  beloved  sleep. 

2  His  dews  drop  mutely  on  the  hill, 
His  cloud  above  it  saileth  still, 

Though  on  its  slope  men  toil  and  reap ; 
More  softly  than  the  dew  is  shed, 
Or  cloud  is  floated  overhead, 

He  giveth  his  beloved  sleep. 

3  And,  friends,  dear  friends,  when  it  shall  be 
That  this  low  breath  is  gone  from  me, 

When  round  my  bier  ye  come  to  weep, 
Let  one,  most  loving  of  you  all, 
Say,  Not  a  tear  must  o'er  her  fall ; 

Pie  giveth  his  belovdd  sleep. 

1107.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Blessed  are  the  Dead  who  die  in  the  Lord.  —  Rev.  14 :  13. 

1  Hear  what  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims 

For  all  the  pious  dead : 
Sweet  is  the  savor  of  their  names, 
And  soft  their  sleeping  bed. 

2  They  die  in  Jesus,  and  are  blest ; 

How  kind  their  slumbers  are  ! 
From  suffering  and  from  sin  released, 
And  freed  from  every  snare. 

3  Far  from  this  world  of  toil  and  strife, 

They're  present  with  the  Lord  ; 
The  labors  of  their  mortal  life 
End  in  a  large  reward. 

676 


DEATH. 

1108.  S.    II.   M.  MONTGOMERY. 

That  where  I  am,  there  ye  may  be.  —  John  14  : 3. 

1  Friend  after  friend  departs: 

Who  hath  not  lost  a  friend  ? 
There  is  no  union  here  of  hearts 

That  finds  not  here  an  end  : 
Were  this  frail  world  our  final  rest, 
Living  or  dying,  none  were  blest. 

2  There  is  a  world  above, 

Where  parting  is  unknown, 
A  whole  eternity  of  love, 

Formed  for  tlfe  good  alone ; 
And  faith  beholds  the  dying  here 
Translated  to  that  happier  sphere. 

3  Thus  star  by  star  declines, 

Till  all  are  passed  away, 
As  morning  high  and  higher  shines, 

To  pure  and  perfect  day : 
Nor  sink  those  stars  in  empty  night  — 
They  hide  themselves  in  heaven's  own  light. 

1109.  CM.  Montgomery. 

They  shall  shine  as  the  Stars  forever.  —  Dan.  12:  3. 

1  The  dead  are  like  the  stars  by  day, 

Withdrawn  from  mortal  eyes  ; 
But  not  extinct,  they  hold  their  way 
Jn  glory  through  the  skies. 

2  Spirits  from  bondage  thus  set  free 

I  may,  I  must  believe, 
Are  somewhere  in  immensity, 
And  know,  and  love,  and  live. 

3  Ah,  tis  in  heaven,  where  Christ  is  gone, 

Our  friends  with  angels  dwell ; 
There  we  may  hope  to  meet  again 
Those  here  we  loved  so  well. 

077 


MORTALITY. 

1110.  S.M. 

Them  which  sleep  in  Jesus.  —  1  Thess.  4  :  14 

1  0  for  the  death  of  those 

Who  slumber  in  the  Lord  ! 

0,  be  like  theirs  my  last  repose, 

Like  theirs  my  last  reward  ! 

2  Their  bodies  in  the  ground 

In  silent  hope  may  lie 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound 
Shall  call  them  to  the  sky. 

3  Their  ransomed  spirits  soar, 

On  wings  of  faith  and  love, 

To  meet  the  Saviour  they  adore, 

And  reign  with  him  above. 

4  With  us  their  names  shall  live 

Through  long  succeeding  years,  — 
Embalmed  with  all  our  hearts  can  give 
Our  praises  and  our  tears. 

mi.  cm. 

Entered  into  his  Rest.  —  Heb.  4  :  10. 

1  Why  should  our  tears  in  sorrow  flow, 

When  God  recalls  his  own, 
And  bids  them  leave  a  world  of  woe 
For  an  immortal  crown  ? 

2  Is  not  e'en  death  a  gain  to  those 

Whose  life  to  God  is  given  ? 
Gladly  to  earth  their  eyes  they  close, 
To  open  them  in  heaven. 

3  Their  toils  arc  past,  their  work  is  done, 

And  they  are  fully  blest : 
They  fought  the  light,  the  victory  won, 
And  entered  into  rest. 

676 


DEATH. 

1112.  L.  M.  Mrs.  Gilbert. 

They  shall  shine  forth  as  the  Sun.  —  Matt.  13  :  43. 

1  Why  should  we  weep  for  those  who  die  — 

Those  blessed  ones,  who  weep  no  more  ? 
Jesus  hath  called  them  to  the  sky, 
And  gladly  have  they  gone  before. 

2  Up,  up,  in  swift  ascent,  they  rise, 

Star  after  star  of  living  light : 
Why  should  we  mourn  that  midnight  skies 
Become  with  added  glories  bright  ? 

3  Far  in  the  distant  heavens  they  shine, 

But  still  with  borrowed  lustre  glow : 
Saviour,  the  beams  are  only  thine, 
Of  saints  above  or  saints  below. 

1113.  8a  &  7s. 

The  Righteotis  hath  Hope  in  his  Death.  —  Prov.  14  :  32. 

1  Brother,  rest  from  sin  an»d  sorrow  ! 

Death  is  o'er,  and  life  is  won  ; 
On  thy  slumber  dawns  no  morrow  : 
Rest!  thine  earthly  race  is  run. 

2  Brother,  wake  !  the  night  is  waning  ; 

Endless  day  is  round  thee  poured ; 
Enter  thou  the  rest  remaining 
For  the  people  of  the  Lord. 

3  Brother,  wake !  for  He  who  loved  thee, 

He  who  died  that  thou  mightst  live, 
He  who  graciously  approved  thee, 
Waits  thy  crown  of  joy  to  give. 

4  Fare  thee  well !  though  woe  is  blending 

With  the  tones  of  earthly  love, 
Triumph  high  and  joy  unending 
Wait  thee  in  the  realms  above. 

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MORTALITY. 

1114.  S.  M.  Montgomery. 

Well  done,  good  and  faithful  Servant.— Matt.  25 :  21. 

1  Servant  of  God,  well  done  ! 

Rest  from  thy  loved  employ  : 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won, 
Enter  thy  Master's  joy. 

2  Tranquil  amidst  alarms, 

Death  found  him  on  the  field, 
A  veteran  slumbering  on  his  arms, 
Beneath  his  red-cross  shield. 

3  His  spirit  with  a  bound 

Left  its  encumbering  clay : 
His  tent,  at  sunrise,  on  the  ground 
A  darkened  ruin  lay. 

4  The  pains  of  death  are  past ; 

Labor  and  sorrow  cease  ; 
And,  life's  long  warfare  closed  at  last, 
His  soul  is  found  in  peace. 

5  Soldier  of  Christ,  well  done  ! 

Praise  be  thy  new  employ ; 
And  while  eternal  ages  run, 
Rest  in  thy  Saviour's  joy. 

1115.  C.  M.  WmrriER. 

Not  lost,  but  gone  before. 

1  Another  hand  is  beckoning  us, 

Another-call  is  given ; 
And  glows  once  more  with  angel  steps 
The  path  that  leads  to  heaven. 

2  0,  half  we  deemed  she  needed  not 

The  changing  of  her  sphere 

To  give  to  heaven  a  shining  one, 

Who  walked  an  angel  here. 


DEATH. 

8  Unto  our  Father's  will  alone 
One  thought  hath  reconciled  ; 
That  He  whose  love  exceed eth  ours 
Hath  taken  home  his  child. 

4  Fold  her,  0  Father,  in  thine  arms, 

And  let  her  henceforth  be 
A  messenger  of  love  between 
Our  human  hearts  and  thee. 

5  Still  let  her  mild  rebukings  stand 

Between  us  and  the  wrong, 
And  her  dear  memory  serve  to  make 
Our  faith  in  goodness  strong. 

1116.  8s  &  7s.  S.  F.  Smith. 

She  is  not  dead,  but  sleepeth.  —  Matt.  9  :  24. 

1  S;ster,  thou  wast  mild  and  lovely, 

Gentle  as  .the  summer  breeze, 
Pleasant  as  the  air  of  evening 
When  it  floats  among  the  trees. 

2  Peaceful  be  thy  silent  slumber  — 

Peaceful  in  the  grave  so  low  : 
Thou  no  more  wilt  join  our  number  ; 
Thou  no  more  our  songs  shalt  know. 

3  Dearest  sister,  thou  hast  left  us  ; 

Here  thy  loss  we  deeply  feel ; 
But  'tis  God  that  hath  bereft  us ; 
He  can  all  our  sorrows  heal. 

4  Yet  again  we  hope  to  meet  thee, 

When  the  day  of  life  is  fled ; 
Then  in  heaven  with  joy  to  greet  thee, 
Where  no  farewell  tear  is  shed. 

681 


MORTALITY. 

1117.  8s  &  7s.  Bonak. 

Homewards. 

1  Dropping  down  the  troubled  river, 

To  the  tranquil,  tranquil  shore, 
Where  the  sweet  light  shineth  ever, 
And  the  sun  goes  down  no  more. 

2  Dropping  down  the  winding  river, 

To  the  wide  and  welcome  sea, 
Where  no  tempest  wrecketh  ever, 
Where  the  sky  is  fair  and  free. 

3  Dropping  down  the  eddying  river, 

With  a  Helmsman  true  and  tried  — 
Even  Him  who,  to  deliver 

Precious  souls  from  death  hath  died. 

4  Dropping  down  the  rapid  river, 

To  the  dear  and  deathless  land, 
Where  the  living  live  forever 
At  the  Father's  own  right  hand. 

J  118.  L.  M.  '  R-  Hill. 

Why  is  his  Chariot  so  long  in  coming  t  —  Judges  5 :  28. 

1  Gently,  my  Saviour,  let  me  down, 

To  slumber  in  the  arms  of  death  ; 
I  rest  my  soul  on  thee  alone, 

E'en  tSl  my  last,  expiring  breath. 

2  Soon  will  the  storm  of  life  be  o'er, 

And  I  shall  enter  endless  rest ; 
There  I  shall  live  to  sin  no  more, 
And  bless  thy  name,  forever  blest. 

3  Bid  me  possess  sweet  peace  within  ; 

Let  child-like  patience  keep  my  heart ; 
Then  shall  I  feel  my  heaven  begin 
Before  my  spirit  hence  depart. 


DEATH. 

4  0,  speed  thy  chariot,  God  of  love, 

And  take  me  from  this  world  of  woe  j 
I  long  to  reach  those  joys  above, 
And  bid  farewell  to  all  below. 

5  There  shall  my  raptured  spirit  raise 

Still  louder  notes  than  angels  sing  — 
High  glories  to  Immanuel's  grace, 
My  Lord,  my  Saviour,  and  my  King. 

1  119.  8s  &  4.  Montgomery 

There  is  a  Calm  for  those  who  weep. 

1  There  is  a  calm  for  those  who  weep, 

A  rest  for  weary  pilgrims  found ; 
They  softly  lie,  and  sweetly  sleep, 
Low  in  the  ground. 

2  The  storm  that  racks  the  wintry  sky 

No  more  disturbs  their  deep  repose 
Than  summer  evening's  latest  sigh, 
That  shuts  the  rose. 

3  I  long  to  lay  this  painful  head 

And  aching  heart  beneath  the  soil  ; 
To  slumber,  in  that  dreamless  bed, 
From  all  my  toil. 

4  The  soul,  of  origin  divine, 

God's  glorious  image,  freed  from  clay, 
In  heaven's  eternal  sphere  shall  shine, 
A  star  of  day. 

5  The  sun  is  but  a  spark  of  fire, 

A  transient  meteor  in  the  sky  ; 
The  soul,  immortal  as  its  Sire, 
Shall  never  die. 


MORTALITY. 

1120.  C.  M.  Steele. 

Death  of  the  Tounj. 

1  When  blooming  youth  is  snatched  away 

By  death's  resistless  hand, 
Our  hearts  the  mournful  tribute  pay 
Which  pity  must  demand. 

2  While  pity  prompts  the  rising  sigh, 

0,  may  this  truth,  impressed 
With  awful  power,  '  I,  too,  must  die,' 
Sink  deep  in  every  breast. 

3  Let  this  vain  world  engage  no  more : 

Behold  the  opening  tomb : 
It  bids  us  seize  the  present  hour  : 
To-morrow,  death  may  come. 

4  0,  let  us  fly  —  to  Jesus  fly  ! 

Whose  powerful  arm  can  save  ; 
Then  shall  our  hopes  ascend  on  high, 
And  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 

h  Great  God,  thy  sovereign  grace  impart, 
With  cleansing,  healing  power ; 
This  only  can  prepare  the  heart 
For  death's  surprising  hour. 

I  121.  8s  &  7s.  Mui*. 

Suffer  them  to  come  unto  Me.  —  Matt.  19  :  14. 

1   Fare  thee  well,  thou  fondly  cherished  ; 
Dear,  dear  spirit,  fare  thee  well : 
He  who  lent  thee  now  hath  called  thee 
Hack  with  him  and  his  to  dwell. 

1   Like  a  sunbeam  through  our  dwelling 
Shone  thy  presence,  bright  and  calm  ; 
Thou  didst  add  a  zest  to  pleasure ; 
To  our  sorrows  thou  wast  balm. 

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DEATH. 

3  Yet  while  mourning,  0,  our  lost  one, 

Come  no  visions  of  despair  : 
Seated  on  thy  tomb,  Faith's  angel 
Saith,  thou  art  not,  art  not  there. 

4  Where,  then,  art  thou  ?  With  the  Saviour, 

Blest,  forever  blest,  to  be  ; 
'Mid  the  sinless  little  children 

Who  have  heard  his,  Come  to  me. 

5  Fassed  the  shades  of  death's  dark  valley, 

Thou  art  leaning  on  his  breast, 
Where  the  wicked  may  not  enter, 
And  the  weary  are  at  rest. 

1122.  C.    M.  BONAB. 

Death  of  a  Child. 

1  She  was  the  music  of  our  home, 

A  day  that  knew  no  night, 
The  fragrance  of  our  garden  bower, 
A  thing  all  smiles  and  light. 

2  Above  the  couch  we  bent. and  prayed 

In  the  half-lighted  room, 
As  the  bright  hues  of  infant  life 
Sank  slowly  into  gloom. 

3  The  form  remained  ;  but  there  was  now 

No  soul  our  love  to  share  ; 
Farewell,  with  weeping  hearts  we  said, 
Child  of  our  love  and  care. 

4  But  years  are  moving  quickly  past, 

And  time  will  soon  be  o'er ; 
Death  shall  be  swallowed  up  of  life 
On  the  immortal  shore. 

5  Then  shall  we  clasp  that  hand  once  more, 

And  smooth  that  golden  hair; 

Then  shall  we  kiss  those  lips  again, 

When  we  shall  meet  her  there. 

44  685 


MORTALITY. 

1123.  C.  j\I.  Remans. 

Death  of  the  Young. 

1  Calm  on  the  bosom  of  thy  God, 

Young  spirit,  rest  thee  now : 
E'en  while  with  us  thy  footsteps  trod, 
His  seal  was  on  thy  brow. 

2  Dust  to  its  narrow  house  beneath  ; 

Soul  to  its  place  on  high  : 
They  that  have  seen  thy  look  in  death 
No  more  may  fear  to  die. 

3  Lone  are  the  paths,  and  sad  the  bowers, 

Whence  thy  meek  smile  is  gone ; 
But  0,  a  brighter  home  than  ours, 
In  heaven,  is  now  thine  own. 

1124.  s.  M. 

Is  it  well  with  the  Child?— 2  Kings  4  :  26. 

1  Go  to  thy  rest,  fair  child, 

Go  to  thy  dreamless  bed, 
While  yet  so  gentle,  undefiled, 
With  blessings  on  thy  head. 

2  Ere  sin  had  seared  the  breast, 

Or  sorrow  woke  the  tear, 
Rise  to  thy  throne  of  changeless  jest 
In  yon  celestial  sphere. 

3  Because  thy  smile  was  fair, 

Thy  lip  and  eye  so  bright, 
Because  thy  loving  cradle-care 
Was  such  a  dear  delight, — 

4  Shall  love,  with  weak  embrace, 

Thy  upward  wing  detain  ? 
Xo,  gentle  angel ;  seek  thy  place 
Amid  the  cherub  train. 


DEATH. 

1125.  L.  M.  Cunningham. 

The  Flower  fadeth.  —  Is.  40 :  8. 

1  As  the  sweet  flower  that  scents  the  morn, 

But  withers  in  the  rising  day, 

Thus  lovely  was  this  infant's  dawn, 

Thus  swiftly  fled  its  life  away. 

2  It  died  ere  its  expanding  soul 

Had  ever  burned  with  wrong  desires, 
Had  ever  spurned  at  Heaven's  control, 
Or  ever  quenched  its  sacred  fires. 

3  It  died  to  sin,  and  died  to  care ; 

But  for  a  moment  felt  the  rod  ; 
Then,  rising  on  the  viewless  air, 

Spread  its  light  wings  and -soared  to  God 

1126.  10s.  Montgomery. 

Death  of  a  Christian  in  his  Prime. 

1  Go  to  the  grave  in  all  thy  glorious  prime, 

In  full  activity  of  zeal  and  power ; 
A  Christian  cannot  die  before  his  time ; 

The  Lord's  appointment  is  the  servant's  hour. 

2  Go  to  the  grave  ;  at  noon  from  labor  cease  ; 

Rest  on  thy  sheaves ;  thy  harvest-work  is  done ; 
Come  from  the  heat  of  battle,  and  in  peace, 
Soldier,  go  home ;  with  thee  the  fight  is  won. 

3  Go  to  the  grave,  for  there  thy  Saviour  lay, 

In  Death's  embraces,  ere  he  rose  on  high ; 
And  all  the  ransomed,  by  that  narrow  way, 
Pass  to  eternal  life  beyond  the  sky. 

4  Go  to  the  grave  ;  —  no,  take  thy  seat  above  ; 

Be  thy  pure  spirit  present  with  the  Lord, 
Where  thou  for  faith  and  hope  hast  perfect  love, 
And  open  vision  for  the  written  word. 

687 


FUTURITY. 


FUTURITY. 

SECOND    COMING    OF    CHRIST. 

1127.  7s.  Kelly. 

The  Lord  Himself  shall  descend  from  Heaven.  —  1  Thess.  4  :  16 

1  Hark  !  that  shout  of  rapturous  joy, 

Bursting  forth  from  yonder  cloud  ; 
Jesus  comes  !  and  through  the  sky 
Angels  tell  their  joy  aloud. 

2  JIark !  the  trumpet's  awful  voice 

Sounds  abroad,  through  sea  and  land ; 
Let  his  people  now  rejoice  ; 
Their  redemption  is  at  hand. 

3  See,  the  Lord  appears  in  view  ; 

Heaven  and  earth  before  him  fly , 
Rise,  ye  saints  ;  he  comes  for  you  ; 
Rise  to  meet  him  in  the  sky. 

4  Go,  and  dwell  with  him  above, 

Where  no  foe  can  e'er  molest ; 
Happy  in  the  Saviour's  love  ; 
Ever  blessing,  ever  blest. 

1128.  S.  M.  Bonar. 

Even  so,  come,  Lord  Jesus.  —  Rev.  22  :  20. 

1  Come,  Lord,  and  tarry  not ; 

Bring  the  long-looked-for  day  ; 
0,  why  these  years  of  waiting  here, 
These  ages  of  delay  ? 

2  Come,  for  thy  saints  still  wait ; 

Daily  ascends  their  sigh  ; 
The  Spirit  and  the  Bride  say,  Come ; 
Dost  thou  not  hear  the  cry  ? 

088 


SECOND    COMING    OF    CHRIST. 

3  Come,  for  the  corn  is  ripe  ; 

Put  in  thy  sickle  now, 
Reap  the  great  harvest  of  the  earth  : 
Sower  and  Reaper  thou. 

4  Come,  and  make  all  things  new ; 

Build  up  this  ruined  earth  ; 
Restore  our  faded  Paradise  — 
Creation's  second  birth. 

5  Come,  and  begin  thy  reign 

Of  everlasting  peace  ; 
Come,  take  the  kingdom  to  thyself, 
Great  King  of  Righteousness. 

1129.  8s,  7s  &  4 

Behold,  the  Lord  cometh.  —  Jude  14. 

1  Lo,  He  cometh  :  countless  trumpets 

Wake  to  life  the  slumbering  dead ; 
'Mid  ten  thousand  saints  and  angels, 
Sec  their  great,  exalted  Head  : 

Hallelujah  ! 
Welcome,  welcome,  Son  of  God. 

2  Full  of  joyful  expectation, 

Saints  behold  the  Judge  appear  ; 
Truth  and  justice  go  before  him  ; 
Now  the  joyful  sentence  hear: 

Hallelujah ! 
Welcome,  welcome,  Judge  divine 

3  Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father, 

Enter  into  life  and  joy  ; 
Banish  all  your  fears  and  sorrows ; 
Endless  praise  be  your  employ : 

Hallelujah! 
Welcome,  welcome  to  the  skies. 


FUTURITY. 

1130.  S.   M.  BONAB. 

How  long,  O  Lord,  holy  and  true  f  —  Rev.  6  :  10. 

1  The  church  has  waited  long 

Her  absent  Lord  to  see ; 
And  still  in  loneliness  she  waits  ; 
A  friendless  stranger  she. 

2  How  long,  0  Lord  our  God, 

Holy,  and  true,  and  good, 
Wilt  thou  not  judge  thy  suffering  church, 
Her  sighs,  and  tears,  and  blood  ? 

3  Saint  after  saint  on  earth 

Has  lived,  and  loved,  and  died  ; 
And  as  they  left  us  one  by  one, 
We  laid  them  side  by  side. 

4  We  laid  them  down  to  sleep, 

But  not  in  hope  forlorn  ; 
We  laid  them  but  to  ripen  there, 
Till  the  last  glorious  morn. 

fi  We  long  to  hear  thy  voice, 
To  see  thee  face  to  face, 
To  share  thy  crown  and  glory  then, 
As  now  we  share  thy  grace. 

6  Come,  Lord,  and  wipe  away 
The  curse,  the  sin,  the  stain, 
And  make  this  blighted  world  of  ours 
Thine  own  fair  world  again. 

1131.  L.  M.  Heber. 

The  Lord  Jesus  shall  be  revealed.  —  2  Thess.  1 :  7. 

1  The  Lord  will  come ;  the  earth  shall  quake, 
The  mountains  to  their  centre  shake, 
And,  withering  from  the  vault  of  night, 
The  stars  withdraw  their  feeble  light. 


SECOND    COMING    OF    CHRIST. 

2  The  Lord  will  come,  but  not  the  same 
As  once  in  lowly  form  he  came, 

A  silent  Lamb  to  slaughter  led, 

The  bruised,  the  suffering,  and  the  dead. 

3  The  Lord  will  come —  a  dreadful  form, 
With  wreath  of  flame,  and  robe  of  storm, 
On  cherub  wings,  and  wings  of  wind, 
Anointed  Judge  of  human  kind. 

4  Can  this  be  He,  who  wont  to  stray 
A  pilgrim  on  the  world's  highway, 

By  power  oppressed,  and  mocked  by  pride  ? 
0  God,  is  this  the  Crucified  ? 

5  While  sinners  in  despair  shall  call, 
Rocks,  hide  us  ;  mountains,  on  us  fall  ; 
The  saints,  ascending  from  the  tomb, 
Shall  sing  for  joy,  The  Lord  is  come ! 

1132.  C.  M.  Bun  ah. 

The  Marriage  Supper  of  the  Lamb.  —  Rev.  19  :  9. 

j   Ascend,  beloved,  to  the  joy  ; 
The  festal  day  has  come  ; 
To-night  the  Lamb  doth  feast  his  own 
In  the  great  upper  room. 

2  The  festal  lamps  are  lighting  now 

In  the  glad  marriage  hall ; 
By  angel  hands  the  board  is  spread  ; 
The  King  his  own  doth  call. 

3  Long,  long  deferred,  now  come  at  last 

The  Lamb's  glad  wedding  day ; 
The,  guests  are  gathering  to  the  feast ; 
How  bright  the  new  array ! 

4  Sorrow  and  sighing  are  no  more ; 

The  weeping  hours  are  past ; 
The  joy  and  glory  are  begun  ; 
The  crown  has  come  at  last. 


FUTURITY. 

1133.  c.  M. 

When  Christ,  who  is  our  life,  shall  appear.  —  Cd.  3  :  4. 

1  Hope  of  our  hearts,  0  Lord,  appear, 

Thou  glorious  Star  of  day  ; 
Shine  forth,  and  chase  the  dreary  night, 
With  all  our  tears,  away. 

2  0,  bid  the  bright  archangel  now 

The  trump  of  God  prepare, 
To  call  thy  saints,  the  quick,  the  dead, 
To  meet  thee  in  the  air. 

3  No  resting-place  we  seek  on  earth, 

No  loveliness  we  see  ; 
Our  eye  is  on  the  royal  crown 
Prepared  for  us  and  thee. 

4  But  0,  the  thought  of  sharing,  Lord, 

Thy  glorious  throne  above, 
What  is  it  to  the  brighter  hope 
Of  dwelling  in  thy  love  ? 

1134.  C.  M.  Watts. 

The  Holy  City,  New  Jerusalem.  —  Itev.  21 :  2. 

1  Lo,  what  a  glorious  sight  appears 

To  our  believing  eyes  ! 
The  earth  and  seas  are  passed  away, 
And  the  old  rolling  skies. 

2  From  the  third  heaven,  where  God  resides, 

That  holy,  happy  place, 
The  New  Jerusalem  comes  down, 
Adorned  with  shining  grace. 

3  Attending  angels  shout  for  joy, 

And  the  bright  armies  sing, — 
Mortals,  behold  the  sacred  scat 
Of  your  descending  King. 


SECOND    COMING    OF    CHRIST. 

'1  The  Lord  of  glory  down  to  men 
Removes  his  blest  abode  — 
Men  the  dear  objects  of  his  grace, 
And  he  their  loving  Lord. 

5  His  own  soft  hands  shall  wipe  the  tears 

From  every  weeping  eye  ; 
And  pains,  and  groans,  and  griefs,  and  fears, 
And  death  itself,  shall  die. 

6  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  0,  how  long 

Shall  this  bright  hour  delay  ? 
Fly  swifter  round,  ye  wheels  of  time, 
And  bring  the  welcome  day. 

1135.  L.  M.  Rist. 

That  Day  when  I  make  up  my  Jewels.  —  Mai.  3  :  17. 

1  Lo,  He,  on  whom  all  power  is  laid, 

Who  sits  at  God's  right  hand  on  high, 
To  judge  the  living  and  the  dead, 
In  fire  and  tempest  draweth  nigh. 

2  Awake,  thou  careless  world,  awake  ; 

Sinners,  behold  his  countenance 
In  beauty  terrible,  and  quake 

Condemned  beneath  his  piercing  glance. 

3  But  ye,  0  faithful  souls,  shall  see 

That  morning  rise  in  love  and  joy  ; 
Your  Saviour  comes  to  set  you  free, 

Your  Judge  shall  all  your  bonds  destroy. 

4  His  people,  with  a  mighty  hand, 

He,  from  earth's  conflict,  then  shall  bring 
Into  their  promised  fatherland, 

Where  songs  of  victory  they  shall  sing. 

*>  Arise,  and  let  us  haste  to  meet 

The  Bridegroom  standing  at  the  door, 
That  we  may  worship  at  his  feet 
With  holy  angels  evermore. 

693 


FUTURITY. 


RESURRECTION. 

1136.  S.  M.  Bonar. 

Awake  and  sing,  ye  that  dwell  in  Dust.  —  Is.  6  .  19. 

1  Soon  shall  the  trump  of  God 

Give  out  the  welcome  sound, 
That  shakes  death's  silent  chamber-walls, 
And  breaks  the  turf-sealed  ground. 

2  Ye  dwellers  in  the  dust, 

Awake,  come  forth  and  sing ; 
Sharp  has  your  frost  of  winter  been, 
But  bright  shall  be  your  spring. 

3  'Twas  sown  in  weakness  here ; 

'Twill  then  be  raised  in  power ; 
That  which  was  sown  an  earthly  seed 
Shall  rise  a  heavenly  flower. 

1137.  C.  M.  Logan. 

If  it  die,  it  br in geth  forth  much  Fruit.  —  John  12  :  24. 

1  All  nature  dies,  and  lives  again ; 

The  flowers  that  paint  the  field, 
The  trees  that  crown  the  mountain's  broWj 
And  boughs  and  blossoms  yield,    - 

2  Resign  the  honors  of  their  form 

At  winter's  stormy  blast, 
And  leave  the  naked,  leafless  plain 
A  desolated  waste. 

o  Yet  soon  reviving  plants  and  flowers 

Anew  shall  deck  the  plain  ; 

The  woods  shall  hear  the  voice  of  spring, 

And  flourish  green  again. 
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RESURRECTION. 

4  So,  to  the  dreary  grave  consigned, 

Man  sleeps  in  death's  dark  gloom, 
Until  th'  eternal  morning  wake 
The  slumbers  of  the  tomb. 

5  0,  may  the  grave  become  to  us 

The  bed  of  peaceful  rest, 
Whence  we  shall  gladly  rise  at  length, 
And  mingle  with  the  blest. 

1138.  S.  M.  Watts. 

This  Mortal  must  put  on  Immortality.  —  1  Cor.  1-5  :  53. 

1  And  must  this  body  die  ? 

This  mortal  frame  decay  ? 
And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 
Lie  mouldering  in  the  clay  ? 

2  My  dear  Redeemer  lives, 

And  ever  from  the  skies 
Looks  down  and  watches  all  my  du*t, 
Till  he  shall  bid  it  rise. 

3  Arrayed  in  glorious  grace 

Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine, 
And  every  shape  and  every  face 
Look  heavenly  and  divine. 

4  These  lively  hopes  we  owe 

To  Jesus'  dying  love  ; 
We  would  adore  his  grace  below, 
And  sing  his  power  above. 

5  Dear  Lord,  accept  the  praise 

Of  these  our  humble  songs, 
Till  tunes  of  nobler  sound  we  rais8 
With  our  immortal  tongues. 

880 


FUTURITY. 

1139.  CM. 

Christ  the  First-fruits.  — 1  Cor.  15:23. 

1  As  Jesus  died  and  rose  again 

Victorious  from  the  dead, 
So  his  disciples  rise,  and  reign 
With  their  triumphant  Head. 

2  The  time  draws  nigh  when  from  the  clouds 

Christ  shall  with  shouts  descend, 
And  the  last  trumpet's  awful  voice 
The  heavens  and  earth  shall  rend. 

3  Then,  then  shall  they  who  live  be  changed 

And  they  who  sleep  shall  wake  ; 
The  graves  shall  yield  their  ancient  charge 
And  earth's  foundation  shake. 

4  The  saints  of  God,  from  death  set  free, 

With  joy  shall  mount  on  high  ; 
The  heavenly  host,  with  praises~loud. 
Shall  meet  them  in  the  sky. 

5  Together  to  their  Father's  house 

With  joyful  hearts  they  go, 
And  dwell  forever  with  the  Lord 
Beyond  the  reach  of  woe. 

1140.  c.  M. 

If  a  Man.  die,  shall  he  live  again? —  Job  14  :  14. 

1  My  faith  shall  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 

And  trample  on  the  tomb  ; 
1  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives, 
And  on  the  clouds  shall  come. 

2  I  know  that  he  shall  soon  appear 

In  power  and  glory  meet ; 
And  death,  the  last  of  all  his  foes. 
Lie  vanquished  at  his  feet. 


RESURRECTION. 

3  Then,  though  the  grave  my  flesh  devour, 

And  hold  me  for  its  prey, 
I  know  my  sleeping  dust  shall  rise 
On  the  last  judgment  day. 

4  I  in  my  flesh  shall  see  my  God 

When  he  on  earth  shall  stand  ; 
I  shall  with  all  his  saints  ascend 
To  dwell  at  his  right  hand. 

5  Then  shall  he  wipe  all  tears  away, 

And  hush  the  rising  groan  ; 
And  pains,  and  sighs,  and  griefs,  and  fears 
Shall  ever  be  unknown. 

1141.  7s.  L.  Hen rietta. 

Because  I  live,  ye  shall  live  also.  —  John  14  :  19. 

1  Jesus,  my  Redeemer,  lives, 

And  his  life  I'm  sure  to  see ; 
Bright  the  hope  this  promise  gives, 

Where  he  is,  I  too  shall  be. 
Shall  I  fear  then  ?     Can  the  Head 
Rise  and  leave  the  members  dead  ? 

2  I  shall  see  him  with  these  eyes, 

llim  whom  I  shall  surely  know  ; 
Not  another  shall  I  rise  ; 

With  his  love  this  heart  shall  glow  ; 
Nought  shall  e'er  my  soul  remove 
From  her  refuge  in  his  love. 

3  Ye  who  suffer,  sigh,  and  moan, 

Fresh  and  glorious  there  shall  reign ; 
Earthly  here  the  seed  is  sown ; 

Heavenly  it  shall  rise  again : 
Natural  here  the  death  we  die  ; 
Spiritual  our  life  on  high. 


FUTURITY. 

1142.  7s.  Whittim*. 

The  Angels  at  the  Tomb.  —  John  20 :  12. 

1  Thou,  0  most  Compassionate, 
"Who  didst  stoop  to  our  estate, 
Drinking  of  the  cup  we  drain, 
Treading  in  our  path  of  pain, — 

2  Through  the  doubt  and  mystery, 
Grant  to  us  thy  steps  to  see, 

And  the  grace  to  draw  from  thence 
Larger  hope  and  confidence. 

3  Show  thy  vacant  tomb,  and  let, 
As  of  old,  the  angels  sit, 
Whispering  by  its  open  door, 

'  Fear  not ;  he  hath  gone  before  ! ' 

1148.  8s  &  7s. 

All  that  are  in  their  Graves  shall  come  forth.  —  John  5  :  29. 

1  Lo,  the  seal  of  death  is  breaking  ; 
Those  who  slept  its  sleep  are  waking ; 

Heaven  opes  its  portals  fair. 
Hark  !  the  harps  of  God  are  ringing  ; 
Hark !  the  seraphs'  hymn  is  flinging 

Music  on  immortal  air. 

2  There,  no  more  at  eve  declining, 
Suns  without  a  cloud  are  shining 

O'er  the  land  of  life  and  love ; 
There  the  founts  of  life  are  flowing, 
Flowers  unknown  to  time  are  blowing, 

In  that  radiant  scene  above. 

3  There  no  sigh  of  memory  swelleth ; 
There  no  tear  of  misery  welleth ; 

Hearts  will  bleed  or  break  no  more ; 
Past  is  all  the  cold  world's  scorning ; 
Gone  the  night  and  broke  the  morning 

Over  all  the  golden  shore. 


JUDGMENT. 

JUDGMENT. 

1144.  C.  M.  Watt*. 

He  hath  appointed  a  Day.  —  Acts  17  :  31. 

1  That  awful  day  will  surely  come, 

Th'  appointed  hour  makes  haste, 
When  I  must  stand  before  my  Judge, 
And  pass  the  solemn  test. 

2  Thou  lovely  Chief  of  all  my  joys, 

Thou  Sovereign  of  my  heart, 
How  could  I  bear  to  hear  thy  voice 
Pronounce  the  word,  Depart ! 

3  0,  tell  me  that  my  worthless  name 

Is  graven  on  thy  hands ; 
Show  me  some  promise  in  thy  book 
Where  my  salvation  stands. 

4  Give  me  one  kind,  assuring  word, 

To  sink  my  fears  again, 
And  cheerfully  my  soul  shall  wait 
Her  threescore  years  and  ten. 

1145.  L.  M.  Scott. 

The  great  Day  of  His  Wrath  is  come.  —  Rev.  6  :  17. 

1  That  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day, 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away  ! 
What  power  shall  be  the  sinner's  stay  ? 
How  shall  he  meet  that  dreadful  day  ?  — 

2  When,  shrivelling  like  a  parchCd  scroll, 
The  flaming  heavens  together  roll, 
When  louder  yet,  and  yet  more  dread, 
Swells  the  high  trump  that  wakes  the  dead  ? 

B  0,  on  that  day  —  that  wrathful  day, 
When  man  to  judgment  wakes  from  clay, 
Be,  Lord,  the  trembling  sinner's  stay, 
Though  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away ! 


FUTURITY. 

1146.  8s,  7s  &  4.  Brydgbb. 

The  Hour  of  his  Judgment  is  come.  —  Rev.  14: 7. 

1  Lo,  He  conies  with  clouds  descending, 

Once  for  favored  sinners  slain ; 
Thousand  thousand  saints,  attending, 
Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train  : 

Hallelujah ! 
Jesus  shall  forever  reign. 

2  Every  eye  shall  now  behold  him, 

Robed  in  dreadful  majesty : 
Those  who  set  at  nought  and  sold  him,  * 
Pierced,  and  nailed  him  to  the  tree, 

Deeply  wailing, 
Shall  the  true  Messiah  see. 

3  When  the  solemn  trump  has  sounded, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  flee  away ; 

All  who  hate  him  must,  confounded, 

Hear  the  summons  of  that  day  — 

Come  to  judgment !  — 
Come  to  judgment !  —  come  away  ! 

4  Yea,  amen  !    Let  all  adore  thee, 

Seated  on  thy  heavenly  throne  ; 
Saviour,  take  the  power  and  glory, 

Make  thy  righteous  judgments  known  ; 

0,  come  quickly  — 
Claim  the  kingdom  for  thine  own. 

1147.  S.  M.  Doddridge. 

Knowing  the  Terror  of  the  Lord,  toe  persuade  Men.  —  2  Cor.  5:11, 

1  And  will  the  Judge  descend  ? 
And  must  the  dead  arise  ? 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 
His  all-discerning  eyes  ? 

700 


JUDGMENT. 

2  How  will  my  heart  endure 

The  terrors  of  that  day, 
When  earth  and  heaven,  before  his  face, 
Astonished,  shrink  away  ? 

3  But,  ere  the  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead, 
Hark  !  from  the  gospel's  cheering  sound 
What  joyful  tidings  spread  ! 

4  Come,  sinners,  seek  his  grace 

Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  hear  ; 
Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there. 

1148.  8s  &  7s. 

Bshold,  the  Bridegroom  cometh.  —  Matt.  25:6. 

1  That  great  day  of  wrath  and  terror, 

That  last  day  of  woe  and  doom, 
Like  a  thief  that  comes  at  midnight, 
On  the  sons  of  men  shall  come,  — 

2  When  the  King  of  heavenly  glory 

Shall  assume  his  throne  on  high  ; 
When  the  bands  of  all  his  angels 
Shall  be  near  him  in  the  sky  ;  — 

3  When  the  sun  shall  turn  to  sackcloth, 

And  the  moon  be  red  as  blood ; 
When  the  stars  shall  fall  from  heaven 
As  the  leaves  fall  in  a  wood. 

4  Therefore,  man,  while  yet  thou  mayest, 

From  the  tempter's  malice  fly ! 

Give  thy  bread  to  feed  the  hungry, 

If  thou  seek'st  to  win  the  sky. 

5  Let  thy  loins  be  straitly  girded, 

Life  be  pure,  and  heart  be  right, 

That,  whene'er  the  Bridegroom  cometh, 

Full  thy  lamp  mav  shine  and  bright. 
45    "  ?oi 


FUTURITY. 

1149.  8s,  6s  &  4.         Mrs.  Akermul 

He  found  Nothing  but  Leaves.  — Mark  11 :  13. 

1  Nothing  but  leaves  ;  the  spirit  grieves 

Over  a  wasted  life  ; 
Sin  committed,  while  conscience  slept, 
Promises  made  but  never  kept, 

Hatred,  battle,  and  strife  ; 
Nothing  but  leaves. 

2  Nothing  but  leaves  ;  no  garnered  sheaves 

Of  life's  fair  ripened  grain  ; 
Words,  idle  words,  for  earnest  deeds ; 
We  sow  our  seeds  —  lo,  tares  and  weeds; 

We  reap,  with  toil  and  pain, 
Nothing  but  leaves. 

3  Nothing  but  leaves  ;  memory  weaves 

No  veil  to  screen  the  past ; 
As  we  retrace  our  weary  way, 
Counting  each  lost  and  misspent  day. 

We  sadly  find  at  last 
Nothing  but  leaves. 

4  And  shall  we  meet  the  Master  so, 

Bearing  our  withered  leaves  ? 
The  Saviour  looks  for  perfect  fruit ; 
We  stand  before  him,  humble,  mute, 

Waiting  the  word  he  breathes, — 
'  Nothing  but  leaves.' 

1150.  C.  M.  Addison. 

He  will  judge  (he  World  in  Righteoxtsncss.  —  Acts  17  :  31. 

1  When,  rising  from  the  bed  of  death, 
O'erwhelmed  with  guilt  and  fear, 
I  see  my  Maker  face  to  face, 
0,  how  shall  I  appear  ? 


JUDGMENT. 

2  If  now,  while  pardon  may  be  found, 

And  mercy  may  be  sought, 
My  heart  witli  inward  horror  shrinks, 
And  trembles  at  the  thought,  — 

3  When  thou,  0  Lord,  shalt  stand  revealed 

In  majesty  severe, 
And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul, 
0,  how  shall  I  appear  ! 

4  Then  see  my  sorrows,  gracious  Lord  ; 

Let  mercy  set  me  free, 
While  in  the  confidence  of  prayer 
My  heart  takes  hold  of  thee. 

115].  C.  P.  M. 

Who  shall  judge  the  Quick  and  the  Dead.  — 2  Tim.  4  :  I. 

1  When  thou,  my  righteous  Judge,  shalt  come 
To  take  thy  ransomed  people  home, 

Shall  I  among  them  stand  ? 
Shall  such  a  worthless  worm  as  I, 
Who  sometimes  am  afraid  to  die, 

Be  found  at  thy  right  hand  ? 

2  I  love  to  meet  among  them  now, 
Before  thy  gracious  feet  to  bow, 

Though  weakest  of  them  all ; 
But  —  can  I  bear  the  piercing  thought?  — 
What  if  my  name  should  be  left  out, 

When  thou  for  them  shalt  call ! 

3  Among  them,  Lord,  let  me  be  found, 
Whene'er  th'  archangel's  tramp  shall  sound, 

To  see  thy  smiling  face ; 
Then  loudest  of  the  throng  I'll  sing, 
While  heaven's  resounding  mansions  ring 

With  shouts  of  sovereign  grace. 


FUTURITY. 


HEAVEX. 


1  152.  C.  M.  Gill. 

The  Image  of  the  Earthi/.—  l  Cor.  15  :  49. 

1  0,  mean  may  seem  this  house  of  clay, 

Yet  'twas  the  Lord's  abode  ; 
Our  feet  may  mourn  this  thorny  way, 
Yet  here  Immanuel  trod. 

2  This  fleshly  robe  the  Lord  did  wear ; 

This  -watch  the  Lord  did  keep ; 
These  burdens  sore  the  Lord  did  bear ; 
These  tears  the  Lord  did  weep. 

3  This  world  the  Master  overcame, 

This  death  the  Lord  did  die ; 
0,  vanquished  world,  0,  glorious  shame, 
0,  hallowed  agony ! 

4  0,  vale  of  tears,  no  longer  sad, 

Wherein  the  Lord  did  dwell ; 
0,  holy  robe  of  flesh  that  clad 
Our  own  Immanuel ! 

5  Our  very  frailty  brings  us  near 

Unto  the  Lord  of  heaven  ; 
To  every  grief,  to  every  tear, 
Such  glory  strange  is  given. 

1153.  C.  M.  Gill. 

The  Image  of  the  Heavenly.  —  1  Cor.  15  :  49. 

1  'Tis  not  this  fleshly  robe  alone 

Shall  link  us,  Lord,  to  thee  ; 
Nor  always  in  the  tear  and  groan 
Shall  the  dear  kindred  be. 

2  Thou,  to  our  woe  who  down  didst  come, 

Who  one  with  us  wouldst  be, 

Wilt  lift  us  to  thy  heavenly  home, 

Wilt  make  us  one  with  thee. 

704 


HEAVEN. 

3  Our  earthly  garments  thou  hast  worn, 

And  we  thy  robes  shall  wear ; 
Our  mortal  burdens  thou  hast  borne, 
And  we  thy  bliss  may  bear. 

4  0,  mighty  grace  !  our  life  to  live, 

To  make  our  earth  divine  ; 
0,  mighty  grace  !  thy  heaven  to  give, 
And  lift  our  life  to  thine. 

5  0,  strange  the  gifts  and  marvellous, 

By  thee  received  and  given ! 
Thou  tookest  woe  and  death  from  us, 
And  we  receive  thy  heaven. 

1154.  S.    M.  BONAR. 

Pilgrims  on  the  Earth.  —  Heb.  11  :  13. 

1  A  few  more  years  shall  roll, 

A  few  more  seasons  come, 
And  we  shall  be  with  those  that  rest 
Asleep  within  the  tomb. 

2  A  few  more  storms  shall  beat 

On  this  wild,  rocky  shore, 
And  we  shall  be  where  tempests  cease, 
And  surges  swell  no  more. 

3  A  few  more  struggles  here, 

A  few  more  partings  o'er, 
A  few  more  toils,  a  few  more  tears, 
And  we  shall  weep  no  more. 

4  'Tis  but  a  little  while 

And  He  shall  come  again, 
Who  died  that  we  might  live,  who  lives 
That  we  with  him  may  reign. 

5  Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  blest  day ; 
0,  wash  me  in  thy  precious  blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 


FUTURITY 

1  155.  7s.  SCHMOLOK. 

The  Homeward  Journey. 

1  Heavenward  doth  our  journey  tend  ; 

We  are  strangers  here  on  earth ; 
Through  the  wilderness  we  wend 

Towards  the  Canaan  of  our  birth  ; 
Here  we  roam  a  pilgrim  band  ; 
Yonder  is  our  native  land. 

2  Heavenward  !  doth  God's  Spirit  cry, 

When  I  hear  him  in  his  word, 
Showing  thus  the  rest  on  high, 

Where  I  shall  be  with  my  Lord  ; 
When  his  word  fills  all  my  thought. 
Oft  to  heaven  my  soul  is  caught. 

3  Heavenward  death  shall  lead,  at  last, 

To  the  home  where  I  would  be ; 
All  my  sorrows  overpast, 

I  shall  triumph  there  with  thee ; 
Jesus,  thou  hast  gone  before, 
That  we  too  might  heavenward  soar. 

4  Heavenward  !  heavenward  !     Only  this 

Is  my  watchword  on  the  earth  ; 
For  the  love  of  heavenly  bliss 

Counting  all  things  little  worth  ; 
Heavenward  all  my  being  tends, 
Till  in  heaven  my  journey  ends 

1156.  L.  M. 

Hccucn  anticipated. 

1   We  go  with  the  redeemed  to  taste 
Of  joy  supreme,  that  never  dies  ; 
Our  feet  still  press  the  weary  waste  ; 
Our  hearts,  our  home,  are  in  the  skies. 


HEAVEX. 

2  And,  0,  while  on  to  Zion's  hill 

Tlic  toilsome  path  of  life  wo  tread, 
Around  us,  loving  Father,  still 

Thy  circling  wings  of  mercy  spread. 

3  From  day  to  day,  from  hour  to  hour, 

0,  let  our  rising  spirits  prove 
The  strength  of  thine  almighty  power, 
The  sweetness  of  thy  saving  love. 

1157.  8s  &  7s. 

Only  IVaii 

1  Only  waiting  till  the  shadows 

Are  a  little  longer  grown  ; 
Only  waiting  till  the  glimmer 

Of  the  day's  last  beam  is  flown  ; 
Till  the  night  of  earth  is  faded 

From  the  heart  once  full  of  day  ; 
Till  the  stars  of  heaven  are  breaking 

Through  the  twilight  soft  and  gray. 

2  Only  waiting  till  the  reapers 

Have  the  last  sheaf  gathered  home ; 
For  the  summer  time  is  faded, 

And  the  autumn  winds  have  come. 
Quickly,  reapers,  gather  quickly 

The  last  ripe  hours  of  my  heart, 
For  the  bloom  of  life  is  withered, 

And  I  hasten  to  depart. 

3  Only  waiting  till  the  shadows 

Are  a  little  longer  grown  ; 
Only  waiting  till  the  glimmer 

Of  the  day's  last  beam  is  flown  ; 
Then,  from  out  the  gathered  darkness^ 

Holy,  deathless  stars  shall  rise, 
Ey  whose  light  my  soul  shall  gladly 

Tread  its  pathway  to  the  skies. 

707 


FUTURITY. 

lloo.  7s  <fc  6s. 

Contrast  of  Heaven  with  Earth. 

1  Brief  life  is  here  our  portion, 

Brief  sorrow,  short-lived  care ; 
The  life  that  knows  no  ending, 

The  tearless  life  is  there : 
Reward  of  grace  how  wondrous ! 

Short  toil  —  eternal  rest ! 
0,  miracle  of  mercy, 

That  rebels  should  be  blest !  — 

2  That  we  with  sin  polluted 

Should  have  our  home  on  high  ! 
That  we  should  dwell  in  mansions 

Beyond  the  starry  sky ! 
And  now  we  fight  the  battle, 

And  then  we  wear  the  crown 
-  Of  full,  and  everlasting, 

And  ever-bright  renown. 

3  I  know  not,  0,  I  know  not 

What  social  joys  are  there, 
What  pure,  unfading  glory, 

What  light  beyond  compare. 
0  garden  free  from  sorrow  1 

0  plains  that  fear  no  strife ! 
0  princely  bowers,  all  blooming ! 

0  realm  and  home  of  life ! 

1159.  S.  M.  Lytb. 

How  shah  we  sing  i  \  a  strange  Hand?  — Ps.  137  : 4. 

1  Far  from  my  heavenly  home, 
Far  from  my  Father's  breast, 
Fainting,  I  cry,  Blest  Spirit,  come, 
And  speed  me  to  my  rest. 


HEAVEN. 

2  Upon  the  willows  long 

My  harp  has  silent  hung  ; 
How  should  I  sing  a  cheerful  song 
Till  thou  inspire  my  tongue  ? 

3  My  spirit  homeward  turns, 

And  fain  would  thither  flee  ; 
My  heart,  0  Zion,  droops  and  yearns 
When  I  remember  thee. 

4  To  thee,  to  thee  I  press  — 

A  dark  and  toilsome  road ; 
When  shall  I  pass  the  wilderness, 
And  reach  the  saints'  abode  ? 

5  God  of  my  life,  be  near ; 

On  thee  my  hopes  I  cast ; 
0,  guide  me  through  the  desert  here,     ■ 
And  bring  me  home  at  last. 

11  GO.  9,  11  &  10s. 

Strangers  and  Pilgrims.  —  Heb.  11 :  13. 

1  I'm  a  pilgrim,  and  I'm  a  stranger, 

I  can  tarry,  I  can  tarry  but  a  night ; 

Do  not  detain  me,  for  I  am  going 

To  where  the  fountains  are  ever  flowing. 

2  There  the  glory  is  ever  sinning  ; 

0,  my  longing  heart,  my  longing  heart  is  there ; 
Here  in  this  country,  so  dark  and  dreary, 
I  long  have  wandered  forlorn  and  weary. 

8  There's  the  city  to  which  I  journey ; 
My  Redeemer,  my  Redeemer  is  its  light ; 
There  is  no  sorrow,  nor  any  sighing, 
Nor  any  tears  there,  nor  any  dying. 

709 


FUTURITY. 

1161.  CM.  Stenn;  ^ 

The  Lord  shoxced  him  all  the  Land.  —  Deut.  34: 1. 

1  On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 

And  cast  a  wishful  eve 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2  0,  the  transporting,  rapturous  scene, 

That  rises  to  my  sight ! 
Sweet  fields  arrayed  in  living  green, 
And  rivers  of  delight. 

3  O'er  all  those  wide-extended  plains 

Shines  one  eternal  day  ; 
There  God,  the  Sun,  forever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

-1  No  chilling  winds,  no  poisonous  breath, 
Can  reach  that  healthful  shore ; 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death, 
Are  felt  and  feared  no  more. 

5  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 

And  be  forever  blest  ? 
When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face, 
And  in  his  bosom  rest  ? 

6  Filled  with  delight,  my  raptured  soul 

Can  here  no  longer  stay ; 
Though  Jordan's  waves  around  me  roll, 
Fearless  I'd  launch  away. 

I  1  62.  8s  &  7s.  Bona* 

We  seek  a  City  to  come.  —  Hcb.  13  :  14. 

1  This  is  not  my  place  of  resting : 
Mine's  a  city  yet  to  come ; 
Onward  to  it  I  am  hasting  — 
On  to  my  eternal  home. 

710 


HEAVEN. 

2  In  it  all  is  light  and  glory  ; 

O'er  it  shines  a  nightless  day  : 
Every  trace  of  sin's  sad  story, 
All  the  curse,  hath  passed  away. 

3  There  the  Lamb,  our  Shepherd,  leads  us 

By  the  streams  of  life  along, 

On  the  freshest  pastures  feeds  us, 

Turns  our  sighing  into  song. 

4  Soon  we  pass  this  desert  dreary, 

Soon  we  bid  farewell  to  pain  ; 
Never  more  are  sad  or  weary. 
Never,  never  sin  again. 


1163.  s.  M. 

Come,  ye  Blessed  of  my  Father.  —  Matt.  25  :  34. 

1  Come  to  the  land  of  peace  ; 

From  shadows  come  away  ; 
Where  all  the  sounds  of  weeping  cease, 
And  storms  no  more  have  sway. 

2  Fear  hath  no  dwelling  here  ; 

But  pure  repose  and  love 
Breathe  through  the  bright,  celestial  air 
The  spirit  of  the  dove. 

3  Come  to  the  bright  and  blest, 

Gathered  from  every  land  ; 
For  here  thy  soul  shall  find  its  rest 
Amid  the  shining  band. 

4  In  this  divine  abode 

Change  leaves  no  saddening  trace  ; 
Come,  trusting  spirit,  to  thy  God, 
Thy  holy  resting-place. 

711 


FUTURITY. 

1164.  8S  &  7s.  CONDER. 

The  Future  World. 

1  0  the  hour  when  this  material 

Shall  have  vanished  like  a  cloud, 
And  amid  the  wide  ethereal 

All  th'  invisible  shall  crowd, 
And  the  naked  soul,  surrounded 

By  realities  unknown, 
Triumphs  in  the  view  unbounded, 

Feels  herself  with  God  alone ! 

2  Can  I  trust  a  fellow-being  ? 

Can  I  trust  an  angel's  care  ? 
0  thou  merciful  All-seeing, 

Guide  me,  by  thy  presence,  there. 
Jesus,  blessed  Mediator, 

Thou  the  airy  path  hast  trod, 
Thou,  the  Judge,  the  Consummator, 

Shepherd  of  the  fold  of  God. 

3  Blesse*d  fold  !  no  foe  can  enter, 

And  no  friend  departcth  thence ; 
Jesus  is  their  Sun,  their  Centre, 

And  their  shield  Omnipotence : 
Blessed,  for  the  Lamb  shall  feed  them, 

And  their  tears  shall  wipe  away, 
To  the  living  fountain  lead  them 

Till  fruition's  perfect  day. 

1165.  7s.  Schenk. 

Who  are  these/  —  Itcv.  7:  13. 

1  Who  are  those  before  God's  throne, 
Clothed  in  righteousness  divine, 

Wearing  robes  of  white  alone, 
That  unstained  shall  ever  shine  ? 

Hallelujahs,  hark  !  they  sing ; 

Joyful  praise  to  God  they  bring. 

712 


HEAVEN. 

2  They  are  those  who  much  have  borne  — 

Trial,  sorrow,  pain,  and  care ; 
Who  have  wrestled  night  and  morn 

With  the  mighty  God  in  prayer ; 
Who  have  made  their  raiment  clean 
In  the  blood  Christ  shed  for  them. 

3  Cast  my  lot  in  earth  and  heaven 

With  thy  saints,  Lord,  made  like  thee; 
Let  my  bonds  be  also  riven ; 

Make  thy  child,  who  loves  thee,  free ; 
Near  the  throne  where  thou  dost  shine 
May  a  place  at  last  be  mine. 

4  Ah,  that  bliss  can  ne'er  be  told, 

When,  with  all  that  army  bright, 
Thee,  my  Sun,  I  shall  behold, 

Shining  star-like  with  thy  light. 
Amen!  Thanks  be  brought  to  thee, 
Praise  through  all  eternity. 

1166.  L.  M.  Montgomery. 

Holiness  a  Condition  of  Heaven.  —  Heb.  12  :  14. 

1  Heaven  is  a  place  of  rest  from  sin ; 

But  all  who  hope  to  enter  there 
Must  here  that  holy  course  begin 

Which  shall  their  souls  for  rest  prepare. 

2  Clean  hearts,  0  God,  in  us  create  ; 

Right  spirits,  Lord,  in  us  renew ; 
Commence  wo  now  that  higher  state, 
Now  do  thy  will  as  angels  do. 

3  In  Jesus'  footsteps  may  we  tread, 

Learn  every  lesson  of  his  love, 
And  be  from  grace  to  glory  led, 

From  heaven  below  to  heaven  above. 

713 


FUTURITY. 
1  167.  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

And  the  City  had  no  Xeed  of  the  Sun.  —  Rev.  21 :  23. 

1  Ye  golden  lamps  of  heaven,  farewell, 

With  all  your  feeble  light ; 
Farewell,  thou  ever-changing  moon, 
Pale  empress  of  the  night. 

2  And  thou  refulgent  orb  of  day, 

In  brighter  flames  arrayed, 
My  soul,  that  springs  beyond  thy  sphere, 
No  more  demands  thine  aid. 

3  Ye  stars  are  but  the  shining  dust 

Of  my  divine  abode, 
The  pavement  of  those  heavenly  courts, 
Where  I  shall  reign  with  God. 

4  The  Father  of  eternal  light 

Shall  there  his  beams  display, 
Nor  shall  one  moment's  darkness  mix 
With  that  unvaried  day. 

5  There  all  the  millions  of  his  saints 

Shall  in  one  song  unite, 
And  each  the  bliss  of  all  shall  view 
With  infinite  delight. 

1  168.  C.  iNJL  Noeu 

To  die  is  Gam.  — Phil.  1 :  21. 

1  When  musing  sorrow  weeps  the  past, 

And  mourns  the  present  pain, 
'Tis  sweet  to  think  of  peace  at  last, 
And  feel  that  death  is  gain. 

2  'Tis  not  that  murmuring  thoughts  arise, 

And  dread  a  Father's  will ; 
'Tis  not  that  meek  submission  flics, 
And  would  not  suffer  still :  — 

714 


HEAVEN. 

3  It  is  that  heaven-born  faith  surveys 

The  path  that  leads  to  light, 
And  longs  her  eagle  plumes  to  raise. 
And  lose  herself  in  sight. 

4  0,  let  me  wing  my  hallowed  flight 

From  earth-born  woe  and  care, 
And  soar  above  these  clouds  of  night, 
My  Saviour's  bliss  to  share. 

1169.  88. 

Church  of  the  First-born.  —  Heb.  12  :  23. 

1  We  speak  of  the  realms  of  the  blest, 

That  country  so  bright  and  so  fair, 
And  oft  are  its  glories  confessed  ; 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there  ! 

2  We  speak  of  its  pathways  of  gold. 

Its  walls  decked  with  jewels  so  rare, 
Its  wonders  and  pleasures  untold  ; 
But  what  must  it.  be  to  be  there  ! 

3  We  speak  of  its  freedom  from  sin. 

From  sorrow,  temptation,  and  eare, 
From  trials  without  and  within  ; 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there  ! 

4  We  speak  of  its  service  of  love, 

The  robes  which  the  glorified  wear, 
The  church  of  the  first-born  above ; 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there ! 

5  Do  .thou,  Lord,  'mid  sorrow  and  woe, 

Still  for  heaven  my  spirit  prepare, 
And  shortly  I  also  shall  know, 
And  feel,  what  it  is  to  be  there. 


FUTURITY. 

1170.  CM.  J.  Taylck 

God  hath  revealed  them  by  his  Spirit.  —  1  Cor.  2  :  10. 

1  There  is  a  state  unknown,  unseen, 

Where  parted  souls  must  be  ; 
And  but  a  step  doth  lie  between 
That  world  of  souls  and  me. 

2  i  see  no  light,  I  hear  no  sound, 

When  midnight  shades  are  spread ; 
Yet  angels  pitch  their  tents  around 
And  guard  my  quiet  bed. 

3  The  things  unseen,  0  God,  reveal ; 

My  spirit's  vision  clear, 
Till  I  shall  feel,  and  see,  and  know, 
That  those  I  love  are  near. 

4  Impart  the  faith  that  soars  on  high, 

Beyond  this  earthly  strife, 
That  holds  sweet  converse  with  the  sky, 
And  lives  eternal  life. 

1171.  C.  M.  Watts. 

They  desire  a  better  Country.  —  Heb.  11  :  1C>. 

1  There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

Where  saints  immortal  reign  ; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-withering  flowers ; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green  ; 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 
And  Jordan  rolled  between. 


HE  A  VEX. 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea, 
And  linger  shivering  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  0,  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love 
With  unbeclouded  eyes, — 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, — 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

1172.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Eye  hath  not  seen. —  1  Cor.  2  :  9. 

1  Nor  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard, 
Nor  sense  nor  reason  known, 
What  joys  the  Father  has  prepared 
For  those  that  love  his  Son. 


Q 


But  the  good  Spirit  of  the  Lord 
Reveals  a  heaven  to  come  ; 

The  beams  of  glory  in  his  word 
Allure  and  guide  us  home. 


3  Pure  are  the  joys  above  the  sky, 

And  all  the  region  peace  ; 
No  wanton  lips,  nor  envious  eye, 
Can  see  or  taste  the  bliss. 

4  Those  holy  gates  forever  bar 

Pollution,  sin,  and  shame ; 
None  shall  obtain  admittance  there 
But  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

46  717 


FUTURITY. 

1173.  L.  M.  Tuck. 

Eye  hath  not  seen.  —  1  Cor.  2  :  9. 

1  There  is  a  region  lovelier  far 

Than  sages  tell  or  poets  sing  — 
Brighter  than  noonday  glories  are, 
And  softer  than  the  tints  of  spring. 

2  That  world  is  ever,  ever  bright 

With  purest  radiance  all  its  own  : 
The  streams  of  uncreated  light 

Flow  round  it  from  th'  eternal  throne. 

8  It  is  all  holy  and  serene, 

The  land  of  glory  and  repose  ; 
No  cloud  obscures  the  radiant  scene ; 
There  not  a  tear  of  sorrow  flows. 

4  In  vain  the  philosophic  eye 

May  seek  to  view  the  fair  abode, 
Or  find  it  in  the  curtained  sky ; 
It  is  the  dwelling-place  of  God. 

1174.  c.  m. 

Washed  their  Robes.  —  Rev.  7  :  14. 

1  How  bright  these  glorious  spirits  shine  ! 

Whence  all  their  white  array  ? 
How  came  they  to  the  blissful  seats 
Of  everlasting  day  ? 

2  Lo,  these  are  they  from  sufferings  great 

Who  came  to  realms  of  light, 
And  in  the  blood  of  Christ  have  washed 
Their  robes,  which  shine  so  bright. 

3  Now,  with  triumphal  palms,  they  stand 

Before  the  throne  on  high, 
And  serve  the  God  they  love  amid 
Tho  glories  of  the  sky. 

71S 


HEAVEN. 

4  His  presence  fills  each  heart  with  joy, 

Tunes  every  voice  to  sing ; 
By  day,  by  night,  the  sacred  courts 
With  glad  hosannas  ring. 

5  The  Lamb  that  dwells  amid  the  throne 

Shall  o'er  them  still  preside, 
Feed  them  with  nourishment  divine, 
And  all  their  footsteps  guide. 

6  In  pastures  green  he'll  lead  his  flock, 

Where  living  streams  appear  ; 
And  God,  the  Lord,  from  every  eye 
Shall  wipe  off  every  tear. 

1175.  L.  M. 

The  former  Things  are  passed  away.  —  Rev.  21  :4. 

1  There  is  a  land  mine  eye  hath  seen, 

In  visions  of  enraptured  thought, 
So  bright  that  all  which  spreads  between 
Is  with  its  radiant  glory  fraught ;  — 

2  A  land  upon  whose  blissful  shore 

There  rests  no  shadow,  falls  no  stain  ; 
There  those  who  meet  shall  part  no  more, 
And  those  long  parted  meet  again. 

3  Its  skies  are  not  like  earthly  skies, 

With  varying  hues  of  shade  and  light ; 
It  hath  no  need  of  suns  to  rise 
To  dissipate  the  gloom  of  night. 

4  There  sweeps  no  desolating  wind 

Across  that  calm,  serene  abode ; 
The  wanderer  there  a  home  may  find, 
Within  the  paradise  of  God. 

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FUTURITY. 

1 176.  7s. 

I  have  finished  my  Course.  — 2  Tim.  4  :  7. 

1  Hark  !  a  voice  divides  the  sky  ; 

Happy  are  the  faithful  dead 
In  the  Lord  who  sweetly  die ; 

They  from  all  their  toils  are  freed. 

2  Ready  for  their  glorious  crown, — 

Sorrows  past  and  sins  forgiven, — 
Here  they  lay  their  burden  down, 
Hallowed  and  made  meet  for  heaven. 

8  Yes,  the  Christian's  course  is  run  ; 
Ended  is  the  glorious  strife  ; 
Fought  the  fight,  the  work  is  done  ; 
Death  is  swallowed  up  in  life. 

4  Lo,  the  prisoner  is  released  — 
Lightened  of  his  heavy  load  ; 
Where  the  weary  are  at  rest, 
He  is  gathered  into  God. 

1177.  S.  M.  Montgomery. 

So  shall  we  ever  be  with  the  Lord.  —  1  Thess.  4  :  17. 

1  Forever  with  the  Lord  ; 

Amen,  so  let  it  be  ; 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word  ; 
Tis  immortality. 

2  Here,  in  the  body  pent, 

Absent  from  him  I  roam, 
Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 

3  Forever  with  the  Lord  ; 

Father,  if  'tis  thy  will, 
The  promise  of  that  gracious  word 
E'en  here  to  me  fulfil. 

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HEAVEN. 

4  Be  thou  at  my  right  hand  ; 

So  shall  I  never  fail  : 
Uphold  thou  me,  and  I  shall  stand ; 
Help,  and  I  shall  prevail. 

5  So,  when  my  latest  breath 

Shall  rend  the  veil  in  twain, 
By  death  I  shall  escape  from  death, 
And  life  eternal  gain. 

6  Knowing  as  I  am  known, 

How  shall  Llove  that  word, 
And  oft  repeat  before  the  throne  — 
Forever  with  the  Lord  ! 

1 178.  S.  M.  Montgomery, 

In  my  Father's  House  are  many  Mansions.  —  John  14  :  2. 

1  My  Father's  house  on  high  — 

Home  of  my  soul !  how  near, 
At  times,  to  faith's  foreseeing  eye 
Thy  golden  gates  appear  ! 

2  Yet  clouds  still  intervene, 

And  all  my  comfort  flies  ; 
Like  Noah's  dove  I  flit  between 
Rough  seas  and  stormy  skies. 

3  Anon  the  clouds  depart, 

The  winds  and  waters  cease ; 
While  sweetly  o'er  my  gladdened  heart 
Expands  the  bow  of  peace. 

4  1  hear  at  morn  and  even, 

At  noon  and  midnight  hour, 
The  choral  harmonies  of  heaven 
Earth's  Babel-tongues  o'erpower. 

5  And  then  I  feel  that  he, — 

Remembered  or  forgot, — 
The  Lord:  is  never  far  from  me, 
Though  I  perceive  him  not. 

7*1 


FUTURITY. 

1179.  C.   Jtf.  SlEELE. 

The.  Land  that  is  very  far  off.  —  Is.  33  :  17. 

1  Far  from  these  narrow  scenes  of  night 

Unbounded  glories  rise, 
And  realms  of  infinite  delight, 
Unknown  to  mortal  eyes. 

2  Fair,  distant  land  !  could  mortal  eyes 

But  half  its  charms  explore, 
How  would  our  spirits  long  to  rise, 
And  dwell  on  earth  no  more ! 

3  No  cloud  those  blissful  regions  know  — 

Realms  ever  bright  and  fair ; 
For  sin,  the  source  of  mortal  woe, 
Can  never  enter  there. 

4  Prepare  us,  Lord,  by  grace  divine, 

For  thy  bright  courts  on  high  ; 
Then  bid  our  spirits  rise  and  join 
The  chorus  of  the  sky. 

1180.  CM. 

u  The  New  Jerusalem.  —  Rev.  21. 

1  Jerusalem  !  my  happy  home  ! 

Name  ever  dear  to  me ! 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee  ? 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold  ? 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold  ? 

3  0,  when,  thou  city  of  my  God, 

Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend, 
Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up, 
And  Sabbaths  have  no  end  ? 

7W 


HEAVEN. 

4  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom, 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know ; 
Blest  seats !  through  dark  and  stormy  scenes 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

5  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets,  there, 

Around  my  Saviour  stand  ; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 

Will  join  the  glorious  band. 
G  Jerusalem,  my  glorious  home, 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee  ; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 

When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 

1181.  L.  M.  Steele. 

That  they  may  behold  my  Glory.  —  John  17  :  24. 

1  0,  for  a  sweet,  inspiring  ray 

To  animate  our  feeble  strains, 
From  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day  — 
The  blissful  realms  where  Jesus  reigns. 

2  There,  low  before  his  glorious  throne, 

Adoring  saints  and  angels  fall, 
And  with  delightful  worship  own 

His  smile  their  bliss,  their  heaven,  their  alL 

3  Immortal  glories  crown  his  head, 

While  tuneful  hallelujahs  rise, 
And  love,  and  joy,  and  triumph  spread 
Through  all  th'  assemblies  of  the  skies. 

4  He  smiles,  and  seraphs  tune  their  songs 

To  boundless  rapture  while  they  gaze ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  joyful  tongues 
Resound  his  everlasting  praise. 

5  There  all  the  followers  of  the  Lamb 

Shall  join  at  last  the  heavenly  choir: 
0,  may  the  joy-inspiring  theme 
Awake  our  faith  and  warm  desire. 

7^ 


FUTURITY. 

J  182.  L.  M.  Palme*. 

My  Father'' s  House. —  John  14  :  2. 

1  Thy  Father's  house  !  thine  own  bright  homo  ! 

And  thou  hast  there  a  place  for  me ; 
Though  yet  an  exile  here  I  roam, 
That  distant  home  by  faith  I  see. 

2  I  see  its  domes  resplendent  glow, 

Where  beams  of  God's  own  glory  fall ; 
And  trees  of  life  immortal  grow, 

Whose  fruits  o'erhang  the  sapphire  wall. 

3  0,  welcome  day  !  when  thou  my  feet 

Shalt  bring  the  shining  threshold  o'er, 
A  Father's  warm  embrace  to  meet, 
And  dwell  at  home  forevermore. 

1183.  L.  M.  Honar. 

Heaven  a  social  State. 

1  Still  one  in  life  and  one  in  death, 

One  in  our  hope  of  rest  above, 
One  in  our  joy,  our  trust,  our  faith, 
One  in  each  other's  faithful  love. 

2  Yet  must  we  part,  and,  parting,  weep  ; 

What  else  has  earth  for  us  in  store  ? 
Our  farewell  pangs  how  sharp  and  deep  ! 
Our  farewell  words  how  sad  and  sore  ! 

3  Yet  shall  we  meet  again  in  peace, 

To  sing  the  song  of  festal  joy, 
Where  none  shall  bid  our  gladness  ceaso, 
And  none  our  fellowship  destroy. 

4  There,  hand  in  hand  firm-linked  at  last, 

And  heart  to  heart  enfolded  all, 
We'll  smile  upon  the  troubled  past, 
And  wonder  why  wo  wept  at  nil. 


HEAVEN. 

1184.  8s  &  7s. 

Shall  we  know  each  other  there? 

1  When  we  hear  the  music  ringing 

In  the  bright  celestial  dome, 
When  sweet  angel  voices,  singing, 

Gladly  bid  us  welcome  home 
To  the  land  of  ancient  story, 

Where  the  spirit  knows  no  care, 
In  that  land  of  light  and  glory, 

Shall  we  know  each  other  there  ? 

2  When  the  holy  angels  meet  us, 

As  we  go  to  join  their  band, 
Shall  we  know  the  friends  that  greet  us 

In  the  glorious  spirit  land  ? 
Shall  we  see  the  same  eyes  shining 

On  us  as  in  days  of  yore  ? 
Shall  we  feel  their  dear  arms  twining 

Fondly  round  us  as  before  ? 

8  Yes,  my  earth-worn  soul  rejoices, 

And  my  weary  heart  grows  light, 
For  the  thrilling  angel  voices, 

And  the  angel  faces  bright, 
That  shall  welcome  us  in  heaven, 

Are  the  loved  of  long  ago ; 
And  to  them  'tis  kindly  given, 

Thus  their  mortal  friends  to  know;. 

4  0,  ye  weary,  sad,  and  tossed  ones, 

Droop  not,  faint  not  by  the  way  ; 
Ye  shall  join  the  loved  and  just  ones 

In  the  land  of  perfect  day. 
Harp-strings,  touched  by  angel  fingers, 

Murmured,  in  my  raptured  ear, — 
Evermore  their  sweet  song  lingers,  — 

We  shall  know  each  other  there. 


FUTURITY. 

1185.  8s  &  3.  BONAR. 

The  Holy  Citi/.  —  Rev.  21  :  2. 

1  Angel  voices  sweetly  singing, 

News  of  wondrous  gladness  bringing ; 
Sin  forever  left  behind  us, 
Earthly  visions  cease  to  blind  us ; 
Gone  the  vanity  and  folly, 
Come  the  joyous  and  the  holy  ; 
Heaven  at  last. 

2  On  the  jasper  threshold  standing, 

See,  the  strange,  bright  scene  expanding  ; 
What  a  city  !  what  a  glory  ! 
Far  beyond  the  brightest  story : 
Softest  voices,  silver-pealing, 
Happy  hymns  around  us  stealing  ; 
Heaven  at  last. 

3  Christ  himself  the  living  splendor, 
Praises  to  the  Lamb  we  render ; 
Now  at  length  the  veil  is  rended, 
And  the  saints  their  thrones  ascended ; 
Life  and  victory  around  us  ; 

Christ,  the  King,  himself  hath  crowned  us  ; 
Heaven  at  last. 

118G.  7*.  Nevin. 

Come  vp  hither.  —  Rev.  4  :  1. 

1  i  Come  up  hither  ;  come  away  :  ' 

Thus  the  ransomed  spirits  sing ; 
Here  is  cloudless,  endless  day ; 
Here  is  everlasting  spring, 

2  Come  up  hither;  come  and  dwell 

With  the  living  hosts  above  ; 
Come,  and  let  thy  bosom  swell 
With  their  burning  songs  of  love. 


HEAVEN. 

3  Come  up  hither  ;  come  and  share 

All  the  sacred  joys  that  rise, 
Like  an  ocean,  everywhere, 

Through  the  myriads  of  the  skies. 

4  Come  up  hither ;  come  and  shine 

In  the  robes  of  spotless  white  ; 
Palms,  and  harps,  and  crowns  are  thine ; 
Hither,  hither  wing  thy  flight. 

5  Come  up  hither  ;  hither  speed  : 

Rest  is  found  in  heaven  alone ; 
All  the  wealth  thou  e'er  wilt  need ; 

Come,  and  make  this  wealth  thine  own. 

1187.  8s  &  6s.  Tappan. 

The  Hope  laid  up  in  Heaven.  —  Cul.  1:5. 

1  There  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest 

To  mourning  wanderers  given  : 
There  is  a  joy  for  souls  distressed, 
A  balm  for  every  wounded  breast ; 

'Tis  found  above  —  in  heaven. 

2  There  is  a  home  for  weary  souls, 

By  sin  and  sorrow  driven, 
When  tossed  on  life's  tempestuous  shoals, 
Where  storms  arise,  and  ocean  rolls, 

And  all  is  drear  —  but  heaven. 

3  There  faith  lifts  up  her  cheerful  eye 

To  brighter  prospects  given, 
And  views  the  tempest  passing  by, 
The  evening  shadows  quickly  fly, 

And  all  serene  —  in  heaven. 

4  There  fragrant  flowers  immortal  bloom, 

And  joys  supreme  are  given  ; 
There  rays  divine  disperse  the  gloom  ; 
Beyond  the  confines  of  the  tomb 

Appears  the  dawn  —  of  heaven. 


FUTURITY. 

1188.  C.  M.  Watts. 

But  the  Righteous  into  Life  eternal.  — Matt.  25  :  46. 

1  From  thee,  my  God,  my  joys  shall  rise, 

And  run  eternal  rounds, 
Beyond  the  limits  of  the  skies, 
And  all  created  bounds. 

2  There,  where  my  blessed  Jesus  reigns, 

In  heaven's  unmeasured  space, 
I'll  spend  a  long  eternity 
In  pleasure  and  in  praise. 

3  Millions  of  years  my  wondering  eyes 

Shall  o'er  thy  beauties  rove, 
And  endless  ages  I'll  adore 
The  glories  of  thy  love. 

4  My  Saviour,  every  smile  of  thine 

Shall  fresh  endearments  bring, 
And  thousand  tastes  of  new  delight 
From  all  thy  graces  spring. 

6  Haste,  my  Belovdd,  raise  my  soul 
Up  to  thy  blest  abode  ; 
Fly,  for  my  spirit  longs  to  see 
My  Saviour  and  my  God. 

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SELECTIONS    FOR   CHANTING. 


PSALM  XXIII. 


1  The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd;  I  |  shall.. not  j  want. 

2  He  maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pasture* : 
He  leadeth  me  beside  the  |  still  =  |  waters. 

3  He  restoreth  my  soul ;  he  leadeth  me  in  the  paths  of 

righteousness  for  his  |  name's  =  |  sake. 

4  Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow 

of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil :  for  thou  art  with  me, 
thy  rod  and  thy  |  staff. .  they  |  comfort  me. 

5  Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me 

in  the  presence  of  mine  enemies :  > 

Thou  anointest  my  head  with  oil ; 
my  |  cup.. runneth  |  over. 

6  Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me 

all  the  days  of  my  life ; 
And  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  |  Lord .  .for-  |  ever. 

2.  PSALM  XXIV. 

1  TnE  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  the  |  fulness,  .there-  |  of; 
The  world,  and  |  they  that  |  dwell  there-  |  in. 

2  For  he  hath  founded  it  up-  |  on  the  |  seas, 
And  established  |  it  up-  |  on  the  |  floods. 

3  Who  shall  ascend  into  the  |  hill,  .of  the  |  Lord : 
Or  who  shall  stand  |  in  his  |  holy  |  place  ? 

4  He  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  |  pure  =  |  heart ; 
Who  hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul  unto  vanity,  | 

nor  =  |  sworn  de-  |  ceitfully. 

5  He  shall  receive  the  blessing  |  from  the  |  Lord, 

And  righteousness. from  the  |  God  of  |  his  sal-  j  vation. 

6  This  is  the  generation  of  |  them  that  |  seek  him, 
That  |  seek  thy  [  face,  0  |  Jacob. 

7  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates  ;  even  lift  them 

\ip,  ye  ever-  |  lasting  |  doors ; 
And  the  King  of  |  glory  |  shall  come  |  in. 

8  Who  is  this  |  King  of  |  glory  ? 

The  Lord  of  hosts,  |  he.  .is  the  |  King  of  |  glorv. 
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SELECTIONS    FOR    CHAN  TING. 

3.  PSALMS   XLIL   AND   XLIIL 

1  As  the  hart  panteth  after  the  |  water-  |  brooks, 
So  panteth  my  soul  after  |  thee  =  |  O  =  |  God. 

2  My  soul  thirsteth  for  God,  for  the  J  living  |  God ! 
When  shall  I  come  and  ap-  |  pear  be-  |  fore  =  |  God? 

3  My  tears  have  been  my  meat  |  day  and  |  night, 
While  thev  continually  say  unto  me,  |  Where  is  | 

thy  =  |  God  ? 

4  When  I  re-  |  member,  .these  |  things, 
I  |  pour,  .out  my  |  soul  in  |  me  ; 

5  For  I  had  gone  with  the  multitude,  I  went  with 

them  to  the  |  house  of  |  God, 
With  the  voice  of  joy  and  praise,  with  a  multitude 
that  |  kept  =  |  holy-  |  day. 

6  The  Lord  will  command  his  loving-kindness  | 

in  the  |  daytime, 
And  in  the  night  his  song  shall  be  with  me, 
and  my  |  prayer.. unto  the  |  God.. of  my  |  life. 

7  O,  send  out  thy  light  and  thy  truth  :  ( 

let  them  |  lead  me  ; 
Let  them  bring  me  unto  thy  holy  |  hill, 
and  |  to  thy  |  tabernacles. 

8  Then  will  I  go  unto  the  altar  of  God, 

unto  God  my  ex-  |  ceeding  |  joy  : 
Yea,  upon  the  harp  will  I  praise  }  thee, 
O  |  God,  my  |  God. 

9  Why  art  thou  cast  down,  |  O  my  |  soul  ? 

And  why  art  thou  dis-  |  quiet-  |  ed.  .with-  |  in  me  ? 
10  Hope  |  thou  in  |  God: 

For  I  shall  yet  praise  him,  who  is  the  health  of  my  J 
counte-nance,  |  and  my  |  God. 


4.  PSALM  XCIII. 

1  The  I  Lord  =  |  reigncth, 

He  is  |  clothed,  .with  I  majes-  |  ty  ; 

2  The  Lord  is  clothed  with  strength,  wherewith  he  hath 

girded,  .him-  |  self: 
The  world  also  is  established,  that  it  |  cannot  | 
be  =  |  moved. 

3  Thy  throne  is  es-  |  tablished.  .of  |  old  : 
Thou  |  art  from  |  ever-  |  lasting. 

4  The  floods  have  lifted  up,  O  Lord,  the  floods  have 

lifted  |  up  their  |  voice ; 
The  I  floods  lift  I  up  their  I  waves. 
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5  The  Lord  on  high  is  migb'f.cr  than  the  noise  of  } 

many  |  waters, 
Yea,  than  the  mighty  |  waves  =■  i  r»/  »he  |  sea. 

6  Thy  testimonies  are  |  very  j  sure : 

Holiness  beeometh  thine  |  house,  O  |  Lord,  for-  |  ever. 

5.  PSALM   XCVIU. 

i   O,  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song;  for  he  hath  done  } 
marvel.. lous  |  things: 
His  right  hand,  and  his  holy  arm,  hath  J  gotten  (  him . . 
the  |  victory. 
2  The  Lord  hath  made  known  |  his  sal-  |  vation : 
His  righteousness  hath  he  openly  showed  in  the  | 
sight  =  |  of  the  |  heathen. 

."i  He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  his  truth  toward 
the  |  house  of  |  Israel : 
All  the  ends  of  the  earth  have  seen  the  sal-  |  vation  J 
of  our  |  God. 

4  Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  |  all  the  |  earth  : 
Make  a  loud  noise,  and  re-  |  joice,  and  |  sing  =  |  praise 

5  Sing  unto  the  Lord  |  with  the  |  harp ; 

With  the  harp,  and  the  |  voice  =  |  of  a  J  psalm. 
G  With  trumpets  and  |  sound  of  |  cornet 

Make  a  joyful  noise  be-  |  fore  the  |  Lord,  the  |  King. 

7  Let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  |  fulness,  .there-  |  of; 
The  world,  and  |  they  that  |  dwell  there-  |  in. 

8  Let  the  floods  |  clap  their  |  hands : 

Let  the  hills  be  joyful  to-  |  gether.  .be-  |  fore  the  [  Lord ; 

9  For  he  cometh  to  |  judge  the  |  earth  ; 

With  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the  world,  and  the  | 
people  |  with  =  |  equity. 

6.  PSALM   C. 

1  Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  |  all  ye  |  lands. 
Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness :  come  before  his  | 

presence  |  with  =  |  singing. 

2  Know  ye  that  the  Lord  J  he  is  |  God  : 

It  is  he  that  hath  made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves ;   we 
are  his  people,  and  the  |  sheep  of  j  his  =  |  pasture. 

3  Enter  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and  into  his  J 

courts  with  j  praise. 
Be  thankful  \mto  him,  and  |  bless  =  |  his  =  |  name* 

4  For  the  Lord  is  good ;  his  mercy  is  |  ever-  |  lasting ; 
And  his  truth  endureth  to  |  all  =   |  gener-  j  ations. 

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/.  psalm  cm. 

1  The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious, 

Slow  to  anger,  and  |  plenteous,  .in  |  mercy. 

2  He  will  not  always  chide : 

Neither  will  he  keep  his  |  anger,  .for-  |  ever. 

3  He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins ; 

Nor  rewarded  us  according  to  |  our.  .in-  |  iquities  : 

4  For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth, 

So  great  is  his  mercy  toward  |  them,  .that  |  fear  hia. 

5  Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children, 

So  the  Lord  pitieth  |  them,  .that  |  fear  him. 

6  For  he  knoweth  our  frame  ; 

He  remembereth  that  |  we  are  |  dust. 

8.  .  PSALM   CXXII. 

1  I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me, 

Let  us  go  into  the  |  house,  .of  the  |  Lord. 

2  Our  feet  shall  stand  with-  |  in  thy  |  gates, 

0  Je-  |  rusalem. 

3  Jerusalem  is  builded  as  a  city 
That  is  com-  |  pact  to-  |  gether  : 

4  Whither  the  tribes  go  up,  the  tribes  of  the  Lord, 
Unto  the  testimony  of  Israel,  to  give  |  thanks. . 

unto  the  |  name,  .of  the  |  Lord. 

5  For  there  are  set  thrones  of  judgment, 
The  thrones  of  the  |  house  of  |  David. 

6  Pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem  : 

They  shall  |  prosper.. that  |  love  =  j  thee. 

7  Peace  be  within  thy  walls, 

A.nd  prosperity  with-  |  in  thy  |  palaces. 

8  For  my  brethren  and  companions'  sakes, 

1  will  now  say,  |  Peace  =  |  be  with-  |  in  thee. 

9  Because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God  | 
I  will  |  seek  thy  |  good. 

9.  TE  DEUM  LAUDAMUS. 

1  We  praise  thee,  0  God ; 

We  acknowledge  thee  to  |  be  the  |  Lord. 

2  All  the  earth  doth  worship  thee, 
The  J  Father  |  ever-  |  lasting. 

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3  To  thee  all  angels  cry  aloud, 

The  heavens,  and  all  the  |  powers  there-  |  in. 

4  To  thee  cherubim,  and  seraphim, 
Con-  |  tinu-al-  |  ly  do  j  cry, 

o  Holy,  holy,  holy, 

Lord  |  God  of  |  Sabaoth : 

6  Heaven  and  earth  are  full 

Of  the  J  majes-ty  |  of  thy  J  glory. 

7  The  glorious  company  of  the  apostles  praise  thee. 
The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  |  prophets  |  praise  thee, 

8  The  noble  army  of  martyrs  praise  thee. 

The  holy  church  throughout  all  the  world  |  doth  ac-  | 
knowledge  |  thee. 

9  The  Father,  of  an  infinite  majesty ; 
Thine  adorable,  true  and  |  onlv  |  Son  ; 

10  Also  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost, 
The  j  Comforter. 

11  Thou  art  the  King  of  glory,  O  Christ, 

Thou  art  the  ever-blessed  j  Son.  .of  the  j  Father. 

12  "When  thou  tookest  upon  thee  to  deliver  man, 

Thou  didst  humble  thyself  to  be  |  born  =  j  of  a  |  virgin. 

1 3  When  thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharpness  of  death, 
Thou  didst  open  the  kingdom  of  heaven  to  J  all  be-  j 

lievers. 

14  Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God,  in  the  glory 

of  the  Father. 
We  believe  that  thou  shalt  |  come  to  |  be  our  J  judge. 

15  We  therefore  pray  thee,  help  thy  servants, 

Whom  thou  hast  redeemed  with  thy  |  precious  j  blood. 
J  6  Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  thy  saints, 
In  |  glory  |  ever-  j  lasting. 

10.  GLORIA  IN   EXCELSIS. 

1  Glory  be  to  {  God  on  |  high, 

And  on  earth  |  peace,  good  |  will  "-.oward  }  men. 

2  We  praise  thee,  we  bless  thee,  we  |  worship  |  thee, 

We  glorify  thee,  we  give  thanks  to  |  thee,  for  |  thy  great  | 
glory, 

3  O  Lord  God  |  heavenly  |  King, 
God  the  |  Father  |  Al-  =  |  mighty. 

4  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  Al  |  mighty  |  God, 
Through  |  Jesus  |  Christ,  our  |  Lord ! 

i  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  |  ever  |  shall  be, 
World  with-  |  out  end.  |  A  =  |  men. 
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11.  FUNERAL   CHANT. 

1  Behold,  I  show  you  a  mystery  ; 
We  shall  not  all  |  sleep, 

But  we  shall  all  be  changed,  in  a  moment, 

In  the  twinkling  of  an  eye,  at  the  last  |  trump ; 

2  For  the  |  trumpet,  .shall  |  sound  ; 

And  the  dead  shall  be  raised  incorruptible, 
And  |  we  =  |  shall..be  |  changed. 

3  So  when  this  corruptible  shall  have  put  on  incor-  ] 

rnption, 
And  this  mortal  shall  have  put  on  immor-  |  tality, 

4  Then  shall  be  brought  to  pass  the  |  saying . .  that  is  | 

written, 
Death  is  swallowed  |  up.  .in  |  vie.  .to-  |  ry. 
6  O  Death,  where  is  thy  j  sting? 
0  Grave,  where  is  thy  |  victory  : 

6  The  sting  of  |  death  is  |  sin, 

And  the  |  strength,  .of  I  sin.  .is  the  [  law. 

7  But  thanks  be  to  God, 

who  giveth  us  the  [  victory, 
Through  our  Lord  Jesus  |  Christ  : 

8  Therefore,  my  beloved  brethren,  be  ye  steadfast, 

immovable,  always  abounding 

in  the  |  work,  .of  the  |  Lord, 

Forasmuch  as  ye  know  that  your 

labor  is  |  not.  .in  |  vain,  .in  the  |  Lord. 

12.  ORDINATION. 

1  The  Lord  |  gave  the  |  word ; 
The  Lord  gave  the  word  ; 

Great  was  the  |  company,  .of  |  those  that  |  published  it. 

2  Thou  hast  ascended  on  high  ; 

Thou  hast  received  |  gifts,  .for  |  men. 

Thou  hast  received  »if'ts  for  men  ; 

That  the  |  Lord  might  |  dwell  a-  |  mong  them. 

3  Now  therefore  arise,  |  O.  .Lord  |  God. 
Now  therefore  arise  into  thy  resting-place,  | 
Thou .  .  and  the  |  ark  of. .  thy  |  strength  : 

4  Let  thy  priests,  O  Lord  God, 
Be  |  clothed,  .with  sal-  |  vation  ; 

And  let  thy  |  saints,  .re-  |  juice,  .in  |  goodness 
6  And  now,  Lord,  grant  unto  thy  servants 

That  with  all  boldness  they  may  |  speak,  .thy  ]  word. 
Amen,  |  A.  .men,  |  A-  =  |  men. 


SELECTIONS    FOR    CHAiNTING. 

13.  BAPTISM. 

1  Jesus  comcth  from  Galilee  to  Jordan, 
Unto  John,  to  be  bap-  |  tized.  .of  |  him. 
And  Jesus,  when  he  was  baptized, 

Went  up  |  straight,  .way  |  out.  .of  the  |  water. 

2  See,  here  is  water  ;  what  doth 
Hinder  me  to  j  be.  .bap-  |  tized  ? 

If  thou  believest  with  |  all.  .thy  f- heart,,  .thou  ,  mayest. 

3  Can  any  man  forbid  water, 

That  these  should  not  |  be.. bap-  |  tized, 

Which  have  received  the  Holy  i  Ghost,  .as  |  well,  .as  |  -w 

4  When  they  believed  the  things  concerning  the  kingdom 
Of  God,  and  the  name  of  |  Je.  .sus  |  Christ, 

They  were  bap-  |  tized,.  .both  |  men.  .and  |  women. 


14.  BAPTISM. 

1  All  power  is  given  unto  me  in  |  heave)),  .and  in  |  earth  ; 
Go  ye,  therefore,  and  teach  all  nations, 

Baptizing  them  in  the  name  of  the  Father, 
And  of  the  [  Son.. and  |  Ho..ly  |  Ghost. 

2  They  who  gladly  received  the  word  |  were.. bap-  |  tized; 
And  they  of  Jerusalem  —  Mere  baptized  in  the 

River  |  Jordan.. con-  |  fessing. .their  |  sins. 

3  Buried  with  Christ  by  baptism  into  death, 

They  rise  in  the  likeness  of  his  |  res.  .ur-  |  rection, 

To  walk  in  newness  of  life, 

And  |  go.  .on  their  |  way.  .re-  |  joicing. 

4  For  as  many  as  have  been  baptized  into  Christ, 
Have  |  put.. on  |  Christ. 

Therefore  glorify  God  in  your  body, 

And  in  your  |  spirit,  which  |  are=  |  God'*. 

5  Blessed  are  they  that  |  do.  .his  com-  |  mandments. 
Great  peace  have  they  who  love  thy  lair, 

And  |  nothing  |  shall.. of-  |  fend  them. 

6  Go  ye,  therefore,  and  teach  all  nations  to  observe 
All  things,  whatsoever  I  have  com-  [  mand.  .ed  |  you. 
And  lo  !  I  am  with  you  alway, 

Even  |  unto  the  |  end.. of  the  |  world. 
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15.  CHILDREN. 

1  The  mere}  of  the  Lord  is  from  everlasting  to  ever- 

lasting upon  |  them  that  |  fear  him, 
And  his  righteousness  |  unto  |  children's  |  children. 

2  To  such  as  |  keep  his  |  covenant ; 

And  to  those  that  remember  his  com-  |  mandments. . 
to  |  do  =  |  them. 

3  And  Jesus  said,  Suffer  little  children,  and  forbid 

them  not  to  |  come  unto  |  me ; 
For  of  |  such,  .is  the  |  kingdom  of  |  heaven. 

4  He  shall  feed  his  |  flock,  .like  a  |  shepherd  : 

*     He  shall  gather  the  lambs  with  his  arm  and  |  carry. « 
them  |  in  his  \  bosom. 

6  I  will  pour  my  spirit  up-  |  on  thy  |  seed, 

And  my  |  blessing,  .up-  |  on  thine  |  offspring ; 

6  And  they  shall  spring  up  as  a-  |  mong  the  |  grass, 
As  |  willows.. by  the  |  water-  J  courses. 

7  For  the  promise  is  unto  you,  and  |  to  your  |  children ; 
And  to  all  that  are  afar  off,  even  as  many  as  the  J 

Lord  our  |  God  shall  |  call. 

16.  THE   LORD'S  PRAYER. 

1   Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven, 
Hallowed  |  be  thy  |  name  ; 

jS  Thy  kingdom  come ; 

Thy  will  be  done  in  earth  as  it  |  is  in  |  heaven. 

3  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread ; 

And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  for-  |  give  our  |  debtors  j 

4  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation, 
But  deliver  |  us  from  |  evil ; 

o  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
Forever.  |  A-=  |  men. 

GLORIA  PATRI. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  |  to  the  |  Son, 
And  |  to  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost, 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  |  ever  |  shall  be, 
World  with-  |  out  end.  |  A-  =  |  men. 
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GENERAL  CLASSIFICATION. 


I.    PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

Hymx 

I.     Sanctuary  and  Sabbath,    ....  1-55 

II.    Adoration  and  Praise,          ....  56-86 

III.  Morning  and  Evening,       ....  87-111 

IV.  Closing  Hymns, 112-129 

II.    GOD. 

I.     Being  and  Greatness 130-153 

II.     In  Nature 154-161 

III.     Providence  and  Grace,      ....  162-202 

III.    THE   BIBLE. 

The  Bible 203-223 

IV.     CHRIST. 

I.     Advent 224-238 

II.     Life  and  Ministry 239-246 

III.  Sufferings, 247-255 

IV.  Resurrection  and  Glory,     ....  256-271 
V.     Character  and  Offices,     ....  272-332 

VI.     Praise  to  Him, 333-343 

V.  HOLY   SPIRIT. 

Holy  Spirit, 344-366 

VI.  THE   GOSPEL. 

I,     "Warnings  and  Invitations,   ....  367-411 

II.     Blessings  and  Triumphs 412-425 


VII.    EXPERIENCE   AND   LIFE. 

I.  Penitence  and  Consecration,    .         .         .  426-475 

n.  Regeneration, 476-490 

III.  Faith, 491-503 

IV.  Help  and  Trust 504-536 

V.  Love  and  Obedience, 537-585 


GENEKAL    CLASSIFICATION. 

VI.  Pkayer  and  Aspiration,     ....  587-619 

VII.  Spiritual  Communion,      .         .         .        *  650-670 

VIII.  The  Cross, 671-692 

IX.  Courage  and  Action,       ....  £93-727 

X.  Temptation  and  Divine  Strength,    .         .  728-753 

XI.  Affliction  and  Comfort,         .         .         .  754-801 

XII.  Joy,  Peace,  Hope, 802-835 


VIII.    THE   CHURCH. 

I.  Foundation  and  Excellency,         .         .  836-849 

II.  Ministry, 850-860 

III.  Dedication, 861-867 

IV.  Admission  of  Members,       ....  868-875 
V.  Ordinances, 876-907 

VI.  Fellowship  and  Unity,      ....  908-917 

VII.  Growth  and  Future  Glory,  .         .  918-939 


IX.    CHRISTIAN   PHILANTHROPY. 


I.     Missions 940-949 

II.     Charities  and  Reforms,  .         .         .         950-988 


X.    VARIOUS   OCCASIONS. 

I.  The  Nation 989-998 

II.  Thanksgiving  and  Fast.     .         .         .  999-10 1.3 

III.  The  Year, 1016-1021 

IV.  The  Seasons 1022-1030 

V.  The  Family 1031-1041 

VI.  Children, 1042-1058 

VII.  Youth  and  Old  Age,      ....  1059-1068 


XL    MORTALITY. 


1.     Brevity  of  Life, 
II.     Death,       . 


1069-1081 
1082-1126 


XII.    FUTURITY. 

I.     Second  Coming  of  Christ,  .         .  1127-113.1 

11.     Resurrection, 1136-1113 

III.  Judgment, 1144-115' 

IV.  Heaven, 1152-1 1S8 


Selections  for  Chanting, 


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ALPHABETICAL  INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


A. 

Abba  Father,  324,  830. 
Abide  with  us,  244,  732. 
Abraham,  faith  of,  492. 
Absence,  from  Christ,  665,  747. 

From  God,  507,  556,  620,  630,  761. 
Accepted  time,  384,  396,  402,  696. 
Activity,  619,  696,  702,  705,  710, 

715-721,724,725. 
Adoption.  353,  830. 
Adoration,  54,  60,  63,  64,  76. 
Advent  of  Christ.    See  Christ. 
Affliction,  754-801. 

Benefits  of,  196,  450,  501,  530,  754, 
756,  758,  759,  763,  768,  777,  778, 

782,  785,  788,  790,  800,  801. 
Christ's  help  in,  258,  298,  299,  369, 

496,  752,  7(33,  771,  779,  786,  792, 

793,  796,  967,  969. 
Coin  fort  in,  754,  767,  769,  774,  782, 

790-799,  1074,  1081,  page  734. 
Cod's  help    in,  79,    452,    505-507, 

516,  527,  528,  531,  534,  607,744, 

754,  757,  760,  762,  765,  770,  774, 

783,  793,  795,  800,  1038. 
Ordered  by  God,  532,  764,  776,  780, 

7*1,797,800,  1076,  10*9. 
Submission  under,  773-783,  1038. 
Thankfulness  for,  800,  999. 
Age.    See  Old  Age. 
All  Saints'  day,  599,  1010. 
Things  vours,806. 
Things  work  for  good,  523,  530. 
Anchor,  345,  491. 
A.n u els,  at  ascension  of  Christ,  256, 
260. 
At  birth  of  Christ,  225,  228, 230, 231, 

234,  235. 
At  coronation  of  Christ,  269. 
At  death,  1091. 
At  Gethsemane,  249. 
At  resurection  of  Christ,  259,  266. 
Food  of,  887,  892. 

Ministering,  512,  516,753,767,1170. 
Anti-slavery,  419,  570,  748,  933, 

953,  958,  975-984. 
ARK,  385,418. 
Armor,  Christian,  693, 697,  700,701, 

704,  707-709,  712,  714,  726. 
Ashamed  of  Christ,  691,  722,  727. 
\SPIRATION,  509,  599,  603,  605,612- 
632,  639,  643,  645. 


Atonement,   293,   300,   301,   321, 

324. 
Auttmn,  1025-1027,  1029. 

Emblem  of  the  judgment,  1148. 
Awakening,  379,  382-384,  388,  393, 

398,  402,  405,  410. 


Backsliding,  621, 731,  734-743,  747. 
Banner,  419,  703,  707. 
Baptism,  876-882. 

Chants  at,  page  735. 

Of  Christ,  876,880. 

Of  Holy  Spirit,  344,  363. 
Barren  fig-tree,  382. 
Bearing  the  yoke,  372. 
Renedictions,  112-129. 
Benevolence,  2^0,  539,  512,  569, 
570,  579,  530,  949,  954,  955,  958, 
960,  961,  964,986,  1009. 
BERE  AVE  ME  NT,  764, 1074, 1092, 1096- 

1100, 1103, 1108, 1109,  11 12, 1  1*3. 
BETHESDA,  242,  543,  798. 
Bible,  203-223. 

Authority  of,  207,  222. 

Comfort  from,  213-221. 

Foundation  of  hope,  218,  222. 

Inspiration  of,  214. 

Light,  204,  206,  211,217,  22). 

Love  for,  208,  210,  221. 

Treasure,  205,218,219. 

Word  of  life,  209,  215,  220. 
Blindness  removed,  630. 
Brotherhood,  951,  983,  936. 
Brotherly  love,  568,532,585,  68t 

910-912. 
Burial  of  the  dead,  1099,  1104 


c. 

Calmness,  810. 

In  death,  1090-1092,  1119. 
Chants,  16,  951,  pages  729-736. 
Charity,  described,  533,  545,  955. 
Christ's  example  of,  553,  558,  57& 

952,  954,  958. 
Concerning  opinions,  571,584,913 

986. 
To   the  erring,  546,  551,  577,  608 
954,  956. 
39 


ALPHABETICAL   INDEX    OP   SUBJECTS. 


To  the  poor,  539,  558,  569,  570,  57G, 

957,  961. 
Chastening.  196,  780,  797. 
Cheerfulness,  499,  803,  811,  819, 

820. 
From  God's  presence,  509,  775,  783, 

807, 
In  view  of  death,  1084,  1087,  1088, 

1101,  1105,  1106. 
Childlikeness,  458,  529,  543,  549, 

624,  639,  643,  644. 
Children,  1042-1058. 

Chant  concerning,  page  736. 
Christ-child,  228,  233,  1047. 
Communing  with  Christ,  1051. 
Consecration  of,  1042-1046, 1063. 
Covenant  includes,  1054. 
Death  of,  1121-1125. 
In  heaven, 1056. 
Prayer  for,  1036,  1045. 
Shepherd's  care  for,  1048,  1049. 
Child's  version  of  Lord's   prayer, 

1058. 
Christ,  224-343. 
Advent  of—  first,  224-238. 
Advent  of— second,  227,  339,  1127- 

1135,  1146,  1147. 
Altogether  lovely,  277, 287, 594, 664. 
Ascension  of,  256,  260,  262. 
At  Pilate's  bar,  251. 
Baptism  of,  876,  880. 
Birth  of,  228,  233. 
Blocd  of,  284,300,886. 
Childhood  of,  1047. 
Coming  in  the  world,  227,  286,  339, 

933. 
Compassion  of,  273,  325,  369,  374, 

378,  379,  391,  427,  752,  792. 
Condescension  of,  316,  337,  1152. 
Coronation  of,  209,  271. 
Crucifixion  of,  2.">l-255,  439,  680. 
Entry  into  Jerusalem,  250. 
Example  of,  240,  246,  280,  282,  289, 

553,  558,  907,  908,  958. 
Faithfulness  of,  738,  752. 
Forgiving  spirit  of,  251,  280,  546, 

954,  956,  958. 
Glory  of,  263-265,  269-271. 
Life  and  ministry  of,  239-216. 
Love  for  the  erring,  954,  956. 
Love  of,  240,  256,  279,  280,  296,  304, 

342,  343,  548,  561,  635,  684,  706, 

900   903. 
.Meekness  of,  246,  251,  283. 
Miracles  of,  241-243. 
Mission  of,  227,239,  246. 
Moses  and,  315,  338. 
Name  of,  dear,  281,  296,  301,  321- 

323,  333,  335. 
One  with  his  people,  875,  908. 
Povorty  of,  247. 
Presence  of,  Hi),  283,  295,  314,  657, 

732,  793.  804. 
Prophesied  of,  230. 

740 


Reign  of,  328,  330,  331,  933,  934. 
Resurrection  of,    256-262,  266-268 

326. 
Simplicity  of,  295. 
Sufferings  of,  247-255,  316,  673,678 

689,  885,  887,  900,  914. 
Sympathy  of,  319,  321,   444,  706 

752,  792,  796,  954,  956,  964. 
Temptation  of,  950. 
Christ  —Names  and  Emblems. 
Advocate,  261,  327,  741. 
All  in  all,  274,  278,  298,  332,  463, 

806,  912. 
Bread  of  Life,  890,  892,  907. 
Bridegroom,  1132,  1135,  1148. 
Brother,  318,  334,  675. 
Captain  of  salvation,  317,  697,  712, 

726. 
Conqueror,  260,  265,  301,  327,  423, 

679,  935,  966. 
Conqueror  of  death,  257,  264,  266, 

326,  327. 
Corner-stone,  837,  838,  849. 
Dayspring,  928. 
Day-star,  313. 
Door,  637,  766. 
Forerunner,  288,  649,  657. 
Friend,    304,    316,   334,    340,    682, 

914. 
Guest,  244,  644,  662,  732. 
Head  of  the  church,  315,  626,679, 

875,  908,  913,  916. 
Immanuel(254,  260,  321,322,  639 

664,  1152. 
Intercessor,  324,  382. 
Judge,  1131,  1135. 
King,  236,  250,  262,  269,  271,  301 

309,  327,  328,  330,  331,  339,  935. 
Lamb,  263,  270,  338,  689. 
Life,  285,  297,  308,  1133. 
Light  of  life,  274,278,  641. 
Light  of  the  world,  299,  308,  309 

784. 
Man  of  sorrows,  249,  269. 
Mediator,  329. 
Passover,  884. 

Physician,  242,  302,  635,  798,  799. 
Priest,  301,  319,  323,  637,  916. 
Prince  of  peace,  239,  309,  329,  821, 

985. 
Prophet,  301,  309. 
Redeemer,  290,  305,  307,  323,  330, 

342,  667. 
Refiner,  303,  758,  785. 
Refuge,  278,  298,  786. 
Rest,  245,  275,  278,  297,  299,  369. 
Resurrection,  326. 
Rock,  300,  849. 

Sacrifice,  290,  293,  297,  301,  324. 
Shepherd,  307,  310,  312,  738,  1048 

1049,  1063,  1162. 
Son  of  David,  23,  867,  933. 
Son  of  God,  238,  272,  289,  297,  321, 

444,  669. 


ALPHABETICAL    INDEX   OF    SUBJECTS. 


Bon  of  man,  321,553,  607,786. 
Star  of  Bethlehem,  237. 
Stranger,  273. 
Sun  of  Righteousness,  276, 294,  329, 

936. 
The  crucified,  261,  681. 
Treasure,  308. 
Truth,  285,  631. 
Vine,  311,  869,890. 
Water  of  life,  892. 
Way,  285,  616,  637. 
Christianity,  951. 
Christ  like  ness,  558,639,  048,875. 
Christmas,  224-238. 
Chant  for,  page  733. 
Church,  830-939. 

AL  jde  of  Christians,  871,  874. 
A  garden, 921. 

Conflicts  of,  847,  925,  931,  935,  938. 
Enlarged,  422,  919,  921,  922,  927, 

'J-2'J,  932,  934,  937,  946,  1014. 
Founded  on  Christ,  837,  838,  849. 
Glory  of,  836,  840,  928,  932,  934- 

937. 
God's  dwelling-place,  841,  840,848. 
Joining  the,  17,  808-875. 
Organization  of,  838,  840. 
Prayer  for,  947,  1014. 
Security  of,  836-839,  844,  840,  849, 

1070. 
Triumphant,  925. 
Waiting  for  Christ,  1128,  1130. 
Cisterns,  397,  032. 
City,  heavenly,  647,  828,  1160,  1162. 

1180,  1185. 
Close  of  Worship,  111-129,  930, 

1020. 
Comfort.    See  Affliction. 
Comforter,  347,  352,  044,  003. 
Communion.    See  Lord's  Table. 
Of  saints,  901,  1041. 
Witli  Christ,  314,  052,  657,  659,  662, 

065,  600,  069,  896,  1051.  • 
With   God,  633,  044,  050,654,  659, 

006,  669,  670,  899. 
With  one  another, 458, 869,  898,  901, 
MS  917. 
Coming  to  Christ,  430,  440,451, 
466,  47S,  637. 

<  completeness,  535,  638,  743. 

<  ONFESSION,  428,  451,  452,  737. 
Confidence,  in  Christ,  742,  752. 

In  God,  745,  772,815. 
Conflict  of  ages,  925,  931,  935, 

966,  978. 
Conquerors,  693,695,697,708,714, 

720,  1111,  1114. 
Conscience,  359,  573,  584,  608,  623, 

658,  1060. 
Consecration,  193,  435,  457,  459- 

475,  514,  611,  868,  904,  906,  960. 
Contentment,  458,  554,  746,  950. 
Conversion.       See    Re&enera- 

iion. 


Country,  defence  of,  992,  997. 
Flag  of,  994,  997. 
Love  of,  989,  990. 
Mourning  sins  of,  1011,  1012. 
Praver  for,  1012. 
Unity  of,  994. 
Courage,  533,  605,  701,  702,  70a, 

717,  942,  978. 
Courtesy,  585. 
Covenant,  Abrahamic,  1054. 
Creed,  perfect,  63#. 
Cross,  368,  394,  648,  671-692,  71& 
884,  885,  943,  944,  952. 
And  crown,  674,  679,  700. 
Bearing  the,  468,  473,  475,  674. 
Glorying  in,  671,  675,  676,  684,  690, 

722,  727. 
Joy  before,  681,082 
Mary  at,  252. 

Triumphing  by,  672,  680,  69u. 
Crown,  544,  505,  674,  679,  697-699, 
701,  714,  719,  726,  794,  828,  881, 
886,  1084. 
Crucified   with    Christ,  648,  689, 
906. 

D. 

Daystar,  931. 
Death,  1082-1126. 

Better  than  to  live  ahvay,  1086. 

End  of  earthly  possessions,  1089. 

Gain,  1086,  1101,  1107,  1111. 

Going  home,  1101,  1117. 

Hope  in,  649,  1118. 

Not   extinction,  1084,    1087,    1101, 

1117. 
Of  brother,  1113. 
Of  children,  1121-1125. 
Of    Christian    friends,    1096-1100, 
1108,  1109,  1112.  1113,  1115,  1110. 
Of  minister,  1114,  1120. 
Of  righteous,  1090-1092,  1110. 
Of  sister,  1115,  1116. 
Of  youth, 1113-1116,  1120,  1123. 
Peacefulness  of   Christian's,  1090- 

1092,  1097,  1106. 
Rest  in, 1093, 1094, 1104, 1106,  1107, 

1110,  1111,  1118,  1119. 
Sleep,  1094,  1098, 1104,  1110, 1119. 
Support  in,  202,  1083,  1088,   1095 

1118. 
Time  of,  uncertain,  1071,  1073. 
Triumph    over,    1084,   1085,    lltH, 

1102,  1105,  1114. 
Waiting  for,  1157. 
Way  of,  401. 
Decision,  729,  868,  872,  875. 
Dedication,  5,  8,  16,  838,  840,  843 

861-807. 
!  Dependence,    357,  359,  507,  50a 
|    .     510,    520,    575,    606,    628,    728 
729. 
Despondency,  612,  6io. 
41 


ALPHABETICAL    1NDKX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


Devotion,  5, 13,  16,  20,  21,  25,  79, 

822. 
Dignity  of  man,  149,  174,  180. 
Discipline,  19ti,  524,  532,  543,  758, 

763,  777,  782,  785,  790,  797,  8011, 

812. 
Door,  open,  380,  385. 
Doubt  of  Thomas,  267.  [736. 

Doxologies,  117,120,  126-!29,i>. 
Drought,  632. 
Duty,  cheerfulness  in,  545,547,555, 

557,  627. 


Elijah's  translation,  834. 
Emancipation,  979,  981,  984. 
Encouragement,  706,  823,  913. 
End  of  the  wicked,  381,  406,  1131. 

Of  the  world,  1131,  1134,  1145-1148. 
Endurance ,  703 ,  826. 
Equality,  951,  983,  1093. 
Erring,  546,  551,  577,  956. 
Escape  to  the  mountain,  405. 
Eternity, 813, 1019,  1070,1075,1164, 

1188. 
Evening,  99-111,  1035. 

Sabbath,  47,  53,  54. 
Example,  463,  568,  581,  720. 
Excuses,  389 ,  392. 
EXPOSTU L ATIO N,  371 ,  376,  389,  390, 
393,  395-398,  401-403,  408,  1078. 


Faith,  267,  491-503,  805,  825. 

And  hope  and  love,  538.595. 

As  a  little  seed,  502,  825. 

Amid  changes,  503. 

In  times  of  trial,  494-496,  501,  518, 
523,  533,  534,  794,  796,  800,  805. 

Living  by,  501. 

Longing  for,  494,  500,  520,  825. 

Of  Thomas,  267. 

Power  of,  495,  502,  533,  C35. 

Triumphs  of,  695,  807. 

Walking  by,  499,  521. 

Without  sight,  267,  653,  812. 

Without  works,  dead,  497. 
Faithfulness,  560,  724, 1114,  1126. 
Family,  101,  5o3,  590,  1031-1041. 
Fasting,    168,   432,  434,  435,  1009, 

L011-1015. 
Feast,   gospel,   367,   370,   375,    392, 

892. 
Fellowship,  539,    582,    869,  873, 

874,  908-917. 
Fickleness,  438,  729,  734. 
Forgiveness.     See  PARDON. 
Forgiving  spirit,  546,  608,  952. 
Fourth  of  July,  991. 
Frailty,  566,  729  1077. 
Friendship,  582,  583,  909,  917. 


G. 

GAIN  and  loss,  394,468,  648,^18,  9Rt 
GETHSEMANE,  2!9,  673,  678. 
G  E  N  T  L  E  N  E  ss ,  546,  551 ,  577. 
cloky  of  God,  721,  713. 
Gou,  130-202. 

All    in   all,  76,  79,   137,  556,  559, 

939. 
Arm  of,  122,504,602,728. 
Being  of,  131. 

Care  of,  192,  195,  200,  527,  1068. 
Condescension  of,  141,  174. 
Creator,  98,  153,  159,  1012. 
Dwelling  with  his  people,  630,  643, 

644,  656,  659. 
Eternity  of,  131,  134-130,  153. 
Faithfulness  of,    196,  197,  599,  731, 

737,  789,  794,  795,  815,  1029,  1054, 

1076, 1083. 
Father,  194,  507,  523,  568,  603,  765, 

784,  791,  830. 
Fulness  of,  193,  520,  775,  776,  783, 

806,  807,  889,  939. 
Gentleness  of,  190,  192. 
Goodness  of,  166, 173,  187, 195, 1018, 

1022,  1023,  1029. 
Greatness  of,  63,  75,  133,  140. 
Guardian,   119,   164,  202,  745,  772. 

871,  1065. 
Guide,  731,714,  746,  748,  750,  751, 

773. 
Helper,  506,  509,  512,  522,  556,  765. 
Holiness  of,  59,  63,  64,  82,  139. 
In  nature,  151-161,  189,  863,  1012. 

1022. 
Judge,  1150. 
King,  70,  141,  198. 
Long-suffering  of,  16.  431,  731. 
Love,  180,  183,  446,  643. 
Love  of,  85,  149,  175,  177,201,273, 

306.  535,  563,  791,  964,  1013. 
Majestjr  of,  67,  68,  130,  141.  198. 
Mercy  of,  69.  170,  176,445. 
Nearness  of,  146,  200. 
Omnipresence  of,  147,  152,  168. 
omniscience  of,  145,  147,  148. 
Pity  of,  171,  428,  552. 
Power  of,   r>S,    130,    111,    150,  976, 

1012,  1022,  1023. 
Presence  of,  531,  841,  846,  1038. 
Protection    of,   509,   512,   650,   659, 

728,  814,  970,  976,  995,  1018. 
Providence  of,  162,  167,  192,  195, 

200,  202,  819,  1065,  1067,  1068, 

1077,  1156. 
Providence  of,  mysterious,  191,  199. 

524. 
Refuge,  142,  179,  162,  519,525,814, 

976. 
Rock,  184,  397,  511,  519,  556,  590, 

600,  836. 
Searcher  of  hearts,  147,  148,  151. 
Shepherd,  11,  176,  185,202,772,848. 


ALPHABETICAL    INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS. 


Source  of  blessing,  79, 132,  167,  186, 

515,  1001. 
Speaking  to  the  soul,  654,  6G9,  808. 
Spirit,  151,  526. 
Unchangeable,  136,  446,  1076. 
Unity  of,  138. 
Wisdom  of,  68,  143,  187. 
With  the  true  worker,  721,  975. 

GODLIKENESS,  624,  648. 

Godly  sorrow,  439,  444,  605. 
Good  part,  383,  394,  565. 
Good  works,  497,  575. 
Gospel,  367-425. 

Conquests  of,  419,  423. 

Efficacy  of,  211,  414 

Feast,  367,  370,  375,  384,  392. 

Light  of,  415-417,  420. 

Message,  410. 

Nigh  thee,  418. 

Spread   of,  206,  412,  413,  421,  422, 

425,  911,  924,  939,  948,  959.  966. 

Grace,  163,  164,  168,  170,  199,  291, 

515. 
Gratitude,  84,  173. 
Grieving  the  Spirit,  383. 
Growth,  311,  626,  710. 


H. 

Harvest,    1001,   1002,   1004,   1027, 

1029. 
Gospel,  388,414,  853. 
Last,  483,  788,  825,  826,  835,  1002, 

1128,  1149. 
Spiritual,  948,949,  965,  1027,  1157. 
Healing  of  sorrow,  769,  796,  799. 
Heart,    broken   and   contrite,  432, 

453,  488,  605,  777,  1015. 
Communing  with  Heaven,  543. 
Given  to  Christ,  477. 
Hardness  of,  429,  450.  453,  477,  646. 
Where  treasure  is,  603. 
Heaven,  1 152-1194* 
Anticipated,   615,    829,    901,    1055, 

1156,  1158,  1169,  1177,  1180,  1182. 
Blessedness    of,    1161,    1162,   1164, 

1165,  1171,  1184. 
Child's  thoughts  of,  1052. 
Conditions  of,  351.  1055,1056,1148, 

1154,1166,1172. 
Connection  with  earth,  873,    1100, 

1109,  1115,  1180. 
Conversation  in,  622. 
Earnest  of,  352,  354. 
Eternity  of.  1108,  1114,  1165,  1188. 
Foretaste  of,  7,  12,  182. 
Free    from    sin,   1162,   1166,   1169, 

1172,  1179. 
Free  from  sorrow,  1155,  1158,  1160, 

1162,1163,1169. 
Glory  of,    1162,    1167,    1169,   1173, 

1175,  1179,  1188. 
Heirship  of,  814,  832. 

743 


Home  in,  1032,  1037,  1039,  1041, 
1081,  1158,  1178,  1180,  1182.  1185. 

Hope  of,  184,  472,  518,  646,  772,  774, 
789,  831,  833,  1079,  1155,  1161, 
1178,  118-4. 

Longing  for,  617,  622,  635,  639,  645, 
647,  733,  1086,  1159,  1161,  11C8. 

Near,  1017,  1088,  1159,  1)70. 

Not  sensuous,  1172,  1173. 

Rest  in,  646,  1154,  1166,  1176,  1187 

Reunion  in,  917,  1040,  1086,  1098, 
1099,  1108,  1109,  1116,  1163,  1J75. 
1183. 

Rewards  in,  789,  795,  828,  1158. 

Saints  in,  838,  901,  1165,  1174. 

Socialness  of,  1)58,  11»3,  1184. 

Union  with  Christ  in.  1 153,  1 174. 
HEIRS,  481,  568,  577,  814,  832,  834. 
Highway  of  holiness,  616. 
Holiness,  575,  578,  581. 

Desires  for,  620,  626. 
HOLY  Spirit,  344-366. 

Baptism  of,  344,  363. 

Comforter,  347,  352,  362,  663. 

Descent  of,  346,  353,  365,  366,  1007 

Dove,  355,  625. 

Earnest  of  inheritance,  352,  354. 

God's  willingness  to  give,  2«. 

Guide,  223,  351,  357,  36). 

Invitations  of,  373,  410. 

Invocation  of,  18,344,  345,  31^,  349 
353,  355-357,  360,  363,  364,  B24. 

Power  of,  356,  358,  359. 

Prayer  for,  28,  350,  351. 

(iuickener,  344,  364. 

Regeneration  by,  176,  489. 

Banctifier,  348,  349,  360,  36>. 
Home,  1037,  1041. 
Honor,  to  Christ,  2P3,  270, 338^  1181 

To  the  good, 720,  984,  1005,  1010. 
Hope,  825,  826,  828-835,  1066,  1074, 
1081,  1157. 

In  God,  507,  612,  823. 

Steadfast,  507,  509,  512,  727,  831. 

Triumphant,  518.  828-830. 
Humility,  458,  522,  529,  554,  565, 
[>66%  605,  644. 


Image  of  Christ,  332,  648,875,1041. 

Of  God,  182.  476, 568, 648,  1119. 
Imitation  of  Christ,  648,  677,  689 

766. 
Immortal  life,  481,  560,  834,  1074, 
1082,  1100,  1109,1111,1119,  1138. 
Inconstancy,  438,  734,  740. 
Invitation  to  sinners,  371, 373, 37 1 , 
384-387,  400,  405. 
To  the  sorrowful,  403,  779. 
To  the  wanderer,  377,  379,  390. 
To  the  weary,  369, 372,  378, 380, 391 
Inward  aud  outward,  894. 


ALPHABETICAL    INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS. 


Jews  return,  845,  918,  923,  947. 
JOY,  802-804.  807,  809,  811,  819. 

In   Christ,  29G,  323,  327,  330,  334, 
340,  550,  635,  820. 

In  God,  162.  188,  556,  803,  807. 

In  heaven,  179, 199, 1074, 1172. 

Of  the  convert,  480,  483,  484. 

Of  the  redeemed,  409,  424,  804. 
Jubilee,  409,  424. 
Judge  not,  571,  584. 
Judgment,  1131,  1135,  1141-1151. 


K. 

Kindness,  546,  551,  575,  576,  952, 

956,  958. 
Kingdom  of  Christ,  933,  938,  939. 

Of  God,  934,  1058. 

Of  God  within,  641,  652,  667. 
Knowledge  of  God,  411,  633. 

How  to  live,  628. 

Of  self,  426,633,  687. 


Labor,  dignity  of,  553. 
Law,  conviction  by,  482. 

In  Hie  heart,  623,636. 
Liberty,  981,  994. 
Life,  brevity  of, 407, 1016,1017, 1019- 
1021,  1025,  1069-1081,  1158. 

Eternal,  184,  1099,  1126,  1177. 

Hidden  with Christ.652,658,681, 829. 

Pilgrimage  of.    See  Pilgrimage. 

Real  and  earnest,  702. 

River  of,  179, 421, 422, 478,1117. 

Uncertainty  of,  1071,  1073. 

Well  spent,  724,  1073. 
Light,  in  darkness,  762,  819,  932. 

Walking  in,  661. 
Litany,  455. 

Little   things  of  value,  458,  551, 
564,  711,  1050. 

Flock, 927,  1048. 
Longing  after  God,  531,  612, 613, 
615,  618,  620,  625,  630,  633,  643, 
644,  761. 

Christ,  332,  639,  664,  668,  726. 
Looking  unto  Jesus,  320,  332,  680. 
LORD'S  supper,  883-907. 

Communion  at,  889,  897,  898. 

In  memory  of  Christ,  885,  891,  893, 
902,  1103. 

Institution  of,  883,  895. 

Retiring  from.  904,  907. 

Strengthened  by,  8«7,  890,  892. 
Lord's  table,  888,  893,  901,  907. 
Loss.     See  Gain  and  loss. 
LOVE,  537-586,  908-917. 

Awakens  love,  325,  460  542,  681. 


Casting  out  fear,  563,  646. 
Constraining  power  of  Christ's,  32i 

681,683. 
Evidences  of,  547. 
Excellency  of,  537, 538, 541, 545, 955. 
For  country,  989,  990. 
Forgiving,  546,  952. 
For  the  church,  842,  871,  874. 
For  the  erring,  954,  956. 
Greater  than  faith,  555. 
Law  of,  539,  542,  961. 
Longed  for,  458,  460,  543,  664. 
Of  enemies,  547,  569,  575. 
To  Christ,  561,  579,  652,  653. 
To  God,  552,  572. 
To  man,  568,  569,  570,951,  958, 977, 

983,  1009. 
Lukewarmness,  335,  441,  735,  736 


M. 

Man,  dignity  of,  174,  175, 1119. 
Marriage,  1031, 1033, 1039. 

Supper  of  Christ,  1132. 
Martyrs,  695,  980,  1010. 
Mary  at  the  cross,  252. 

At  the  tomb,  258. 
Mary's  tears,  442.  [654,  664. 

Meditation,  53, 102,  221,  509,  652, 
Meekness,  246,  562,  566,  585. 
Mercy,  call  of,  398,  400. 

Implored,  443,  747. 
Mercy-seat,  32,589,  597,637,769, 
Millennial  glory,  919,  920,  925, 

928,  932-939. 
Ministering  spirits.  See  Angels. 
Ministers,  850-860,  942-945. 

Death  of,  1114,  1126. 

Ordination  of,  855-858,p.  734.  [1009. 
Ministry  of  good, 949, 955, 960,  964, 

Of  the  departed,  1100,  1115. 
Missionaries,  942,  943. 
Missions,  940-949,  966. 

City,  949,  955,  960. 

Home,  946,  948. 
Morning,  87-98,  1034. 

Sabbath,  42,  50,  52. 
Moses  and  Christ,  315,  338. 
Mourners  comforted,  763,782,  789 
Mourning.    See  Affliction. 


X. 


Name,  in  book  of  life,  187. 
Name  of  Christ,  dear,  281,  296, 
301,  321-323,  325,  333,  335,  561. 
Rearing  the,  540,  884. 
Nation.    See  Country. 
Nature.    See  Go  Din. 

Unveiled  to  the  pure,  156. 
Nearness  to  God,  618-621. 
Neighbor,  539, 570,  575. 
744 


ALPHABETICAL   INDEX    OF   SUBJECTS. 


New  birth.    See  Regeneration. 
New  year,  705, 718,  1016-1021. 


o. 

Obedience,  50,  553,  557. 
Offering,  acceptable,  9,17,  50, 110. 
OLD    age,   19,   465,    551,  718,    1003, 

1027,  1065-1068,  1157. 
Olivet,  248. 

Opening  hymns,  1-110,  1023. 
Oppression.   See  Anti-slavery. 
Ordinances,  876-907. 
Ordination.    See  Ministers. 
ORPHANS,  580,  784,  955,   957,   958, 

962,  1009. 
Outward  and  inward,  894. 
Overcoming,  634,693,695,773. 


P. 

Paradoxes,  522,  770,  771,  788. 

Pardon, 476,480, 485,490,804,817,824. 

Parting,  917,  1183. 

Pastor,  854,  856. 

Patience,  605,668. 

PEACE,  118,  415,  818,  821,  827,  933. 

As  a  liver,  812, 834,  896. 

As  opposed  to  war,  958,  985-987. 

By  the  Holy  Spirit,  362. 

In  believing,  452,  822. 

With  God,  692,  813. 
Pearl  of  price,  218. 
Penitence,  428,  429,  432-434.  443, 

456,954,1011-1013. 
Pentecost,  353,365,  366,  1007. 
Perfection,  472,  535, 544,  626, 633, 

648,  743. 
Pilgrimage,  622,  647,  705,750,801, 

1079,  1154,  1155,  1160,  1177. 
Pilgrim  Fathers,  993, 996,  993, 1006, 

1008. 
Pillar,  guidincr,  731,  748,  250. 
Pleasures  of  religion,  12, 188,  394, 
495. 

Worldly,  390,  472,  609,  611,  628. 
POOR,  558,  576,  961,  964,  1009. 
Praise,  41,  56-S6,  128,  188,  516,  922. 

Call  to,  72,  74. 

Exhortation  to,  42,  66  73,  75, 11. 

To  Christ,  229,  263,  270.  279,  330 
333-343,  905,  960,  1003,  1185. 

To  God,  57,  63.  70,  78,  83,  9P1,  P2<* 
1000,  1001, 100J, 100'. 

Universal,  58,  60,  62,  6*',  *J7,  £89. 
See  Adoration. 
Prayer,  587-649. 

Christ  prays  for  u^,  902 

Delight  in,"  609. 

Gate  of  heaven,  594. 

Hour  of,  48,  640. 

Humble,  16,  603. 


Importunity  in,  701. 

Invitation  to,  590,  592,  598,  601. 

Life  of  the  Christian,  593,  596. 

Lord's,  126,587,  1058,  page  736. 

Nature  of,  596. 

Of  publican,  456. 

Power  of,  34,  602. 

Seasons  for,  590,  598. 

Secret,  48,  102,  595,  598,  652. 

Teach  us  to  pray,  30,  596,  605. 

Universal,  608. 

Unutterable,  595,  606,627. 
Preachers.    See  Ministers. 
Pride,  522,  554,  566,  603,  728,  984. 
Prisoner,  959,  964,  986. 
Prize,  645,  703,  719,  942. 
Probation,  351,  376,  395,  398,  1150. 
Procrastination,  384,  389,  393, 

395,  400,  402,  450. 
Prodigal  son,  390,  436,  449. 
Progress,  627,  638,  698,  702,  705, 

708,  710,  713,  716,  719,  743. 
Promise,  bow  of,  452,  7C2, 1178. 
Promises,  454,  495. 

Sure,  171,588,831,1054. 
Prosperity  dangerous,  748,  950. 
Punishment,  381,  406, 1144. 
Purity,  488,  575,  607,  ah,  619,  655. 

Longed  for,  384,  027,  642. 


K 


Race.  Christian,  700,  705,  713,  717, 

719,  1102. 
Reconciliation,  304,  324. 
Redeemer  liveth,290,  305. 
Redemption.    See  Salvation 

Full,  635. 
Refining,  303,  677,  785,  844. 
Re  formers,  975, 930, 984, 1005,1010. 
Refreshing,  786,  838,  911,  933. 
Regeneration,  476-490,  737. 

New  birth,  479,  481,  615,  6-15,  667. 

Witness  of  Spirit  to,  352. 
Reigning  with  Christ,  679. 
Rejoicing.    See  Joy. 
Religion,  comfort  of,  755,  1074     * 

Call  to,  450,  1059. 

Earlv,464,1045, 1047-1049,1059-1064. 

Pleasures  of,  12,  79,  394, 495,  556 

Support  in  life,  755. 

Sweetens  life,  188,  656. 
Resignation,  79,  194,  469,  532,549, 

605, 746,  776,  800, 1033 
Resolve,  440,  463. 
Rest,  654,  715,  805,  S16. 

In  Christ,  245,  275,  662,  668,  787. 

In  death,  1093,  1094.  1104,  1106, 
1107,  1110,1111,  1118,  1119,  1J54, 

In  God,  810,  815,  823,  827. 

In  heaven, 646,832, 1163, 1166,1176 

Longing  for,  381,  646,  815. 

On  the  Sabbath,  45,  49,  56. 
745 


ALPHABETICAL    INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


Resurrection,  45,  1103, 1129, 1130- 
1143,  1 11,  page  734. 
Hope  of,  1066,  1074, 107G,  1104, 1138, 

1 140. 
Morning  of,  92,  111. 
Of  Christ,  37,  256-262,  266-268. 
Of  Christ,  pledge  of  ours,  258,  266, 

268,  288,  689,  692,  1130-1142. 

Spri nir  an  emblem  of,  1136,  1137. 

RETURNING,  377.  441,738,741,747,874. 

Revelation.    See  Bible. 
Revival,  911,  924,  937. 

Prayer  for,  926,  930,  1014. 

Thanksgiving  tor,  921. 
Rr.WAKDS,  703,  828,  1107. 
Riches  renounced, 459, 465,  4.8, 470, 
788,  953,  960. 

Religion  hetter  than,  394,  472,  549, 
611,  628,  648. 
Right,  951,975,977,978,982.     [1JG5. 
Righteousness,  garment  of,  834, 

Thirsting  for,  200,  472,  629,  C32. 


s. 

Sabbath,  29,  34-55. 

Blessedness  of,  37,  44,  48. 

School,  1052,  1053,  11)55-1057. 

Welcomed,  46,  51,52.       ' 
Sacrifice, true, 50, 1012, 1064. 

Evening,  110. 

Of  the  heart,  50,  432,  467,  477,  611, 
1015. 
Salvation,  291,  292,  367,  380,  525. 

By  Christ,  272,  277,  279,  284,  293, 
305,  322,  683. 

Day  of,  384,  396.  [1088. 

Nearer  than  when  we  believed, 1017, 
8 A NCT I FICATION,  535,544,626,743. 
Sanctuary,  1-33. 

Assembling  in,  7. 

Blessing  sought  in,  8,  11,  28. 

Delight  in,  1-3,  10,  14. 

God  present  in,  4,  13,  31. 

Meeting  Christ  in,  32. 

Refuge  in,  25. 
Schools,  993. 
Scriptures.    See  Bible. 
Be  a  M  E  n,  237,  24 1 ,  345,  967-974,  976. 
Seasons,  166,  1022,  1026,  1028,  1029. 
Sectarianism,  571,912,  913,  986. 
Seed,  the  word,  115,  121,212. 
SEEDTIME,  and  harvest,  1029. 

Self-communion,  633,  652,  654. 
m.i,:'  confidence,  735. 

Si:  1. 1    DENIAL,  677,  678,  685. 

Self-examination,  441. 

SELFI8UNE8B,  624,  952. 
Si ii mm;  shore,  1081. 
Sickness,  450,  815,  999,  1076. 
SIMPLICITY,  295,  458,  529,  621,  611. 
Sin,  cause  of  trouble,  735,  742,  805. 
Confession  of,  634,  817,  1015. 


Sin,  deliverance  from,  447,  448. 
S  t  N CE  BIT Y ,  578,  605 ,  623 
Singing,  77,  803. 
Slavery.     See  Anti-sl  \  very. 
So L di e RS,  693,  694. 708,  7.)9. 726, 978 
Sorrow.     See    Affliction,   alec 

Suffering. 
Soul,  image  of  Cod,  1119. 

Immortal.  560,  1082,  1119. 

Worth  of,  426. 
Sowing  and  reaping,  212,  314,  483, 
711,  723,  756.  826,  835,  853,  1149. 
Spring,  1024,  1026,  1029. 

Emblem  of  resurrection ,  1136.  1137. 
Stand  up  for  .lesus,  707. 
Star  of  Bethlehem,  89J. 
STARS  revealed  by  darkness,  754. 
Stewards,  560,*574,  960,  1176. 
Still  small  voice,  383,  654,  669. 
Strength,  as  our  day,  742,  771. 

In  weakness,  522,  770,  771,  788. 

Braver  for,  603,  634. 
Submission,  187,  194,  116,522.523, 
554,  591,  605,  614,  624,  1038,  1089. 
Suffering  and  glory,  (.79, 1 86,  689, 
801. 

Asked  when  needful,  453,  759. 

Baptism  of,  782,787,  681. 

Benefits  of,  768,  782,  790,  794,  797, 
798,  800,  801. 

Better  than  joy,  790,  798. 

Cheerfulness  in,  557. 

Christ's  example  in,  673,  677,  C78, 
683,766,801. 

Comfort  from  Christ's,  671 ,  682, 689, 
690,  692,752,  766,  779,  801, 1152. 

Compensation  for  in  heaven,  789, 
795. 

For  Christ's  sake,  677-679,  687-691. 

Leads  to  God,  618,  801. 

Leads  to  heaven,  618,  686, 1 165,1 174. 

Leads  to  peace,  521,  679,  805. 

Makes  perfect,  758,  777,  778,  782 
785,  787. 

Of  Christ.     See  Christ. 

Refining  powerof,  303,677,  785. 

Sent  in  love,  686,  687, 

Shows  us  ourselves,  687. 

Value  of,  learned  from  Christ's, 673, 
678-680,  684. 

Welcomed,  781,  790,  793,  828. 

With  Christ,  67  I,  677,  b79,  687. 
Summer,  1023,  1038. 
Sweet  home,  1041. 
Symbols,  876,  880,  900. 
Sympathy,  567,  576,  582,  608,  898, 

909-917,956,  961,  961. 


T. 

Talents,  614,  1050. 
Tr.  Drum,  64, page 732. 

Temperance, 399, 902,  963,  96& 


ALPHABETICAL    INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS. 


Temptation,  no.=i.609, 737,739,  745. 

Reliance  on  God   in,  525,  531,  587, 
G42,  1058. 

Resisiing,  693,7'.'. 

Strength  in,  745,  75:2. 

Succor  in,  728,  730. 

Triumphant  over,  697. 
Thanksgiving,  110,  157,  159,  102, 
166,  170,  176,  186,  775,  886,  999- 
1008,  1010,  1022-1030. 

For  all  saints,  1010. 

For  a  revival,  921. 

For  the  Holv  Spirit,  1007. 
Thirsting,  374,  380,  629,  632. 
Time,  flight  of,  407,  1016-1021,  1025, 
1070,  1075,  1030,  1081. 

Improvement  of,  1019,  1073.    [1185. 
Treasures  in  heaven,  503,  622,772, 

Of  the  world,  611,628. 

Yielded  up  at  death,  10S9. 
Trust  in  God,  169.  194,  201,452,  504, 
509,536,728,813,814,  1013. 

At  all  times,  521,  765,  794,  1065. 

Child -like,  529,  532,  536,  549. 

For  direction,  527,  772,  773. 

For  salvation,  512,  535. 

For  Btrength,  511,  517,  522,  533. 

For  success,  510,  530. 

In  discouragement,  612,  613,  688. 

In  trouble,  520-52d,  612,  613,  775. 
Truth,  710. 

Blessing  Bought  on,  115,  121. 

Boldness  in  defence  of,  977,  978,  988. 

Desiring  to  know,  631. 

Grace  and,  315,  741. 

Triumph  of,  530. 


u. 

Unbelief,  500,  646.  759. 
Unfaithfulness,  355, 734-736, 741. 

Union  with  Christ,  5-6,  668,  c75, 
908,  912. 
In  heaven,  1153,  1174. 
Through  suffering.  685,  1152,  1153. 
Unity,  Christian,  s69,  897,  898,  911- 

917. 
Unselfishness.  611,  624,  952. 


V. 

Victory.    See  Conqueror* 
Vows,  17,  433,  740,  868,  872. 
Voyage  of  life,  969,  972. 


War,  286.  958,  985-987,  992,  995,  997 
Warfare,  317,  693-714,  726,  978. 
Warning,  376,  383,  393,  399,  401, 

1025,  1071,  1150. 
Watchfulness,  564.  574,  599,  603, 

604,  642,  699,  739.  1034. 
Watchman,  238,  854. 
Way  of  death,  401,  404. 

Of  life,  235,309,  401,616,  637. 
!  Weakness  of  men,  72?,  729,   739, 
740,  742,  822. 
Well  done,  698. 
Whitsunday,  362,  366.  1007. 
Wicked,  prosperity  of,  406. 

Doom  of,  3al,  406,"  J 131,  1135,  1114. 
Widows,  580,  953. 
Will  of  God  be  done,  126,  194,  522, 

532,  587,  591,  605,  614,  774. 
Winners,  530,  710,  721. 
Winter,  1024, 1026,  ]03*r 

Emblem  of  death.  825.  1073. 
Witnesses,  493.695.  719,  980,  1010. 
WORK,  458,  696,  711,  715,  71*,  721, 
723,  725,  953.  [7 1 1 ,  72 1 ,  853, 

Workers  with  God,  530,602,710, 
World,  deceitfulness  of,  399. 

End  of,  1131,  1134,  1145-1148. 

Honors  of,  628. 

Pleasures  of,  399,  472,  6:9,  611,  628. 

Renounced,  399,  459. 

Treasures  of,  61  i.  I 

Vanity  of,  633,  1079, 
World's  need  of  Christ,  221. 
Worship,  public,  1-129. 

Acceptable,  9,  17,  19,  20,  26. 

Blessing  sought  in,  8,  11.  21,  22,  39. 

Close  of,  111-129,  930,  1020. 

Delight  in,  20,  23,  32,  33,  33,  664. 

Familv,  101,590,  1031-1041. 

God  only,  80. 

Joy  in,  27,  30,  43. 

Quiet,  13,  172,  651. 

Willing,  21, 23, 24,  12. 


Y. 

Year,  close  of,  1016,  1017,  1021 

Opening  of,  705,718,  1018-1020. 
YOUTH,  464, 718.1045.  1059-1'">65, 1D6Q 

Bible,  guide  of,  1060. 

Call  to,  1059. 

Death  of,  1120,  1125. 

Saviour's  care  for.  1048.  1049. 

Seeking  Go.l  in,  4^4,  1062. 


w. 

Walking  with  God,  621,638,  660. 
Wanderers,  379,  380,  390,441,738, 

741,747,874, 1045,  1048,  1049. 
Wants,  spiwual.  642. 


747 


z. 

ZlON,  beloved,  842,  844. 
Call  to  awake,  919.  920,  931 
City  of  God,  647,  843. 
God  known  in,  848. 
Habitation  of  God,  811 


SCRIPTURE  INDEX. 


GENESIS.     Htmb 
1:2 356 

JOSHUA. 

1:9 

24  :  15 

24  :  15 

24  :  15    ..... 
24  :  15 

JUDGES. 

5:28 

7  :  18 

RUTH. 
1  :  16 

1  SAMUEL. 

1  :  28 

7  :  12 

15  :  22 

2  SAMUEL. 

12  :  23 

23  :  4 

1  KINGS. 
3:9 

8  :  27 

18  :  44 

18:44 

19  :  12 

2  KINGS. 

2  :  11 

3:8 

4:3 

4:26 

5  :  13 

Em 

.    717 
.    384 
.    583 
.    868 
.  1037 

.  1118 

.    997 

.    874 

.1043 
.    515 

.      50 

.  1040 

.      87 

.    628 
.     140 
.    924 
.    981 
.    144 

831 
616 
542 
1124 
564 

6 
9 
9 
9 
9 

4 
4 

1 

3 

5 

5 

7 

7 
14 
14 
19 
20 
22 
25 
29 
29 
38 
38 
38 

1 
4 
5 

7 

14 
15: 
15 
16 
16 
17  : 
17 
18 

19 
19 

19  • 
19  : 

22  : 

23  : 
23  : 

23  : 

24  : 
21  : 

25  : 

N 
:  16 
:  12 
:33 
:33 
:  33 

16 

:  16 

21 

17 

26 

26 

16 

21 

2 

14 

25 

8  . 

21 

o 

EHEMIAH 

Uiaa 
.    965 

1:3 420 

.    731 

2:9 356 

ESTHER. 

.    426 

V:  13 1033 

3:8       ....  189,  718 

5  :  24 660 

6:3      383 

7:1..                 .385 

.    786 

.    794 

.    454 

7:1 695 

8  :  23 1029 

17  :  7 1054 

19  :  17 393 

19  :  17 405 

24  :  31 870 

28  :  16 4 

28:  16 819 

28  :  17 594 

28  :  17 862 

28  :  22 48 

P8  :  ^2     .                   .    181 

J  OH. 

!  .'  .'  1021 

.    440 

.  1089 
.  1093 
.  1027 
.  1066 
.  1086 
.      89 
,  1078 
.  1140 
.    290 

32  :  28 602 

EXODUS. 

12  :  26 883 

13  :  21 748 

15  :  25 799 

15:21 979 

22  :  29 1004 

25  :  22 597 

LEVITICUS. 
25  :  9  . 424 

25  :  10 409 

26  :  12 169 

.  1019 
.    411 
.    141 
.    73  r> 

13 

7 

.    580 
.    35C 

8  . 
11 

.    150 

.     150 

•S  \L\IS. 

80b 

4  . 
3  . 
9  . 

7  . 

411 
HI 
1,1 
947 
575 

NUMBERS. 

23  :  10 1090 

23  :lo 1091 

20  :  1      1082 

1  CHRONICLES. 

28  :  9 1064 

28  :  9 1065 

"9:5 376 

8  . 
11 

8  .' 
19 

....     6'i 

177 
1171 
172 
106 
67 
,   158 

DEUTERONOMY. 

9:1 1081 

12  :  9 381 

29  :  5 379 

29  :  5 384 

29  :  5 1045 

2  CHRONICLES. 

6  :          865 

6  :  41 864 

EZRA 

8  :  21 1012 

748 

203 

;'ll 

95 

506 

28  :  8 990 

178 

32  :  3  .                          851 

4 

s 

.    .    .    .   I8f 

209 

33  :  25 771 

33  :  27     .    .                .    728 

34  :  I 1161 

•1083 
1  96S 

265 

...II 

SCRIPTURE   INDEX. 


25:20  . 

98 

25  :  20  . 

119 

27  :  1  .  . 

....  525 

•27  :  4  .  . 

871 

27  :  8  .  . 

654 

29  :  9  .  . 

861 

30  :  5  .  . 

528 

30  :  5  .  . 

789 

31  :2  .  . 

519 

31  :  15  . 

776 

31  :  20  . 

783 

32  :  1  .  . 

817 

32  :  8  .  . 

750 

32:11  . 

.  .  .  12,811 

33  :  5  .  . 

166 

33  :  12  . 

995 

34  :  7  .  . 

35  :  13  . 

....  1013 

36  :   .  . 

3(3  :  6  .  . 

lit] 

30  :  9  .  . 

37  :  5  .  . 

527 

37  :  25  . 

....  531 

38  :  22  . 

625 

39  :  4  .  . 

39  :  5  .  . 

....  1020 

39  :  5  .  . 

39  :  9  .  . 

....  780 

40  :  3  .  . 

40  :  4  .  . 

....  536 

40  :  8  .  . 

.  ,   .  .  459 

fl:3.  . 

....  815 

42:   .  . 

....  613 

42  :  5  .  . 

....  823 

42  :  2  .  . 

....  612 

42  :  2  .  . 

....  630 

42  :  7  .  . 

43  :  3  .  . 

....  206 

44  :  1  .  . 

....  995 

45  :  3  .  . 

....  935 

46:   .  . 

46  :   .  . 

....  182 

46  :  5  .  . 

....  816 

46  :  10  . 

....  651 

48  :  3  .  . 

48  :  12  . 

....  840 

48  :  13  . 

50  :  7  .  . 

....  925 

51  :   .  . 

51  :  1  .  . 

....  428 

51  :  7  .  . 

....  451 

51  :  10  . 

....  488 

51  :  17  . 

.  432,  1015 

55  :  6  .  . 

....  617 

55  :  17  . 

56  :  13  . 

....  739 

57  :   .  . 

....   57 

83 

59  :  16  . 

....   97 

61  :  2  .  . 

....  184 

61  :  5   . 

....  672 

62:8  .  . 

521 

63: 

....  615 

63:  1  .  . 

15 

is 


63  :  1 1062 

63  :  7 509 

63  :  8 531 

65  :  2 922 

65  :  9 1026 

65  :  11 1022 

68:5 784 

C8  :  31 943 

68  :  34 198 

69  :  1-5 976 

69  :  30 1003 

71  :  9 1068 

71  :  9 1095 

71  :  17 1065 

72  :  4 103  i 

72  :  8 328 

72  :  8 946 

72  :  17 933 

72  :  19 413 

73  :  17 406 

73  :  25 559 

73  :  25 V.O 

73  :  28 102 

74  :  17 1028 

78  :  14 288 

79:  11 959 

80  :  1 996 

80:7 loll 

82  :  3 961 

84  :   1,  2 

84  :   10 

84  :   14 

84  :  3    32 

85  :  1    1001 

85  :  6 944 

85  :  8 654 

85  :  8 808 

87  .  3 836 

87  :  7 807 

89  :  6 133 

89  :  7 945 

89  :  21 743 

90  :  1 142 

90  :  2 134 

90  :  5  ." 1016 

90  :  13 761 

91  :   814 

91  :  4 512 

91  :  12 503 

93  :   141 

95  :     74 

100  :    65 

100  :   77 

102  :  13 923 

102  :  23 107l> 

103  :   73 

103  :   86 

103  :  6 191 

103  :  13 171 

103  :  14 190 

103  :  15 1077 

104  :  23 1034 

104  :  33 188 

104  :  34 27 

749 


104  :  34 

815 

106:  4 

664 

107  :  23 

974 

111  :9 

139 

112  :4 

819 

112  :4 

762 

116  :  12 

17 

116:  17 

1006 

118  :  22 

837 

118:24 

41 

119  :  33 

623 

119 i  55 

107 

119  :  57 

514 

119  :71 

768 

119  :96 

....  220 

119  :97 

.  ...  208  221 

119:  105 

217 

119:  105 

1000 

119  :  130 

1060 

119:  174 

627 

121  : 

164 

121  :  5 

165 

122: 

3 

122: 

23 

122:2 

43 

125: 

504 

125:  2 

513 

125  :  2 

844 

126  :  0 

483 

126  :  6 

756 

127  : 

508 

127  :  1 

510 

127  :  2 

1106 

130  :  1 

452 

131  :  1 

554 

132  :  5 

841 

132  :  8 

867 

132  :  14 

644 

133  : 

583 

136  : 

176 

136:  1 

170 

137  :  1 

845 

137  :2 

918 

J  37  :  4 

1159 

139  :  7 

.  .  .  148.  145 

139  :  10 

749 

139  :  10 

146 

139  :  12 

103 

139  :  18 

650 

139  :  18 

659 

139  :  23 

607 

141  : 

96 

141  :  8 

518 

145  : 

75 

147  : 

1023 

147  :3 

453 

147  :  16 

1030 

148  : 

58 

148  : 

62 

PR 

OVERBS. 

1  :23 

18 

3  :  13 

1061 

8:  17 

ioe4 

SCRIPTURE    INDEX. 


J4  :  32    .... 

.   .    113 

56 

7 

.    993 

!V 

16:19    .... 

.   .    566 

57 

20 

400 

6 

6  .   . 

9 

16  :  25    .... 

.   .    401 

58 

5 

1009 

17  :  17     .... 

.    582 

58 

13 

45 

N 

/  J  A. 

83  :  31     .... 

.   .    962 

.    950 

58 
60 
GO 

13 

.     51 

1 

15     .   . 

9<>5 

30  :  8 

1   .    . 

931 

I.'AhAKKUK. 

1 

936 

ECCLESI  \s 

'EH. 

60 

1 ;     .       ... 

932 

3 

o 

926 

9  :  10    .... 

11:6.   . 

.    395 
.    723 

60 

61 

964 

3 

3 

17     .    . 
]7 

.   .   .   . 

162 
775 

12  :  1 

.    .    450 

61 

1 

.    981 

12  :  1 

.  1059 

63 

7 

306 

ZEPHAN 

12  :  7 

.  1099 

64 

6 

.  1025 

1 

12    .   . 

441 

64 
64 

0 

6 

.  1072 
.  1080 

I 
3 

19    .  . 

626 

CANTICLE 

20    .   . 

919 

2:  11     .... 

.  1024 

5  :  16 

.    277 

JEREMIAH. 

1IAGG; 

2 

13 

397 

2 

-■ 

224 

ISAIAH. 

13 

632 

2:4 

,   .    985 

2 

21 

1014 

ZECHAB 

2:5 

.    661 

.      59 

3 

4  . 

1063 
549 

1 
4 

ij 

1070 

6  :  3 

3 

22 

6  .   .   . 

345 

9:2 

.    299 

8 

20 

388 

4 

6  .  .  . 

358 

9:3 

.   .    835 
.   .  1002 

8 
23 

22 

23 

302 

i  !■; 

4 
13 

10     .    . 

711 

9:3 

284 

9:6 

.   .    233 

23 

29 

777 

11 

7  .    . 

762 

11  :9 

.   .    986 

49 

11 

.    784 

13:2 

.    419 

MAL 

ACH1. 

13  :  2 

.    .    994 

LAMENTATIONS. 
4:1 519 

3 

3  '.  '.  '. 

301 

21  :  11     .... 

.   .    238 

7r>8 

26  :  1 

4 

a 

628 

3 

3  .  .\ 

786 

26  :  4 

.    .    534 

3 

6  .    .   . 

136 

26  :  9 

.    .    633 

EZEKIEL. 

3 

7  .    .    . 

741 

26  :  19    .... 

.    .1136 

!1 

19 

429 

3 

10     .    . 

.   .  . 

960 

98  :  16    .... 

.   .    838 
.   .    786 

18 
33 

4 

599 

3 
4 

17     .    . 

1135 

32  :  2 

11 

408 

276 

32  :  20     .... 

.   .    723 

3fi 

26 

.    477 

4 

g 

.   .  276 

294 

33  :  17     .... 

.    .  1179 

36 

33 

948 

35  :  1 

422 

II 

24 

49 

MATT  11 

35  :  8 

.   .    616 

o 

2  . 

237 

40  :  8 

.   .  1 125 

DANIEL. 

'j 

9  .   .   . 

229 

40  :  31     .... 

.   .    511 

3 

3 

926 

40  :  31     .... 

ri6,  717 

12 

3 

1100 

3 

3  .   .   . 

227 

42  :  1 1     .... 

.   .    929 

12 

3 

1101) 

3 

15     .    . 

882 

43  :  1 

3 

16     .   . 

876 

44  :  6 

.   .    138 

HOSEA. 

3 

16     .   . 

880 

46  :  4 

.   .  1067 

6 

4 

B8 

•1 

16     .    . 

416 

48  :  18    .... 

.   .    812 

1  i 

957 

5 

8  .   .   . 

655 

48  :  18    .... 

.   .    824 

4  .   .   . 

.   .  768 

,  782 

49:  13     .... 

.   .     196 

JOEL. 

5 

16    .   . 

568 

49  ill     .... 

.   .    149 

3 

13 

151 

5 

5  .  .  . 

569 

49  :  16    .... 

.   .    842 

2 

13 

.  1015 

5 

6  .    .    . 

.  .   .  . 

629 

49:  16    .... 

.   .  11 44 

o 

18 

930 

5 

49    .   . 

.  .   .   . 

576 

49:20     .... 

.   .    937 

5 

18     .    . 

.   .  .  . 

624 

«H  :  14    . 

920 

AMOS. 

6 

<>00 

52  :  1 

52  :  7  . 

587 

.    .    B!)2 

6 

1 

1 

OBAD1  Ml. 
12 

705 

.><  < 

6 
6 
6 
6 

6  .    .   . 

595 

S3 :  4 

53  :  5 

55  :      

.   .    316 

.    887 
.    367 

819 

9  .  .  . 

194 

10    .  . 

.  .  •  . 

469 

370 

2 
2 

JONAH. 
.  o 

780 

6 
6 
0 

10     .    . 

r>:<« 

55  • 

.    37 1 

10     .    . 

591 

55:      

55  :    2    .... 

.  .    414 
.  .    938 

10     .    . 

934 

9 

17 

6 

28     .    . 

.  .  .  . 

819 

750 

SCRIPTURE    INDEX. 


404  |  28 

1 584 

7 2d  I  28 

7 588  28 

11 140  1 28 


20  . 

25  . 

24  . 

8  .  . 


.  .  .  950 
.  .  .  967 
.  .  .1116 
.  .  .  555 
.  .  .  280 
.  .  .  473 
...  674 
...  245 
.  275,  369 
.  .  .  372 
...  378 
.  .  .  391 
...  478 
.  .  .  1112 
.  .  .  102 
.  .  .  813 
...  849 
.  .  .  68B 
.  .  .  502 
.  .  .  458 
.  .  .  529 
.  .  .  1045 
.  .  .  843 
...  849 
.  .  .  8 
.  .  .  1031 
.  .  .  1053 
.  .  .  1046 
.  .  .  1056 
.  .  .  1121 
.  .  .  718 


.  .  .  715 

.  .  .  392 

.  .  .  572 

.  .  .  912 

.  .  .  5C5 

.  .  .  286 

.  .  -1071 

.  .  .1140 

.  .  .  1148 

.  .  .  1050 

.  .  . 1U4 
...  69^ 

.  .  .  1129 

.  .  .  1163 

.  579,  9f>4 

.  .  .1188 

.  .  .  558 

.  .  .  101 

.  .  .  895 
...  673 


: 

255  I  15 
1104  15 

256  I  15 
2fi8  15 
271  I  15 
877  I  17 


IB 


rKE 


881  !  17:21 
2-3  18  :  1  . 
314  18:  1  . 
(57  18:1. 
857     1?  :  13 

18  :  3:S 
19:7  . 

723     19  :  13 

19  :  41 
22  :  19 
22  :  32 
22:  39 
22  :  42 

22  :  51 

23  :  28 

23  :  42 
21  :  23 

24  :29 
24  :  29 
24  :32 
24:32 

&  34 :  34 
942 


241 
524 
528 

426 
722 
500 
1048 

475 

:-: 
427 
1149 
494 

574 


.,:  I 


38  9, 


751 


.    928 

.  230 

.  231 

.  235 

.  229 

.  225 

.  239 

.  246 

.  964 

.  733 

.  952 

.  442 

.  457 

.  954 

.  212 

.  621 
.  570 
.  394 
.  596 
.  605 
.  149 
.  772 
.  927 
.  503 
.  1081  i 
382 
375 
638  I 
.    468 

.  436 
.  449 
.1043 
.  377 
.  811  I 
.    825  I 


1:4. 

3  :  17 
4:21 
4:35 

4  :33 
5:  . 
5: 

5:29 
6:32 
6  :  37 
6:51 
6  :  63 
6  :  63 
6:67 

6:68 


7  :37 

8  :  11 
8:  12 
8  :  12 
8  :  38 
9:4 

10  :  . 
10  :  . 
10  :  3  . 
10.-9  . 
10:  16 


11  .35 
11  :  35 

11  :  36 

12:       . 

12  :24 
12:32 

13  :  34 

13  :  34 

14  :      . 


JOF1 


.  667 

.  590 

.  592 

.  601 

.  456 

.  747 

.  975 

.  560 

.  444 

.  885 

.  305 

.  249 

.  746 

.  778 

.  1096 

.  757 

.  259 

.  732 

.  244 

.  33 

.  6%9 

.  266 


.  308 
.  272 
.  19 
.  85? 
.  9^ 
.  242 
.  798 
.  1143 
.  892 
.  430* 
.  890 
.  314 
.  364 
.  891 
460,  466 
.  599 
.  387 
.  956 
.  309 
.  Ml 
.  635 
.  696 
.  310 
.  312 
.  116 
.  307 
.  1049 
.1087 
.1101 
.  752 
.  792 
.  240 
.  250 
.  1137 
.  368 
.  540 
.  569 
.  286 
.  1178 
.  1189 


SCRIPTURE   INDEX. 


M:3  . 

1108 

8  :  28 

.   .   .    523 

4:4 

417 

14  :  14 

...           .602 

8  :  28    .   . 

.    .    .    530 

4  :  17 

790 

14  :  17 

354 

.'  .'  '.  Vin!  Ti4i 

....  347,  357 

8  :  28    . 

780 

5:4 

5:7 

1084 

14:  19 

8:31     .   . 
8  :  35    .   . 

.    .    .    721 

.    .    .    586 

499 

14:26 

5:8 

1107 

14:27 

818 

8:36    .   . 

...    687 

5:  11 

1147 

14  :3l 

907 

8  :  37     .   . 

...    714 

5  :  14 

325 

15  :  5  . 

311 

8  :  38    .   . 

.    .    .    521 

5  :  14 

683 

15:  12 

914 

10  :8  .    .   . 

...    418 

5  :  14 

893 

15-  13 

561 

12  :  1   .    .   . 

...    467 

5  :  17 

476 

It!  :  7  . 

346 

12  :  15     .    . 

.    .   .    567 

5  :  17 

487 

16  :  13 

.   ...  361,  351 

12:  15     .   . 

...    961 

5:  17 

490 

16  :  18 

13  :  11 

.    .   .    531 

5  :  17 

743 

16  :  20 

......    791 

706 

13  :  11     .    . 
13  :  11     .   . 

.   .  .1017 

.   .   .  .1088 

6:2.    . 

384 

16  :  33 

6:2 

396 

16:33 

820 

14  :  4  .   .   . 

...    571 

6  :  16 

663 

17:4  . 

254 

15  :  13     .   . 

.   .   .    822 

7  :  10 

433 

17  :20 

902 

15:  16     .    . 

.   .   .    349 

7  :  10 

434 

17  :  21 

869 

15  :  33     .    . 

...     118 

8:5 

464 

17  :24 

668 

1181 

248 

1  CORINTHIANS. 
1  :  18 676 

8:5 

873 

1 7  :  24 

8:5 

875 

18:      . 

8:9 

247 

19  :  25 

252 

675 

683 

1  :  23    .   . 
2:9.   .   . 
2:9  .   .   . 

.   ...    681 
.    ...  1173 
.   .   .   .1)73 

11:3 

'>95 

19  :  25 

13  :  9 

773 

19:25 

12  :  10 

522 

19:27 

1041 

2:  10    .   . 

.    .   .   .1170 

12  :  10    

770 

19  :  30 

258 

3:9. 

.    721 

GALATIANS. 

20  :  11 

3:9 .    .   . 

.   ...    725 

20  :  12 

1142 

3:21     .   . 

.   .   .   .    806 

2  :  20 

496 

20  :  29 

267 

3  :  23    .   . 

.    .   .   .    462 

2:20 

648 

21  :  15 

561 

547 

5:7.    .   . 

...    884 

2  :  20 

3  :  28 

690 

21  :  15 

6:9      .   . 

.   .   .   .    40J 

909 

21  :  16 

.  .  .  .  9:3 

3  :  28 

913 

6:19    .   . 

.   .   .   .    461 

4:7 

814 

6:  19     .   . 

.   ...    474 

4  :  15 

736 

2  :      . 

353 

7  :  29    .   . 

8:1.   .   . 

.   .   .    .  1075 
.    .    .    .    541 

5:5 

5:6 

498 

2  :      . 

3(i0 

365 

491 

2  :      . 

9  :  26    .   . 
10  :4  .   .   . 

.    ...    701 
.   ...    300 

5  :  22 

6:  14 

804 

2  : 

1007 

671 

2:47 

868 

10  :  16 

.   ...    897 

6:  14 

684 

3:1. 

10:21     .   . 

.   ...    888 

6:  14 

689 

3:1. 

1035 

1 1  :  26 
12:26    .  . 

.   .    .   .    896 
.    .    .    .    539 

6 :  14 

R9B 

4  :  12 

4  :  32 

908 

1 1  30 

13  •  5 

.    577 

EPHESIANS. 
1:7 

7:33 

13  :  5  .   .   . 

.    .    .    .    955 

2t» 

7  :  60 

1093 

13  :  12     .    . 

.   .    .   .    199 

1  :  13 

352 

H  :  26 

983 

1111 

13  :  1-3   .   . 

.   .   .    .    537 

2:13 

2  :  15 

682 

17  :31 

13  :  13     .    . 

.    .   .   .  1184 

889 

17  :  31 

......  1150 

13  :  13     .    . 

.    .    .    .    538 

3:8 

312 

18  :  9  . 

977 

13  :  13     .   . 

.   .   .   .    545 

3:  15 

873 

24  :  25 

402 

1018 

15  :  3  .    .   . 

.    .    .    .    439 

3  :  15 

3  :  19 

901 

36  :  32 

15  :  10     .   . 

.   .   .   .    291 

121 

15  :  23     .    . 

.   .    .   .  1139 

3  :  19 

193 

IOMANS. 

15  :  44     .    . 

.   .    .   .  1111 

3:21 

847 

1  :Q0 

15  :  49    .   . 

.   .   .   .  1152 

4:5 

91(5 

5:1. 

813 

15  :  49    .   . 

.   .    .   .  1153 

4:8 

326 

6:4  . 

15  :  53     .    . 

.   .   .   .  1138 

4  :  15 

626 

7:9. 

482 

15  :  55     .    . 

.    .    .    .  1105 

4  :  15 

y8d 

7  :24 

447 

.    ...    723 

4  :  23 

906 

8:  17 

est; 

6:4 

1012 

8:  17 

2  CORINTH] 

6:11 

693 

8:24 

'.    831 

1  :  20     .   . 

.    .       .    454 

6  :  12 

701 

8.26 

348 

3:6.    .    . 

.    .        .     853 

6  :  13             .    .    .    . 

707 

8:26 

606 

4:4.    .   . 

.   .   .   .    204 

6:  16 

704 

762 


SCRIPTURE    INDEX. 


PHILIPPtANS. 

1  s  21 1085 

1  :  21 1086 

1  :  21 1088 

1:21 1111 

1  :21 1155 

1  :21 M68 

1:23 1103 

3:5....'...    C39 

2:5 648 

2:5 903 


16 214 

1 1151 


7  .    .   .   .    1102,  1176 


TITUS. 
10 581 


I  HILF.MON. 
2 1037 


.  .  301 
.  .  339 
.  .  526 
.  .  729 
.  .  859 
685,  801 
713,  719 
.  .  12 
.  .  802 


2:9  .  . 
2:  10  . 

2  :  13  . 

3  :  13  . 

2  :29  . 
3:  10  . 
3:  14  . 
4:4  . 
4:4.. 
4:7 827 

4  :  12 999 

4  :  13  ....  289,  771 

COLOSSI  ANS. 

I  :  20 672 

I  :  22 535 

1  :  27 825 

2:2 911 

3:3 652,  658 

3:4 1133 

3:11  ....  274, 278 
3:11 332 

3  :  J5 812 

3  :  23 953 

1  THESSALONIANS. 
3:5 737 

4  r  13 1097 

4  :  14  ...  1094,  1110 

4:  16 1127 

4  :  17 1177 

5:6 709 

5:17 598 

2  THESSALONIANS. 

1:7 1131 

2  :  16 833 

1  TIMOTHY. 

1  :  15 439 

1  :  18 698 

2:8 589 


6:7  . 
6:12 


.    .  J  089 
712,  872 


2  TIMOTHY. 
1  :  12    ....  691,727 


2:2 


855 


2:3 694.  703 

2:3 726 

2:12 679 

3  :  15 856 

9-19 540 


HEBREWS. 

3 337 

14 753 

10  ....  C97,  317 

18 766 

2 246 

4 863 

15 379 

9 55,  646 

10 1111 

15 319 

20 649 

25 324 

10 636 

14 359 

9 858 

25  ...  7,  637,  930 

35 656 

38 501 

1 492 

4 720 

4  .  .  .  .  980,  1010 

10 1162 

13 1154 

13 1160 

16 1171 

1 493,719 

1 872 

2 680,  320 

23 1169 

6 759 

14 1166 

3 979 

5 197,  505 

5 795 

13 705 

14  .  .  .  647,  1162 
17 854 

JAMES. 
17  ....  186,  446 

26 497 

7 781 

14  ....  407,  1073 

14 1079 

13  ....  600,  803 


1  PETER. 


820 
653 


7  .  .  .296,321,335 

24 6*3 

25 738 

753 


3 
4 

4 
5 

1 
1 
o 

8 5s5,  910 

13 673 

19 80C 

2 860 

7 193 

2  PETER. 
4 488 

19  ....  313,  \m 
9  .           730 

3 

7   1076 

8  .  .        .  1078 

3 
1 

18 264 

1  JOHN. 
3 666 

1 
2 
o 

3 

3 670 

I 327 

15 399 

1 830  177 

3  :  ii 639 

3  :  20 169 

4:8 180 

4:8 183 

4  :  10  ....  149,  175 

4  :  12 544 

4  :  18 563 

4  :  19 561 

4  :  21  ....  568,  958 
5:4 695 

REVELATION. 

2  :  10 828 

3:8 380 

3  :  20  ....  273,  644 
3  :  20  ....  380,  662 

4:1 1186 

4:8 63,  82 

5:8 263 

5:9 270,  336 

5:  11 341 

6:10 1130 

6  :  17 1145 

7  :  13 1165 

7:14 11-1 

11  :  15  ....  269,  <31 

12  :  10 297 

12  :  11 886 

14  :  3 1055 

14  :  6 939 

14  :  7 1146 

14:  13  ...  1107,  1111 

15  :  3 63,  82 

15  :  3 338 

19:9 1132 

21  :   1130 

21  :  1 969,1023 

21:2  ...  .  1134,  1185 

21  :  4 774,  1140 

21  :  4 1175 

21  :23 1167 

22  :  1 421 

22  :  17  ....  389,  373 
22:20 1128 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES  OF  HYMNS. 


thee 


Abide  with  me;  fast  falls  the  eventide 
Abide  with  us;  the  evening  shades 
A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King 
According  to  thy  gracious  word 
A  charge  to  keep  I  have      .     . 
Acquaint  thee,  O  mortal,  acquaint 
A  few  more  years  shall  roll 
Affliction  is  a  stormy  deep   .     . 
Again,  as  evening's  shadow  falls 
Again  our  earthly  cares  we  leave 
Again  the  Lord  of  life  and  light 
A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page  . 
A  holv  air  is  breathing:  round  . 


Ah,  whither  should  I  go .     .     . 
Ah,  wounded  Head  !    Must  thou 
Alas,  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed 
Alas,  what  hourly  dangers  rise 
All  around  us  fair  with  flowers 
All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name 
All  men  are  equal  in  their  birth 
All  nature  dies  and  lives  again 
All  nature  feels  attractive  power 
All-powerful,  self-existent  God 
All-seeing  God,  'tis  thine  to  know 
Almighty  Father  of  mankind  . 
Almighty  Father,  thou  hast  many 
Almighty  God,  in  humble  prayer 
Almighty  Maker  of  my  frame 
Always  with  us,  always  with  us 
Amazing  grace  !  how  sweet 
Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross.     . 
And  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love 
And  must  I  part  with  nil  1  have 
And  must  this  body  die  .     .    . 

7M 


with 


10s. 

L.  M. 
L.  M. 
C.  M. 
S.  M. 
lis. 
S.  M. 
C  M. 
L.  M. 
C.  If. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 


S.  M. 
S.  M. 


S.  M. 


.       C.  M. 
.       C.  M. 

8s  &  7s. 

.  -  C.  M. 

.  "  C. M. 

.  C.  M. 

.  C.  M. 

.  L.  M. 

.  L.  M. 

.  C.  M. 
10s&  lis. 

.  C.  M. 

.'  L.  M. 

8s  &  7s. 

O.  M. 
O.  M. 


L.  M. 
C.  M. 

8.    M. 


HYM« 

732 

244 

432 

8S5 

560 

411 

1154 

7  GO 

99 

21 

42 

204 

898 

460 

466 

887 


439 
739 
696 
271 
983 

1 137 
539 
131 
571 

1065 
611 
628 

1069 
314 
563 
694 


280 
468 

1138 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES    OF    HYMNS. 


&.nd  will  the  Judge  descend  .  . 
Angel  voices  sweetly  singing  .  . 
An  offering  to  the  shrine  of  power 
Another  hand  is  beckoning  us  .  . 
Another  six  days'  work  is  done  . 
A  pilgrim  through  this  lonely  world 
Approach  not  the  altar  with  gloom  in  thy 
Arise,  and  bless  the  Lord  .  .  . 
Arise,  arise,  with  joy  survey     .     . 

Arise,  my  soul,  arise 

Arise,  O  King  of  grace,  arise 

Arise,  ye  saints,  arise 

Ann  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake  . 
Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven 
As  body  when  the  soul  has  fled  . 
As  by  the  light  of  opening  day  . 
Ascend,  beloved,  to  the  joy  .  . 
As  Jesus  died  and  rose  again  .  . 
Ask,  and  ye  shall  receive  .  .  . 
Asleep  in  Jesus,  blessed  sleep  .  . 
.As  once  the  Saviour  took  his  seat 
As  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  stream 
Assembled  at  thy  great  command 
As  the  harp-strings  only  render  . 
As  the  hart  with  eager  looks  .  . 
As  the  sweet  flower  that  scents  the  morn 
As  when  the  weary  traveller  gains 
At  anchor  laid,  remote  from  home 
A  trusting  heart,  a  yearning  eye  . 
At  the  cross,  her  station  keeping  . 
Author  of  good,  to  thee  we  turn  . 
A  voice  from  the  desert  comes  awful  and 
Awake,  and  sing  the  song  .  .  . 
Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays 
Awake,  my  soul,  lift  up  thine  eyes 
Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve 
Awake,  my  tongue,  thy  tribute  bring 
Awake,  our  souls  ;  away,  our  fears  . 
AAvake,  ye  saints,  and  raise  your  eyes 
Awake,  ye  saints,  awake       .... 

Back  to  the  world  we've  faithless  turned 
Bear  on,  my  soul :  the  bitter  cross  .  . 
Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne  .  .  . 
Begin,  my  soul,  th'  exalted  lay     .     .     . 


hri 


S.  M. 

i&3. 

C.  M. 

C.  M. 
L.  M. 
C.  M. 

lis. 
S.  M. 
L.  M. 
II.  M. 
C.  M. 
S.  M. 
L.  M. 
C.  M. 
L.  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 

5.  M. 

I.  :\i. 

C.  M. 
(.'.  M. 
L.  M. 

8s  &  7s. 
7s. 

L.  M. 

I..  M. 
I..  M. 
C.  M. 

8s  &  7s. 

C.  M. 
lis. 

6.  M. 
I..  M. 
L.  M. 
L.  M. 
C.  M. 
L.  M. 
I..  M. 
C.  M. 

II.  M. 

C.  M. 

C.  M. 

L.  M. 

C.  r.  M. 


1141 

1185 

9S4 

1115 

49 

689 

27 

81 

936 

324 

867 

703 

122 

1056 

497 

471 

1132 

1139 

.588 

1094 

954 

612 

945 

768 

613 

1 1 25 

498 

345 

2.12 

746 

226 

33* 

97 

306 

704 

719 

1  13 

717 

1017 

37 

731 

686 

65 

58 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES    OF    HYMNS. 


Begin  the  day  with  God  .  .  . 
Behold  a  Stranger  at  the  door 
Behold  the  glories  of  the  Lamb  . 
Behold,  the  morning  sun  .  .  . 
Behold,  the  Prince  of  Peace  .  . 
Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind  . 
Behold  the  sun,  how  bright  .  . 
Behold  the  sure  foundation-stone  . 
Behold  the  western  evening  light 
Behold,  what  -wondrous  grace  .  . 
Behold,  where,  in  a  mortal  form  . 
Being  of  beings,  God  of  love  .  . 
Beneath  our  feet  and  o'er  our  head 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  the  cross  . 
Beneath  the  symbol  wave  .  .  . 
Beneath  thy  hammer,  Lord,  I  lie  . 
Be  still !  be  still !  for  all  around  . 


Be  still, 


heart :  —  these  anxious  cares 


Be  still,  my  soul,  Jehovah  loveth  thee 
Be  thou,  O  God,  by  night,  by  day  . 
Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high  .  . 
Beyond,  beyond  that  boundless  sea  . 
Bless,  O  my  soul,  the  living  God  .  . 
Blest  are  the  meek^  He  said  .  .  . 
Blest  are  the  pure  in  heart  .... 
Blest  are  the  sons  of  peace 


Blest  be  the  dear,  uniting  love 


Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds 

Blest  Comforter  divine 

Blest  day  of  God,  most  calm,  most  bright 
Blest  hour,  when  mortal  man  retires 
Blest  hour,  when  righteous  souls  shall  meet 
Blest  Instructor,  from  thy  ways    .     . 
Blest  is  the  hour  when  cares  depart  . 
Blest  is  the  man  who  fears  the  Lord  . 
Blest  is  the  man  whose  softening  heart 
J  *  lest  is  the  man  who  shuns  the  place 
Blest  Jesus,  when  my  soaring  thoughts 
Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow  .... 
Bread  of  heaven,  on  thee  we  feed 
Breast  the  wave,  Christian,  when  it  is      10 
Brief  life  is  here  our  portion    .... 
Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morn 
Brightness  of  the  Father's  glory    .     .     . 
Bright  Source  of  everlasting  love       .     . 
Broad  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death 
75(1 


C.  M. 
S.  M. 
C.  M. 

C.  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 
S.  M. 
C.  M. 
L.  M. 
L.  M. 
10s. 
C.  M. 
L.  M. 
C.  M. 
L.  M. 
S.  M. 
S.  M. 
S.  M. 
C.  M. 
S.  M. 
S.  M. 

c.  >r. 

L.  M. 

C.  M. 

7s. 
Ss  &  6s. 

C.  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 
II.  M. 

7s. 

,  1 1  &  12. 

7s  &  6s. 

lis  &  10s. 

8s  &  7  s. 

C.  M. 

I-.  M 


9C 
273 

263 
211 
309 
255 
415 
849 

1092 
830 
246 
193 

1071 

685 

880 

777 

13 

773 

536 

619 

57 

144 

86 

562 

655 

583 

908 

909 

347 

44 

48 

1040 
448 
20 
518 
569 
809 
550 
424 
890 
713 

1158 
229 
337 
580 
404 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES    OF    HYMNS. 


Brother,  hast  thou  wandered  far  .  . 
Brother,  rest  from  sin  and  sorrow 

Brother,  the  angels  say 

Burdened  with  guilt,  wouldst  thou  be 
Buried  beneath  the  yielding  wave  . 
By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill  .... 
By  sufferings  only  can  we  know    .     . 


blest 


Call  the  Lord  thy  sure  salvation  .  . 
Calm  me,  my  God,  and  keep  me  calm 
Calm  on  the  bosom  of  thy  God  .  . 
Calm  on  the  listening  ear  of  night  . 
Cheer  up,  desponding  soul  .... 
Child,  amid  the  flowers  at  play    .     . 

Child  of  sin  and  sorrow 

Children  of  God  lack  nothing  .     .     . 
Christ  and  his  cross  are  all  our  theme 
Christian,  see  !  the  orient  morning 
Christ  is  our  corner-stone    .... 
Christ  leads  me  through  no  darker  rooms 
Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day  .     . 
Christ,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies 
Church  of  the  ever-living  God      .     . 
Clay  to  clay,  and  dust  to  dust       .     . 
Come,  all  ye  saints  of  God       .     .     . 
Come  at  the  morning  hour,      .     .     . 
Come,  blesse'd  Spirit,  Source  of  light     . 
Come,  dearest  Lord,  and  feed  thy  sheep 
Come,  dearest  Lord,  descend  and  dwell 
Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove 
Come,  heavenly  Spirit,  come    .     .     . 
Come  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls    .     . 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  calm  my  mind     . 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come     .... 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Dove  divine   .     . 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove    . 
Come,  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast 
Come,  humble  souls,  ye  mourners,  come 
Come  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord    . 
Come,  kingdom  of  our  God     .     .     . 
Come,  let  us  anew  our  journey     .     10s, 
Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
Come,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes  .     . 
Come/  let  us  pray :  'tis  sweet  to  feel 
Come,  let  us  sound  her  praise  abroad 
Come,  Lord;  and  tarry  not  .... 

757 


8s  &  7s. 
6s  &  4s. 
.  8s  &  6. 
.  C.  M. 
.       C.  M. 


L.  M. 


&  7b. 

C.  M. 
C.  Iff. 

C.  M. 
6s. 

7  s. 
6s  &  4s. 

7s. 

C.  M. 

7s  &  4. 

II.  M. 


iS. 

6s  &  4s. 

S.  M. 


C.  Iff. 

7s. 

7s. 

C  M. 


L.  M. 
C.  Iff. 
L.  Iff. 

L.  Iff. 

6s. 

L.  Iff. 

L.  M. 
S.  M. 

L.  M. 


C.  Iff. 

C.  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 
S.  Iff. 

6s  &  12s. 

C.  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 
L.  M. 
S.  M. 


390 

1113 
767 
387 
882 

1062 
687 

512 

810 
1123 
234 

706 
601 

403 
162 
676 
928 
838 
766 
266 
276 
927 

1099 
270 
590 
357 
51 
124 
351 
360 
372 
364 
349 
879 
355 
440 
791 
870 
934 

J019 

341 

72 

592 

955 

1128 


INDEX   OF    FIRST   LIN1S    &F    HYMNS. 


Come,  mighty  Spirit,  penetrate     . 
Come,  O  my  soul,  in  sacred  lays  . 
Come,  O  ye  sinners,  to  your  Lord 
Come,  said  Jesus'  sacred  voice 
Come,  sinners,  to  the  gospel  feast 
Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad 
Come,  thou  almighty  King       .     . 
Come,  thou  blest  Harbinger  of  peace 
Come,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing 
Come,  thou  soul-transforming  Spirit 
Come  to  the  ark,  come  to  the  ark 
Come  tc  the  house  of  prayer   .     .     . 
Come  to  tne  land  of  peace       .     .     . 
Come  unto  me,  all  ye  who  mourn     . 
Come  up  hither ;  come  away    .     .     . 


C.  M. 
L.  M. 
L.  M. 


6s 


L.  M. 
S.  M. 

&  4s. 
.       C.  M. 

8s  &  7s. 
8s3  7s  &  4. 
c.  M. 
S.  M. 
S.  M. 
C.  M. 
7s. 


S.  M. 

Come,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  you  Ian-  lis  &  10s. 
Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy  .  .  8s,  7s,  &  4. 
Commit  thou  all  thy  griefs s.  M. 


Darkness  o'er  the  world  was  brooding  . 
Daughter  of  Zion,  awake  from  thy  sadnes 
Daughter  of  Zion,  from  the  dust      .     . 
Day  divine,  when  in  the  temple   .     .     . 
Dear  as  thou  wast,  and  justly  dear    .     . 
Dear  Friend,  whose  presence  in  the  house 
Dear  is  the  spot  where  Christians  sleep. 
Dear  Jesus,  ever  at  my  side  .... 
Dear  Lord,  amid  the  throng  that  pressed 
Dear  Saviour,  if  these  lambs  should  stray 
Dear  Saviour,  teach  our  hearts      .     .     . 
Dear  Saviour,  we  are  thine      .... 
Dear  Saviour,  when  my  thoughts  recall 
Deeper,  Father,  grow  the  shadows   .     . 
Did  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep    .... 
Didst  thou,  dear  Jesus,  suffer  shame     , 
4}o  I  delight  in  sorrow's  dress       .     .     . 
Do  not  I  love  thee,  O  my  Lord    .     .     . 
Dropping  down  the  troubled  river    .     . 

Early,  my  God,  without  delay       .... 
Enthroned  on  high,  Almighty  Lord  . 
Ere  earth's  foundations  yet  were  laid 
Ere  mountains  reared  their  forms  subline 
Eternal  God,  almighty  cause    .... 
Eternal  Spirit,  we  confess    .... 


8s  &  7s. 
lis. 

.       C.  M. 

8s  &  7s. 
.  C.  M. 
.       C.  M. 

L.  M. 

C.  M. 


L.  M. 
L.  M. 

S.  M. 


S.  M. 
C.  M. 

&  7s. 


.       C.  M. 

.       C.  M. 

C.  M. 

8s  &  7s. 


C.  M. 
C.  M. 
1..  M. 
L.  M. 
I..  ML. 
I,.  M. 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES    OF    HYMNS. 


Everlasting!  changing  never  .  ».     .     . 
Every  human  tie  may  perish   .... 

Faint  not,  poor  traveller,  though  the  way 
Faith  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss 
Faith,  hope,  and  charity,  these  three  . 
Faith  is  the  brightest  evidence  .  .  . 
Faith  is  the  Christian's  prop  .... 
Far  as  thy  name  is  known       .... 

Far  down  the  ages  now 

Fare  thee  well,  thou  fondly  cherished    . 
Far  from  mortal  cares  retreating      .     . 
Far  from  my  heavenly  home    .... 
Far  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  be  gone- 
Far  from  these  narrow  scenes  of  night 
Far  o'er  the  land  the  precious  grain 
Father,  beneath  thy  sheltering  wing 
Father,  I  know  that  all  my  life     .     . 
Father,  in  thy  mysterious  presence  kn eel- 
Father  of  all,  in  every  age       .  .     . 

Father  of  eternal  grace 

Father  of  light3,  we  sing  thy  name  .     . 
Father  of  mercies,  God  of  love    .     .     . 
Father  of  mercies,  heavenly  Friend 
Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  word    .     .     . 
Father  of  mercies,  send  thy  grace    .     . 
Father,  to  us,  thy  children,  humbly  kneel 
Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss  .     .     . 
Fear  was  within  the  tossing  bark 
Feeble,  helpless,  how  shall  1    .     .     .     . 
Fight  the  good  fight ;  lay  hold     .     .     . 
.'-lag  of  the  heroes  who  left  us  their        11 
Flung  to  the  heedless  winds    .... 
For  all  thy  gifts  we  praise  thee,  Lord    . 

For  all  thy  saints,  0  God 

For  a  season  called  to  part       .... 

Forever  with  the  Lord 

For  summer's  bloom  and  autumn's  blight 
Forth  from  the  dark  and  stormy  sky     . 
I^orth  in  thy  name,  O  Lord,  we  go   .     . 
fountain  of  mercy,  God  of  love 

Fount  of  everlasting  love 

Frequent  the  day  of  God  returns      .     . 
F|^end  after  friend  departs       .... 
From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 
From  all  that's  mortal,  all  that's  vain 


8s,  7s  &  4. 

.  710 

8s3  Ts  &  4. 

.  196 

L.  M. 

801 

.   .   C.  M. 

.  490 

.   .   L.  M. 

.  538 

.   .   (  .  M. 

.  492 

S.  H.  M. 

.  491 

.  .   s.  :•!. 

.   .    S.  .%!. 

847 

8s  &  ?8. 

1121 

&  7s. 

.   24 

.  . 

1159 

ne  .  h.  M. 

664 

.   .   (  .  St.' 

1  i  79 

.   .   (  .  M. 

853 

.     .   i..  :.[. 

805 

.   .   C.  M. 

-  lis  &  Kk 

822 

.   .    (  .  M. 

608 

i  S. 

.   .   L.  m. 

157 

.   .    C.  VI. 

201 

.   .   (  .  M. 

992 

.   .   (  .  M. 

210 

.   .   C.  M. 

567 

-  lls&  10s. 

634 

.   .   C.  M. 

.   .   C.  M. 

241 

I  s. 

289 

.   .   U.  M. 

712 

s,  10.  &  <)S.   . 

994 

S.  M. 

980 

.   .   I..  M. 

1005 

.   .   B.  M. 

1010 

1  s. 

123 

.   .    S.  M. 

1177 

L.  M. 

999 

.   .    L.  M. 

'_  •  i 

.   .   L.  M. 

1084 

.   .   C.  M.   . 

1029 

.  .    7s.  . 

921 

.   .   C.  M.   . 

29 

6  H.  M.   . 

1108 

.   .   L.  M.   . 

127 

.   .   C.  M.   . 

070 

INDEX    OF   FIRST   LINES    OF    HYMNS, 


From  every  stormy  wind  that  .blows 
From  God,  thou  Holy  Ghost  .  . 
From  Greenland's  icy  mountains 
From  the  cross  uplifted  high  .  .  . 
From  thee,  my  God,  my  joys  shall  rise 
From  the  recesses  of  a  lowly  spirit  . 
From  the  table  now  retiring  .  .  . 
Full-handed,  glowing  autumn  .  .  . 
Full  many  a  sorrow  may  shadow  the  w 

Gently,  Lord.  O,  gently  lead  us   . 
Gently,  my  Saviour,  let  me  down 
Gird  on  thy  conquering  sword 
Gird  thy  sword  on,  mighty  Saviour 
Give  me  a  heart  of  calm  repose    . 
Give  me  the  wings  of  faith,  to  rise 
Give  thanks  to  God  most  high     . 
Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise 
Give  to  the  Lord  thine  heart  .     . 
Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears     .     . 
Give  us  room,  that  we  may  dwell 
Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  through  the  Son 
Glory,  glory  to  our  King    ... 
Glory  to  God,  whose  witness-train 
Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night 
God  bless  our  native  land    .     .     . 
God  calling  yet ;  shall  I  not  hear. 
God,  in  the  gospel  of  his  Son 
God,  in  the  high  and  holy  place    . 
God  is  a  Spirit,  just  and  wise  .     . 
God  is  love  ;  his  mercy  brightens 
God  is  my  strong  salvation      .     . 
God  is  our  refuge  and  defence 
God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints     . 
God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way  . 
God,  my  supporter  and  my  hope  . 
God  of  almighty  power  .... 
God  of  eternity,  from  thee .     .     . 
God  of  mercy,  do  thou  never  .     . 
God  of  mercy,  hear  our  prayer     . 
God  of  my  life,  my  morning  song 
God  of  my  life,  through  all  my  days 
God  of  our  salvation,  hear  us 
God  of  the  morning,  at  whose  voice 
God  cf  the  prophets'  power     .     . 


.   .   L.  M.   . 

597 

.   .   S.  M.   . 

353 

.  7a  &  6s. 

941 

.  .  ■  7s. 

368 

.   .   C.  M. 

1188 

.  lls&o. 

16 

.  .8s  &  7s. 

907 

.  7s  &  6s. 

1027 

lis. 

787 

.  8s  &  7s. 

751 

.   .   L.  M. 

1118 

.   .   H.  M. 

935 

8s,  7s  &  4. 

423 

.   .   C.  M. 

824 

.   .   C.  M.   . 

493 

.   .   H.  M. 

170 

.   .   L.  M. 

176 

.   .   S.  M. 

394 

.   .   S.  M. 

528 

.  .    7s. 

937 

.  8s  &  7s. 

836 

129 

.  .    7s. 

264 

.   .   C.  M 

695 

.   .   L.  M. 

106 

.  6s  &  4s. 

990 

.   .   L.  M. 

431 

.   .   L.  M. 

216 

.   .   C.  M. 

189 

.   .   C.  M 

151 

8s  &  7s. 
.   7s  &  6s. 

ISO 

525 

.   .   L.  M. 

182 

L.  M. 

179 

C.  M. 

191 

.   .   C.  M. 

556 

.   .   S.  M. 

152 

.   .   L.  M. 

1075 

.  8s  &  7s. 

B9L- 

.  .    7s. 

1036 

.   .   C.  M. 

88 

.   .   L.  M. 

84 

Ss,  7s  &  4s. 

1*5 

.   .   L.  M. 

87 

.   .   S.  M. 

212 

INDEX    OF   FIRST   LINES    OF    HYMNS. 


God  reigns  on  earth ;  he  reigns  above 
God's  law  demands  one  living  faith  . 
God's  stead)'  counsels  change  the  face 
Go  forth,  my  heart,  and  seek  delight 
Go  in  peace  !  serene  dismission   .     . 
Go,  labor  on  ;  spend  and  be  spent     . 
Go,  messenger  of  peace  and  love  .     . 
Go,  preach  my  gospel,  saith  the  Lord 
Go  to  dark  Gethsemane      .... 
Go  to  the  grave  in  all  thy  glorious  prime, 
Go  to  thy  rest,  fair  child      .... 
Go  when  the  morning  shineth      .     . 
Go,  ye  messengers  of  God,      .     .     . 
Grace  !  'tis  a  charming  sound      .     . 
Gracious  Spirit,  Love  divine    .     .     . 
Great  Framer  of  unnumbered  worlds, 
Great  God,  as  seasons  disappear  .     . 
Great  God,  attend,  while  Zion  sings 
Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou 
Great  God,  let  all  my  tuneful  powers 
Great  God,  let  not  thy  grace  delay  . 
Great  God,  my  Father  and  my  Friend 
Great  God,  the  followers  of  thy  Son 
Great  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth 
Great  God,  thy  penetrating  eye    .     . 
Great  God.  we  sing  that  mighty  hand 
Great  is  the  Lord  our  God'      .     .     . 
Great  Ruler  of  all  nature's  frame     . 
Great  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  hear 
Great  Source  of  being  and  of  love  . 
Guide  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah 

Had  I.  dear  Lord,  no  pleasure  found 
Had  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews 
Hail,  sacred  truth,  whose  piercing  ray 
Hail,  sweetest,  dearest  tie,  that  binds 
Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed    .     .     . 
Hail,  tranquil  hour  of  closing  day     . 
Happy  the  church,  thou  sacred  place 
Happy  the  heart  where  graces  reign 
Happy  the  home,  when  God  is  there 
Happy  the  souls  to  Jesus  joined 
Hark !  a  voice  divides  the  sky     .     . 
Hark  !  hark !  the  notes  of  joy.     .     . 
Hark  !  my  soul ;  it  is  the  Lord    . 
Hark !  that  shout  of  rapturous  joy  . 

7G1 


.   .   .   L.  M. 

.  101 

.   .   .   L.  M. 

.  207 

.   .   .   C.  M. 

.  1030 

.   .   C.  P.  M. 

.  1023 

8  s  6c  is. 

.  118 

.   .   .   L.  M. 

.  715 

.   .   .   L.  M. 

.  949 

.   .   .   L.  M. 

.  850 

.  .  .    7s. 

.  673 

ne,   .   10s. 

.  1126 

.  .  .   s.  If. 

.  1124 

7s  >Sj  6s. 

598 

7s. 

.  943 

.  .  .   B.  If. 

.  291 

.  .  .    7s. 

.  361 

.  .   .   L.  M. 

.  1012 

.   .   .   L.  M. 

.  1002 

.   .   .   L.  If. 

.   10 

.   .   .   C.  If. 

.  135 

.   .   .   L.  M. 

.   1S6 

.   .   .   C.  If. 

.  025 

.   .   L.  M. 

.  603 

.   .   .   L.  M. 

8 

.   .   .   C.  M. 

.  413 

...   C.  M. 

.  147 

.   .   .   L.  M. 

.  1018 

S.  M. 

.  848 

...   C.  M. 

.  190 

.   .   .   C.  M. 

11 

.   .   .   L.  M. 

.  421 

.   8s,  7s  &  4. 

.  750 

.   .   .   C.  M. 

.  606 

S   .   .   L.  If. 

.  537 

.   .   C.  M. 

.  206 

.   .   .   C.  M. 

.  917 

.  .  7s  k  6s. 

.  933 

.   .   .   C  If. 

.  107 

.   .   L.  If. 

.  846 

.   .   .   C.  M. 

.  541 

.   .   .   C.  H. 

.  1037 

.   .   .   C.  M. 

.  873 

.  .  .    7s. 

.  1176 

.   .   .   H.  M. 

.  231 

...    7s. 

.  548 

.  .  .    7s. 

.  1127 

INDEX    OF    FIUST    LINES    OF    HYMNS. 


Hark,  the  glad  sound !  the  Saviour  comes      .      c.  M. 

Hark!  the  song  of  jubilee 7s. 

Hark  !  the  sounds  of  gladness  from  a  dist.  shore  lis. 


8s,  7s 


Hark !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy  . 

Hark  !  through  the  courts  of  heaven 

Hark,  what  celestial  sounds     .     .     . 

Hark  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices 

Haste,  0  sinner  ;  now  be  wise.     .     . 

Haste,  traveller,  haste  ;  the  night  comes  on 

Hath  not  thy  heart  within  thee  burned 

Have  mercy  on  me,  O  my  God     .     .     . 

Hear,  O  sinner,  Mercy  hails  you  .     .     . 

Heart  and  heart  together  bound  .     .     , 

Hear  what  God,  the  Lord,  hath  spoken 

Hear  what  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims  .      c 

Heave,  mighty  ocean,  heave    .     .     . 

Heaven  is  a  place  of  rest  from  sin    . 

Heavenward  doth  our  journey  tend  . 

He  dies !  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies 

He  liveth  long  who  liveth  well     .     . 

Here  is  my  heart  —  I  give  it  thee 

He  sendeth  sun,  lie  sendeth  shower 

He  that  from  dross  would  win  the  precious  ore 

Hide  not  thy  talent  in  the  earth  . 

High  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God 

Holy  and  reverend  is  the  name    . 

Holy  Bible,  book  divine 


8s,  7s  &  4. 
.     s.  iff. 

.      H.  H. 

8s  &  7s. 

7s. 

.       L.  M. 
.       L.  M. 

.       L.  M. 

Sci. 

7s. 
8s  &  7s. 

M. 
S.  M. 
L.  M. 

7s. 

L.  M. 
L.  M. 

L.  M. 

L.  M. 

10s. 

C.  M. 


Holv  Father,  thou  hast  taught  me    . 


Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord 

Holy  Spirit,  Light  divine     .... 

Holy  Spirit,  source  of  gladness     .     . 

Hope  of  our  hearts,  0  Lord,  appear, 

Hosanna  to  the  Prince  of  Light  .     . 

How  are  thy  servants  blest,  O  Lord 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet  .     .     . 

How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies 

How  blest  the  sacred  tie  that  binds  . 

Hoav  bright  these  glorious  spirits  shine 

How  calm  and  beautiful  the  morn     . 

How  calmly  wakes  the  hallowed  morn 

How  can  1  sink  with  such  a  prop 

How  charming  is  the  place       .     .     . 

How  dear  is  the  thought  that  the  angels  o 

How  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear     . 

How  eagerly  my  heart  hath  sought  . 

How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord 

70'! 


8s  & 


M. 
M. 

7s. 
7  s. 


8s 


7s. 
7s. 

C.  M. 

C.  M. 

C.  M. 

S.  M. 

I..  M. 

L.  M. 

C.  M. 

C.  L.  M. 

C.  M. 

C.  M. 

s.  M. 

fGod    lis. 

.       C.  M. 

.       C  M. 

lis. 


.    239 
.     331 

.  966 
.  254 
.  449 
225 
.  235 
.  396 
.  393 
.  669 
.  1015 
.  398 
.  914 
.  932 
.  1107 
.  970 
.  1166 
.  1155 
.  256 
.  724 
.  477 
.  532 
.  303 
.  1050 
.  163 
.  139 
.  219 
.  745 
.  59 
.  348 
.  18 
.  1133 
.  260 
.  976 
.  852 
.  1090 
.  582 
.  1174 
.  261 
.  876 
.     470 

'     „32 
.     753 

.       23 

.     638 

.     197 


INDEX    OF    FIRST   LINKS    OF    HYMNS. 


How  gentle  God's  commands  .     .     . 
How  glorious  is  the  hour    .... 
How  happy  every  child  of  grace 
How  honored  is  the  sacred  place 
How  large  the  promise,  how  divine  . 
How  long  shall  dreams  of  earthly  bliss 
How  long  the  time  since  God  began 
How  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair,  . 
1  Low  pleased  and  blessed  was  I    . 
How  pleasing  is  thy  voice   .     .     . 
How  precious  is  the  Book  divine 
1  tow  rich  the  blessings,  O  my  God 
How  shall  the  young  secure  their  heart 
J  low  short  and  hasty  is  our  life    .     . 
!  i/'-v  still  and  peaceful  is  the  grave  . 
How  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight 
How  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel's  sound 
How  sweet  the  hour  of  closing  day 
How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sound 
How  sweet  to  be  allowed  to  pray 
How  sweet  to  leave  the  world  a  while 
How  sweet,  upon  this  sacred  day 
How  swift  the  torrent  rolls.     .     . 
How  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours 
How  vain  is  all  beneath  the  skies 
Humble  souls,  who  seek  salvation 
Hush  the  loud  cannon's  roar  .     . 

I  ask  a  perfect  creed  .... 

I  ask  not  now  for  gold  to  gild  . 

I  bless  the  Crucified   .... 

I  cannot  always  trace  the  way 

I  did  thee  wrong,  my  God  .     . 

If  God  is  mine,  then  present  thh 

If  human  kindness  meets  return 

If  Jesus  be  my  Friend    .     .     . 

If  love,  the  noblest,  purest,  best 

If  thou  impart  thyself  to  me  . 

It  through  unruffled  seas    .     . 

1  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say 

I  heard  the  voice  of  love  divine 

I  hear  the  words  of  love      .     . 

1  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives,  And  ever 

1  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives;  He  lives 

1  love  thee,  0  my  God.  but  not   . 

]  love  the  Lord ;  he  heard  my  cries 

763 


.   S.  M. 

192 

S.  M. 

476 

.   C  M. 

829 

.   C.  Iff. 

843 

.   C.  M. 

1054 

.   C.  M. 

397 

.   C.  M. 

450 

L.  M. 

2 

S.  P.  M. 

3 

.   II.  M. 

1026 

.   C.  M. 

214 

L.  M. 

813 

C.  M. 

1060 

.   C.  M. 

407 

.   C.  M. 

1093 

.   C.  M. 

910 

L.  M. 

245 

L.  M. 

1091 

.   C.  M. 

281 

.   C.  Iff. 

591 

.   L.  M. 

594 

C.  M. 

40 

S.  M. 

1070 

8s. 

665 

.   L.  M. 

1079 

8s  &  7s. 

878 

S.  M. 

986 

S.  M. 

631 

.   C.  Iff. 

.549 

S.  M. 

681 

8s  &  4. 

183 

S.  M. 

624 

C.  M. 

806 

.   C.  M. 

883 

.   S.  M. 

820 

.   L.  M. 

283 

.   C.  M. 

635 

S.  M. 

501 

.   C.  Iff. 

478 

Ss  &  6. 

763 

S.  M. 

692 

.   C.  M. 

305 

.   C.  M. 

290 

.   C.  M. 

572- 

.   C.  M. 

552 

INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES   OF    HYMNS. 

I  love  the  sacred  Book  of  God l.  m.     .  208 

I  love  thy  kingdom,  Lord s.  M.     .  842 

I  love  to  steal  a  while  away CM..  102 

I  love  to  think  of  that  blest  hour      ....      CM..  485 

I'm  a  pilgrim,  and  I'm  a  stranger,    .     .    9,  11,  &  10.     .  1160 

I'm  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord     ....      CM..  727 

In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee     ....      CM..  145 

In  heavenly  love  abiding 7s  &  6s.     .  772 

In  sleep's  serene  oblivion  laid L.  M  92 

In  sweet,  exalted  strains n.  M.     .  864 

In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory 8s  &  7s.     .  671 

In  the  still  air  the  music  lies  unheard    .     .     .       10s.     .  77S 

In  thy  courts  let  peace  be  found 7s.     .  5 

In  thy  name,  O  Lord,  assembling      .     .   8s,  7s  &  4s.     .  7 

In  trouble  and  in  grief,  O  God CM..  790 

I  rest  my  soul  on  Jesus 7s  &  6s.     .  639 

Is  it  not  strange,  the  darkest  hour    ....     L.  M.     .  690 

Is  there  a  lone,  and  dreary  hour L.  M.     .  765 

Is  there  ambition  in  my  heart CM..  554 

It  came  upon  the  midnight  clear       ....      CM..  230 

I  thirst,  but  not  as  once  I  did L.  M.     .  629 

It  is  not  death  to  die s.  M.     .  1087 

It  is  the  hour  of  prayer s.  M.     .  1035 

It  is  the  Lord,  pur  Saviour's  hand    ....      L.  M.     .  1076 

It  is  the  one  true  light    .     .          s.  M.     .  217 

[t  is  thy  hand,  my  God s.  M.     .  780 

I  waited  patient  for  the  Lord CM.-  486 

I  want  a  principle  within CM.-  573 

I  want  the  Spirit  of  power  within     ....      l.  m.     .  663 

I  was  a  wandering  sheep     .......      s.  M.     .  738 

I  worship  thee  ;  sweet  will  of  God  .     .          .CM..  530 

I  would  not  live  alway:  I  ask  not  to  stay  .     .       lis.     .  1086 

I  would  not  wish  to  dwell  on  earth  ....      CM..  557 

Jehovah,  God,  thy  gracious  power     ....      c  M.     .  132 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home      ...          .     .      CM.     .  1180 

Jesus  a  child  his  course  begun L.  M.     .  1047 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be L.  M.     .  722 

Jesus !  delightful,  charming  name    ....      c.  M.     .  275 

Jesus,  full  of  all  compassion    .     .     .     .     .     8s  &  7s.     .  427 

Jesus,  I  love  thy  charming  name       ....      CM..  335 

Jesus,  immutably  the  same c  M.     .  311 

Jesus,  1  my  cross  have  taken 8s  &  7s.     .  473 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  token 8s  &  7s.     .  475 

Jesus,  in  thy  transporting  name CM..  325 

Jesus,  Lord,  we  look  to  thee 7s.     .  585 

764 


INDEX   OF    FIRST    LINES    OF    HYMNS. 


Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul  .... 
Jesus,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone  . 
Jesus,  my  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace 
Jesus,  my  Kedeemer,  lives  .  .  . 
Jesus,  our  Head,  once  crowned  with 
Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Jesus,  still  lead  on  ... 

Jesus  take  me  for  thine  own  .  . 
Jesus,  the  Christ  of  God  .  .  . 
Jesus,  the  Conqueror,  reisrns    •     • 


thorn 


Jesus,  the  Friend  of  man  .  .  . 
Jesus,  the  ladder  of  my  faith  .  . 
Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  thee  . 
Jesus,  thou  Shepherd  of  the  sheep 
Jesus,  who  on  Calvary's  mountain 
Jesus,  who  upon  the  tree  .  .  . 
Join  all  the  glorious  names  .  . 
Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come 
Joy  to  those  that  love  the  Lord  . 
Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea     . 

Keep  us,  Lord  ;  O,  keep  us  ever  .     . 
Kingdoms  and  thrones  to  God  belong 

Lamp  of  our  feet,  whereby  we  trace 

Let  all  who  truly  bear 

Let  deepest  silence  all  around      .     . 
Let  everlasting  glories  crown  .     . 
Let  every  heart  rejoice  and  sing  .     . 
Let  every  mortal  ear  attend     .     .     . 
Let  him  to  whom  we  now  belong 
Let  me  be  with  thee,  where  thou  ait 
Let  me  but  hear  my  Saviour  say 
Let  not  your  heart  be  faint       .     .     . 
Let  others  boast  how  strong  they  be 
Let  party  names  no  more    .... 

Let  us  awake  our  joys 

Let  worldly  men,  from  shore  to  shore 
Let  Zion  and  her  sons  rejoice  .     . 
Let  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake     .     . 
Life  is  a  span,  a  fleeting  hour  .     .     . 
Life  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord     . 
Lift  aloud  the  voice  of  praise  .     .     . 
Lift  up  your  heads,  eternal  gates 
Light  of  life,  seraphic  fire    .... 


L.  M. 

C.  M. 

7s. 
C.  M. 
L.  M- 
&  8s. 

1 8. 
S.  M. 


0.  M. 
L.  M. 

8s  &  6s. 
C.  M. 


S.  M. 
S.  M. 
L.  M. 
C.  If. 
L.  M. 
&7s. 
7s. 

II.  M. 

C.  >!. 

7s. 

L.  M. 

fs*&  4. 

L.  M. 

C    M. 

S.  M. 


C.  M. 
L.  M. 
L.  M. 
S.  M. 
C.  M. 
S.  M. 


6s  &  4s. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 


L.  M. 

7s. 

C.  M. 

7s. 


298 

616 

579 

1141 

679 
328 
733 
462 
297 
327 
897 
796 
296 
1048 
451 
467 
301 
236 
804 
430 

119 

198 

220 

884 
6^>1 
222 

1003 
367 
461 
668 
771 
818 

1077 
913 
339 
205 
923 
854 

1074 
395 
856 
265 
641 


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INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES   OF   HYMNS. 


Light  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling 
Like  Israel's  host,  to  exile  driven 
Like  morning  when  her  early  breeze 
Like  shadows  gliding  o'er  the  plain  . 
Like  the  eagle,  upward,  onward    .     . 
Lo,  God  is  here  !  let  us  adore       .     . 
Lo,  he  comes  with  clouds  descending 
Lo,  he  cometh;  countless  trumpets  . 
Lo,  He,  on  whom  all  power  is  laid    . 
Long  as  I  live  I'll  bless  thy  name 
Long  as  the  darkening  cloud  abode  . 
Long  have  I  sat  beneath  the  sound  . 
Look,  ye  saints  ;  the  sight  is  glorious 
Lord,  a  little  band,  and  lowly  •     •     • 
Lord,  as  to  thy  dear  cross  we  flee     . 
Lord,  at  thy  table,  I  behold     .     .     . 
Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing    . 
Lord,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow  . 
Lord,  how  secure  my  conscience  was 
Lord,  I  approach  the  mercy-seat  . 
Lord.  I  believe  a  rest  remains .     .     . 
Lord,  I  believe  :  thy  power  1  own     . 
Lord,  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice 
Lord,  in  mercy  thou  hast  spoken 
Lord,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 
Lord,  I  will  bless  thee  all  my  days    . 
Lord  Jesns,  come  ;  for  here     .     .     . 
Lord,  lead  the  way  the  Saviour  went 
Lord,  Lord,  defend  the  desolate  .     . 
Lord,  may  the  spirit  of  this  least 
Lord  of  all  being,  throned  afar     .     . 
Lord  of  the  worlds  above    .... 
Lord  of  the  worlds  below    .... 
Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray  aright     . 
Lord,  thou  hast  searched  and  seen  us  tl 
Lord,  thy  glory  fills  the  heavens  .     . 
Lord,  what  a  thoughtless  wretch  was  1 
Lord,  what  offering  shall  we  bring    . 
Lord,  when  thine  ancient  people  cried 
Lo,  the  seal  of  death  is  breaking  .     . 
Lo,  the  storms  of  life  are  breaking    . 
Love  divine,  all  love  excelling       .     . 
Lo,  what  a  glorious  sight  appears 
Lo,  when  the  Spirit  of  our  God    .     . 

Lowly  and  solemn  be 

708 


.  .  8s  &  7s. 

299 

.   .   .   L.  M. 

1006 

.   .   .   L.  M. 

358 

.   .   .   L.  M. 

1078 

.  .  8s  &  7s. 

716 

...  l.  if. 

4 

8s,  7s  &  4. 

1146 

.   8s.  7s  &  4. 

1129 

.   .   '.   L.  M. 

1135 

.   .   .   C.  M. 

75 

.   .   .   L.  M. 

288 

.   .   .   C.  M. 

734 

.   8s,  7s  &  4. 

.  269 

.  .  8s  &  7s. 

.  1053 

.   .   .   C.  M. 

.  952 

.   .   .   C.  M. 

.  888 

.   8s,  7s  &  4. 

.  114 

.  .  .    7s. 

.  912 

...   CM. 

.  482 

.   .   .   C.  M. 

.  454 

.   .   .   C.  H. 

.  646 

.   .   .   C.  M. 

.  500 

e   .  .   C.  M. 

.  213 

.  .  8s  &  7s. 

.  964 

.   .   .   C.  M. 

.   94 

.   .   .   L.  M. 

.  516 

.   .   .   S.  M. 

.  286 

.   .   .   C.  M. 

.  558 

.   .   .   C.  M. 

.  961 

...   C.  M. 

.  896 

...   L.  M. 

.   76 

...   II.  M. 

1 

.   .   .   II.  M. 

.  1028 

.   .   .   C.  M. 

.  605 

hrough  L.  M. 

.  148 

.  .  8s  &  7s. 

.   82 

.   .   .   L.  M. 

.  406 

.  .  .    7s. 

9 

.   .   .   L.  M. 

.  979 

.  .  8s  &  7s. 

.  1143 

.  .   8s  &  6. 

.  610 

.  .  8s  &  7s. 

.  544 

...   CM 

.  1134 

...   CM 

.  365 

.  .  6s  &  4s. 

.  1095 

INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES   OF    HYMNS. 


Majestic  sweetness  sits  enthroned 
Mark  the  soft  falling  snow  .     . 
Mary  to  the  Saviour's  tomb      .     . 
May  the  grace  of  Christ,  our  Saviour 
Mediator,  Son  of  God     .... 
Meek  and  lowly,  pure  and  holy    . 
Men  whose  boast  it  is  that  ye 
'Mid  scenes  of  confusion  and  creature  com 
Morning  breaks  upon  the  tomb    . 
Mourn  lor  the  thousands  slain 
Must  Jesus  bear  his  cross  alone    . 
My  blessed  Saviour,  is  thy  love    . 
My  country,  'tis  of  thee       .     .     . 
My  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by 
My  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord 
My  faith  looks  up  to  thee    .     .     . 
My  faith  shall  triumph  o'er  the  grav 
My  Father !  —  cheering  name  .     . 
My  Father's  house  on  high      .     . 
My  few  revolving  years  .... 
My  God,  accept  my  early  vows    . 
My  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day 
My  God,  how  wonderful  thou  art 
My  God;  in  whom  are  all  the  springs 
My  God,  I  thank  thee  ;  may  no  thought 
My  God,  my  everlasting  hope 
My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 
My  God,  my  hope,  my  Father  thou 
My  God,  my  strength,  my  hope    . 
My  God,  O,  could  I  make  the  claim 
My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
My  God,  permit  my  tongue     .     . 
My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys 
My  God,  to  thee  I  now  commend 
My  gracious  Lord,  I  own  thy  right 
My  Maker  and  my  King     .     .     . 
My  opening  eyes  with  rapture  see 
My  Saviour,  my  almighty  Friend 
My  sky  was  once  noon-bright 
My  soul  before  thee  prostrate  lies 
My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard   .     . 
My  soul  doth  long  for  thee      .     . 
My  soul,  how  lovely  is  the  place  . 
My  soul  no  more  shall  strive  in  vain 
My  soul,  repeat  his  praise  .     .     . 
My  soui,  weigh  not  thy  life       .     . 
7(57 


.   C.  M. 

271 

.   H.  M. 

414 

7s. 

258 

8s  &  7s. 

120 

7s. 

329 

8s  &  7s. 

545 

7  s. 

977 

ints  lis. 

1041 

7s. 

268 

8.  M. 

963 

.   C.  M. 

674 

.   C.  M. 

561 

6s  &  4s. 

989 

8s  &  7s. 

1081 

.   L.  M. 

282 

6s  &  4s. 

496 

C.  M. 

1140 

S.  M. 

.  194 

S.  M. 

1178 

S.  M. 

1020 

.   L.  M. 

96 

.   C.  M. 

906 

.   C  M. 

149 

.   L.  M. 

83 

.   L.  M. 

800 

.   G.  M. 

1008 

8s  &  4. 

409 

.   L.  M. 

730 

.   S.  M. 

042 

.   C.  M. 

507 

L.  M. 

033 

S.  M. 

509 

.   C.  AI. 

807 

.   C.  M. 

599 

L.  M. 

465 

S.  M. 

167 

L.  M. 

M 

C.  M. 

340 

S.  M. 

797 

.   L.  M. 

435 

S.  M. 

699 

6s. 

662 

.   C.  M.   . 

31 

.   L.  M. 

463 

.   S.  M. 

69 

.   S.  M. 

701 

INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES   OF   HYMNS. 


My  spirit  sinks  within  me,  Lord  . 
My  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy     . 

Naked  as  from  the  earth  we  came 
Nature,  with  eternal  youth  .  .  . 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee  .  .  . 
Near  the  cross  our  station  taking  . 
No,  never  shall  my  heart  despond 


Nor  eve  hath 


nor  ear  hath  heard 


Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts  .  .  . 
Not  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth  . 
Not  for  the  summer  hour  alone  .  . 
Nothing  but  leaves  ;  the  spirit  grieves 
Not  in  the  churchyard  shall  he  sleep 
Not  only  when  ascends  the  song  .  . 
Not  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men 
Not  with  our  mortal  eyes  .  .  . 
Not  with  terror  do  we  meet  .  .  . 
Now  be  the  gospel  banner 


host  with  host  assembling  .  . 
Now  is  the  accepted  time  .... 
Now  let  our  souls,  on  wings  sublime 
Now,  may  the  Lord,  our  Shepherd  lead 
Now,  my  soul,  thy  voice  upraising  . 
Now  to  heaven  our  prayers  ascendin; 
Now  to  the  haven  of  thy  breast  .  , 
Now  with  creation's  early  song     .     . 


()  Almighty  God  of  love     . 
(),  blessed  souls  are  they 
O,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul 
O.  blest  Creator  of  the  light 
O,  bow  thine  ear,  eternal  One 
O  Bread  to  pilgrims  given 


()  cease,  my  wandering  soul 


()  Christ,  with  each  returning  morn  . 
0.  could  I  find,  from  day  to  day  .     . 
().  could  I  speak  the  matchless  worth 
O  day  to  which  the  seas,  and  sky 
()   deem  not  that  earth's  crowning  bliss 
().  deem  not  they  are  blest  alone 
0,  do  not  let  the  word  depart  .     .     . 
O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness      . 

( )  c\ cil  lating  Light 

O  c\".  that  ore  weary,  and  hearts  that 

70S 


.       L.  M. 
.       C.  M. 

.     c.  at. 

7s. 
6s  &  4s. 
Ss  &  7s. 
.  C.  M. 
7s  &  6s. 

C.  M. 
S.  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 


Ss, 


6s  &  4. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 
L.  M. 

S.  M. 


7s  &  6s. 
7  s  &  6s. 

S.  M. 
.  L.  M. 
.       L.  M. 

;,  7s  &  4. 
8s  &  4s. 

.       C.  M. 
.        L.  M. 


7s  & 
s. 
s. 


M. 

M. 
L.  M. 
L.  M. 

s  &  6s. 

S.  M. 

L.  M. 

C.  M. 
C3.  1'.  M. 

L.  M. 

C.  M. 

L.  M. 

L.  M. 
7s  &  4. 

S.  M. 
are  son1     1  Is. 


8s, 


82J 
776 

1089 

156 

618 

683 

600 

1084 

1172 

293 

489 

1033 

1149 

971 

953 

272 

653 

893 

419 

965 

384 

615 

116 

680 

982 

786 

89 

517 

817 

73 

98 

862 

892 

380 

91 

(520 

334 

232 


782 
789 
402 
417 
274 
320 


INDEX    OF   FIRST   LINES   OF   HYMNS. 


O  fairest-born  of  love  and  light  .  , 
Of  all  the  thoughts  of  God  that  are 
O  Father,  humbly  we  repose 


O  Father,  though  the  anxious  fears 
Of  old,  0  God,  thine  own  right  hand 
O  for  a  closer  walk  with  God  .  . 
O  for  a  faith  Christ  spake  of  .  . 
O  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink  . 
O  for  a  glance  of  heavenly  day  . 
O  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God    . 

O  for  a  prophet's  fire 

O  for  a  shout  of  joy 

O  for  a  sweet  inspiring  ray      .     . 
O  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing . 
O  for  that  tenderness  of  heart 
O  for  the  death  of  those      .     .     . 
O  for  the  peace  that  floweth  as  a  ri 
Oft  in  sorrow,  oft  in  woe     .     .     . 
O  God,  accept  the  sacred  the  hour 
O  God,  beneath  thy  guiding  hand 
O  God,  by  whom  the  seed  is  given 
O  God  of  Bethel,  by  whose  hand 
0  God.  that  mad'st  the  earth  and  sk 
O  God,  thou  art  my  God  alone     . 
O  God,  thy  children  gathered  here 
0  God,  unseen,  yet  ever  near  .     . 
O  God,  we  praise  thee,  and  confess 
O  gracious  Lord,  whose  mercies  rise 
O  hallowed  is  the  land,  and  blest . 
O,  happy  day  that  fixed  my  choice 
O,  happy  is  the  man  who  hears    . 
O  happy  land,  O  happy  land    .     . 
O,  happy  soul,  that  lives  on  high . 
O,  happy  they  who  know  the  Lord 
0,  help  us,  Lord :  each  hour  of  need 
O,  here,  if  ever,  God  of  love   .     . 
O,  he  whom  Jesus  loved  has  truly  spok 

O  holy,  holy  Lord 

0,  how  happy  are  they  .... 
O,  how  I  love  thy  holy  law  .  . 
O  human  heart,  thou  hast  a  song 
O,  if  thy  brow,  serene  and  calm  . 
O  Jesus,  Lord  of  all  below  .  . 
O,  let  my  trembling  soul  be  still  . 
O  Lord,  hadst  thou  been  here  !  but  when 
O  Lord,  how  full  of  sweet  content  .  . 
7(59 


L.  M. 
L.  P.  M. 

,       L.  M. 


C.  M. 
L.  M. 
C.  M. 


7s  &  6s. 
.  C.  M. 
.       L.  M. 


C.  M. 
S.  M. 
H.  M. 


L.  M. 

C.  M. 
C.  M. 
S.  M. 


lis  &  10s. 


C.  M. 


L.  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 
C  M. 
L.  M. 
C  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 
L.  M. 
L.  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 


Is  &  10s. 
.  H.  M. 
6s  &  9s. 
.       C.  M. 

.         Si.  M. 


C.  M. 
C.  M. 
L.  M. 
C.  M. 

L.  M. 


.  951 

.  1106 

.  523 

.  35 

.  1014 

.  621 

.  825 

.  494 

.  429 

.  488 

.  900 

.  85 

.  1181 

.  333 

.  433 

.  1110 

.  826 

.  708 

.  904 

.  996 

.  115 

.  181 

.  688 

.  531 

.  858 

.  899 

.  64 

.  957 

.  330 

.  868 

.  1061 

.  1055 

.  658 

.  656 

.  506 

.  889 

.  958 

.  63 

.  484 

.  221 

.  543 

.  956 

.  332 

.  524 

.  792 

.  146 


INDEX    OF    FlilST    LINKS    OF    HYMNS. 


O  Lord,  I  would  delight  in  thee   . 
0  Lord  of  Hosts,  almighty  King 
O  Lord,  our  eyes  have  waited  long 
O  Lord,  our  fathers  oft  have  told 
0  Lord,  thy  heavenly  grace  impart 
O  Lord,  thy  work  revive      .     .     . 
O  Love  divine,  that  stooped  to  shar< 
0  love,  how  cheering  is  thy  ray    . 
O  love  of  God,  how  strong  and  true 
()  love  !  O  true  and  fadeless  lij-dit 


0,  mean  may  seem  this  house  of  clay 
Once  I  thought  my  mountain  strong 
Once  more,  my 
On  earth  we  gain  by  losing 
One  prayer  I  have,  all  prayers  in  one 
One  sole  baptismal  sign       .     .     . 
One  sweetly  solemn  thought    .     . 
One  there  is,  above  all  others  .     . 
On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand 
Only  waiting  till  the  shadows  .     . 
O,  not  for  these  alone  I  pray    .     . 
O,  not  my  own,  this  wondrous  frame 
On  the  dark  wave  of  Galilee    .     . 
On  the  dewy  breath  of  even    .     . 
On  the  mountain  top  appearing    . 
Onward  speed  thy  conquering  flight 
Open,  Lord,  mine  inward  ear  .     . 
pressed  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fet 
>ressed  with  sin  and  woe      .     . 
0  pure  reformers,  not  in  vain  .     . 
O  sacred  day  of  holy  rest    .     .     . 
O  sacred  head,  now  wounded   .     . 
O  Saviour,  whom  this  holy  morn  . 
O,  see  how  Jesus  trusts  himself    . 
O  sinner,  bring  not  tears  alone     . 
O,  speak  of  Jesus  :  other  names  . 
(),  speed  thee,  Christian,  on  thy  way 
0  Spirit  of  the  living  God  .     .     . 
O  streams  of  earthly  love  and  joy 
O  St*ong  to  save  and  bless       .     . 


Opp 
Oppi 


0  that  I  could  forever  dwell     .     . 
O  that  my  heart  was  right  with  thee 
O  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone 
O  that  the  Lord's  salvation       .     , 
770 


C.  M. 
L.  M. 

l.  at 

C.  M. 


I..  M. 
S.  M. 
L.  M. 
L.  M. 


L    M. 
<J.  M. 

s.  M; 


C.  M. 

7s. 

C  M. 

&6s. 
C.  M. 
H.  M. 

S.  M. 


Ss 


&7s. 

C.  M. 

&  7s. 

C.  M. 


L.  M. 
L.  M. 

&7s. 
&4s. 
&5s. 
&  6s. 
C.  M. 
S.  M. 
C.  M. 
P.  M. 

&6s. 

C.  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 


lis 


L.  M. 
C.  M. 
L.  M. 
C.  M. 

&4a. 

C  M. 


L.  M. 

L.  M. 
L.  M. 

&  6s. 


520 
997 
981 
995 
459 
928 
793 
643 
177 
835 
563 
1152 
735 
95 
788 
614 
910 

loss 

304 
1161 
1157 
902 
474 
2-17 
110 
925 
939 
172 
2  IS 
742 
975 
45 
31(5 
<),-,() 
295 
434 
321 
700 
944 
399 
519 
7S1 
652 
630 
447 
947 


INDEX    OF    FIRST   LINES    OF    HYMNS. 


O  tra :  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 
O  the  Sour,  when  this  material     .     . 
O  Th>  \,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows 
O  Thf  a  that  nearest  prayer      .     .     . 
O  Thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow   . 
O  Thou,  to  whom  in  ancient  time 
O  Thou,  to  whose  all-searching  sight 
0  Thou  who  art  above  all  height 
0  Thou  who  driest  the  mourner's  tear 
O  Thou,  whose  mercy  guides  my  way 
0  Thou,  whose  own  vast  temple  stands 
0  Thou,  whose  tender  mercy  hears  . 
Our  blest  Redeemer,  ere  he  breathed 
Our  Captain  leads  us  on      .... 
Our  country's  voice  is  pleading     .     . 

Our  Father  in  heaven 

Our  God  is  love,  and  all  his  saints  . 
Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  past  .  . 
Our  heavenly  Father  calls  .... 
Our  heavenly  Father,  hear  .... 
Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead  .  . 
Our  pathway  oft  is  wet  with  tears 
Our  souls,  by  love  together  knit  .  . 
Out  of  the  depths  I  cry  to  thee  .  . 
Out  of  the  depths  of  woe  .... 
O.  what  a  treasure  all  divine    .     .     . 

O,  what  delight  is  this 

O,  what  is  life  ?  'Tis  like  a  flower  . 
0,  what  though  our  feet  may  not  tread 
O,  when  shall  I  see  Jesus  .... 
O,  where  are  kings  and  empires  now 
O,  where  is  He  that  trod  the  sea  .  . 
O,  where  is  now  that  glowing  love  . 
O,  where  shall  rest  be  found  .  .  . 
0,  who  shall  say  he  knows  the  folds  . 
O,  why  despond  in  life's  dark  vale  . 
O,  wondrous  is  thy  mercy,  Lord  .     . 


Part  in  peace  :  is  day  before  us  .  . 
Peace  be  to  this  sacred  dwelling  .  . 
People  of  the  living  God  .... 
Pity  the  nations,  O  our  God  .  .  . 
Planted  in  Christ,  the  living  vine 
Plunged  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair  . 
Pour,  blessed  gospel,  glorious  news  . 
Pour  forth  the  oil,  —  pour  boldly  forth 
771 


c.  M. 

&7s. 

C.  M. 

H.  M. 


C.  M. 
L.  M. 
L.  If. 
L.  M. 

C.  M. 
C.  M. 
C  M. 
C.  M. 
C  If. 
S.  M. 


6s 


&6s. 

&Z  OS. 

C.  M. 
C.  M. 

S.  M. 


S.  M. 
L.  M. 
C.  M. 

C.  M. 


C.  If. 

S.  M. 
C.  M. 
S.  M. 


C. 

here 
7s 


II.  M. 
lis.' 
&6s. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 
L.  M. 
S.  M, 


L.  M. 
C.  31. 
C.  If. 


8s  &  7s. 
8s  &  7s. 
7s. 

C.  M. 


C.  If. 

C.  M. 

10s. 

C.  M. 


623 

1164 
757 
28 
174 
19 
607 
855 
754 
759 
861 
747 
346 
317 
948 

1058 
568 
142 
666 
5S7 
262 
762 
911 

1013 
452 
308 
905 

1073 
894 
728 
839 
243 
736 
381 
584 
200 

1046 

113 
821 
874 
930 
869 
279 
425 
542 


INDEX    OF    FIRST   LINES    OF    HYMNS. 


Pour  out  thy  Spirit  from  on  high      .     . 
Praise  God.  from  whom  all  blessings  now 
Praise  the  Lord  ;  ye  heavens,  adore  him 
Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise     . 
Praise  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator 
Praise  ye  Jehovah's  name    .     .     . 
Prayer  is  appointed  to  convey  .     . 
Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire 
Press  on,  press  on,  ye  sons  of  light 
Purer  yet  and  purer 


Quiet,  Lord,  my  froward  heart 


Rejoice  in  God  ahvay  .... 
Remember  thy  Creator  now  .  . 
Rest  is  not  quitting  the  busy  career 
Returning,  not  departing  .  .  . 
Return,  my  roving  heart,  return  . 
Return,  O  God  of  love,  return 
Return,  O  wanderer,  now  return  . 
Ride  on,  ride  on,  in  majesty 


Rise,  O  my  soul,  pursue  the  path 
Rocked  in  the  cradle  of  the  deep 
Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me 


Safely  through  another  week 
Salvation,  O,  the  joyful  sound 


Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  thee  .     . 
Saw  ye  not  the  cloud  arise  .     .     . 
Say  not  the  law  divine    .... 
Say,  sinner,  hath  a  voice  within    . 
Scorn  not  the  slightest  word  or  deed 
See,  daylight  is  fading  o'er  earth  and  o 
See,  from  Zion's  sacred  mountain 
See,  gracious  God,  before  thy  throne 
See  how  he  love^i !  exclaimed  the  Jews 
See,  in  the  vineyard  of  the  Lord 
See  the  kind  Shepherd,  Jesus,  stands 
See  the  leaves  around  us  falling  . 
See  what  a  living  stone  .... 
Servant  of  God,  well  done  .     .     . 
Shall  hymns  of  grateful  love    .     . 
Shall  we  grow  weary  in  our  watch 
She  loved  her  Saviour,  and  to  him 


L.  M. 

L.  M. 

&  7s. 

7s. 

&7s. 

&4s. 

L.  M. 


6s 


C.  M. 

L.  M. 

&  OS. 


er    12 

8s, 


S.  M. 
C.  M. 

10s. 

s  &  6s. 

L.  M. 


C.  M. 
C.  M. 
L.  M. 


s  &  6s. 

C.  M. 
L.  M. 

7s. 


iS. 
C.  M. 

&  7s. 
7s. 

7.s. 

S.  M. 


L. 

C. 

3&  1 

7s  & 
c. 

c. 

c. 

88  & 


S.  M. 


8a  & 
c. 


860 
128 

62 

1001 

78 

71 

593 

596 

698 

627 

521) 

802 
1059 
81i> 
1101 
441 
761 
377 
250 
645 
720 
968 
300 

39 
292 
103 
455 
924 
4)8 
3  S3 
711 
105 
422 
1011 
240 
382 

10)11 

1025 

837 

1114 

336 

C)M 
•157 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES    OF    BYMNS. 


Shepherd  of  tender  youth   .     .     . 
Shepherd  of  the  ransomed  flock  . 
She  was  the  music  of  our  home    . 
Show  pity,  Lord ;  O  Lord,  forgive 
Silent,  like  men  in  solemn  haste  . 
Since  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time 
Since  first  thy  word  awaked  my  heart 
Sing  of  Jesus,  sing  forever  .     .     . 
Sing  to  the  Lord  in  joyful  strains 
Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands 
Sinners,  the  voice  of  God  regard 
Sinners,  turn  :  why  will  ye  die 
Sinners,  will  you  slight  the  message 
Sister,  thou  wast  mild  and  lovely  . 
Slavery  and  death  the  cup  contain 
Sleep  not,  soldier  of  the  cross 
Slowly,  by  God's  hand  unfurled    . 
Softly  fades  the  twilight  ray     .     . 
Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise       .     .     . 
So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express   . 
Sometimes  a  light  surprises      .     . 


Soon  shall  the  trump  of  God  .     . 
Sound,  sound  the  truth  abroad 
Sow  in  the  morn  thy  seed   .     .     . 
Speak  gently  —  it  is  better  far 
Speak  with  us,  Lord;  thyself  reveal 
Spirit  divine,  attend  our  prayer    . 
Spirit  of  power  and  might,  behold    , 
Stand  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears 
Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus    .     . 
Star  of  Peace,  to  wanderers  weary 
Still  nigh  me,  O  my  Father,  stand 
Still  one  in  life,  and  one  in  death 
Still,  still  with  thee  —  when  purple  mor 
Still  with  thee,  O  my  God  .     .     . 
Sloop  down,  my  thoughts,  that  used 
Supreme  in  wisdom,  as  in  power  . 
Sure  the  blest  Comforter  is  nigh  .     , 
Sweet  hour  of  prayer,  sweet  hour  of 
Sweet  is  the  friendly  voice  .     .     . 
Sweet  is  the  light  of  Sabbath  eve 
Sweet  is  the  prayer  whose  holy  stream 


pray 


Sweet  is  the  work,  O  Lord 

Sweet  Sabbath  school,  place  dear  to  me 


6s  &  4s. 


.      c.  M. 
.      L.  M. 

L.  M. 
C.  M. 

•Ss  &  7  s. 
8s  <^  5. 

C.  M. 

C.  M. 
.       C.  M. 


8s,  7s  &  4. 
8s  &  7s. 
.       L.  M. 


4S. 

7s. 

S.  M. 


.       L.  M. 

7s  &  6s. 


6s 


S.  M. 

&4s. 
S.  M. 


Us 


C.  M. 
C.  M. 

C  M. 
C.  M. 
L.  M. 

5  &  6s. 
7s  &  4. 

L.  M. 
L.  M. 

6  12s. 
S.  M. 


C.  M. 

C.  M. 
L.  M. 
L.  If. 

S.  M. 


L.  M. 
C.  If. 
L.  M. 
S.  K. 

C.  M. 


1063 
310 

1122 
428 
70.3 
187 
487 
34;  J 
929 
227 
400 
408 
410 

1116 
962 
709 
109 
47 
693 
581 
819 

1136 
942 
723 
55 1 
654 
363 
356 
697 
707 
972 
749 

1183 
659 
650 

1082 

oil 

354 

640 

445 

53 

595 

5Q 

38 

1057 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES    OF    H  iMNS. 


Sweet  the  moments,  rich  the  blessing 
Sweet  was  the  time  when  first  I  felt 

Tarry  with  me,  O  my  Saviour  .     .     . 
Tell  me  not  in  mournful  numbers 
Thanks  be  to  him  who  built  the  hills 
That  awful  day  will  surely  come    .     . 
That  blessed  law  of  thine     .... 
That  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day 
That  great  day  of  wrath  and  terror    . 
That  might  of  faith,  0  Lord,  bestow . 
That  upper  room  is  heaven  on  earth 
The  aged  sufferer  waited  long  .     .     . 
The  billows  swell,  the  winds  are  high 
The  bird  that  soars  on  highest  wing  . 
The  breaking  waves  dashed  high  . 
The  Christian  warrior,  see  him  stand 
The  church  has  waited  long      .     .     . 
The  darkened  sky,  how  thick  it  lowers 
The  day  is  past  and  gone      .... 
The  dead  are  like  the  stars  by  day     . 
The  dead  are  like  the  stars  by  day    . 
The  dove,  let  loose  in  Eastern  skies  . 
Thee  we  adore,  eternal  Name  .     .     . 
The  fiery  steed  and  flaming  car     . 
The  fountain  in  its  source     .... 
The  glorious  universe  around    .     . 
The  God  of  glory  walks. his  round 
The  God  of  harvest  praise  .... 
The  God  who  reigns  alone   .... 
The  happy  morn  is  come      .... 
The  heaven  of  heavens  cannot  contain 
The  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord 
The  hour  of  my  departure's  come 
Their  hearts  shall  not  be  moved    .     . 
The  King  of  heaven  his  table  spreads 

The  law  by  Moses  came 

The  long-Lost  son,  with  streaming  eyes 
The  Lord  descended  from  above   .     . 
The  Lord  is  King ;  lift  up  thy  voice  . 
The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd ;  no  want  shall 
The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns      .... 
The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare    . 
The  Lord  my  Shepherd  is    .     .     . 
The  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light .     .     . 
The  Lord  our  God  is  clothed  with  might 
774 


8s  &  7s. 

.        C.  M. 

Ss  &  7s. 

Ss  &  7s. 

L.  M. 

.       C.  M. 

S.  M. 


L.  M. 

8s  &  7s. 

.       C.  M. 


C.  M. 
C.  M. 
L.  M. 
L.  M. 

r.  M. 


L.  M. 

S.  M. 
L.  M. 
S.  M. 


C.  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 
L.  M. 

B.  M. 

C.  M. 


.       L.  M. 

6s  &  4s. 

6s. 

.      II.  M. 


C.  M. 
L.  M. 
L.  M. 
II.  M. 


.        L.  M. 

know    1 1  s. 
.     II.  M. 


L.  M. 

S.  M. 


C.  M. 
C.  M. 


682 
490 

111 
702 

1000 

1144 
636 

1145 

1148 
502 

1007 
242 
967 
565 
998 
714 

1130 
756 
101 

1100 

1109 
617 

1021 
834 
632 
915 
718 

1004 
138 
326 
140 
203 

1102 
513 
392 
315 
436 
67 
70 
202 
141 
185 
178 
871 
130 


INDEX    OF   FIRST    LINES    OF    HYMNS. 


The  Lord,  the  G;d  of  glory  reigns  .  .  . 
The  Lord  will  come ;  the  earth  shall  quake 
The  Lord  will  happiness  divine  .  . 
The  mellow  eve  is  gliding  .... 
The  mighty  angel  to  whose  hand  .  . 
The  morning  dawns  upon  the  place  . 
The  morning  light  is  breaking  .  . 
The  ocean  looketh  up  to  heaven  .  . 
The  offerings  to  thy  throne  which  rise 
The  perfect  world  by  Adam  trod  .     . 

The  pity  of  the  Lord 

The  praise  of  Zion  waits  for  thee 
The  praying  spirit  breathe  .... 
The  saints  on  earth  and  those  above 
The  Saviour  calls,  let  every  ear    .     . 
The  Saviour  said,  Yet  one  thing  more 
The  Saviour  smiles  upon  my  soul     . 
The  Saviour  speaks  to  every  heart    . 
These  are  the  crowns  that  we  shall  we 
The  spacious  firmament  on  high  .     . 
The  Spirit  in  our  hearts       .... 

The  swift-declining  day 

There  is  a  book,  who  runs  may  read 
There  is  a  calm  for  those  who  weep 
There  is  a  fountain,  filled  with  blood 
There  is  a  glorious  world  of  light 
There  is  a  God,  all  nature  speaks 
There  is  a  land  mine  eye  hath  seen 
There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight    . 
There  is  an  eye  that  never  sleeps 
There  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest 
There  is  a  region,  lovelier  far  .     . 
There  is  a  safe  and  secret  place    . 


hi 


There  is  a  way  that  seemeth  right 
There  is  none  other  name  than  thine 
There's  not  a  hope  with  comfort  frau_ 
There's  nothing  bright,  above,  below 
The  tempter  to  my  soul  has  said  .     . 
The  voice  of  free  grace  cries,  Escape  to 
The  wandering  star  and  fleeting  wind 
The  waters  of  Bethesda's  pool      .     . 
The  world  may  change  from  old  to  new 
The  world  throws  wide  its  brazen  gates 
They  who  seek  the  throne  of  grace  . 
Thine  earthlv  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love 

775 


th 


.  L.  M. 
.  L.  M. 
.       C.  M. 

7s  &  Gs. 

.  C.  M. 
.       L.  M. 

7s  &  6s. 

.  C.  M. 
.       C.  M. 

.        L.  M. 
S.  M. 


L.  M. 

8.  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M 
C.  If. 

L.  M. 


C.  M. 

C.  M. 
L.  M. 
S.  M. 


8.  M. 

C.  M. 

8s  &  4. 

C.  M. 

C.  M 


.        L.  M. 
.       L.  If. 

.       C.  M. 

.      c.  M 
Ss  &  6s. 

L.  M. 

.  C.  M. 
.  C.  M. 
.  C.  If. 
.  L.  M. 
.  L.  M. 
.  L  If. 
L.  M 


mou-  12s. 
L.  M. 

.       L.  M. 

C.  M. 

.       C.  M. 

7s. 

.       L.  M. 


16C 

1131 

453 

108 

987 

251 

416 

160 

26 

863 

171 

922 

604 

901 

374 

857 

480 

479 

828 

158 

373 

1072 

155 

1119 

284 

1052 

15S 

1175 

1171 

602 

1187 

1173 

814 

1170 

401 

322 

657 

137 

737 

405 

438 

798 

831 

988 

168 

5? 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINKS    OF    HYMNS. 


C.  M. 

L.  M. 
8s  &  7s. 
C.  M. 
12s. 
C.  M. 
L.  M. 
C.  M. 
L.  M. 
C.  M. 
L.  M. 
S.  M. 
S.  M. 
C.  M. 
&4. 
7s. 
L.  M. 


&6s. 


Think  gently  of  the  erring  one     .     . 
This  child  we  dedicate  to  thee      .     . 
This  is  not  my  place  of  resting     .     . 
This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made 
Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave ;  but  we  will  not 
Thou  art  my  portion,  O  my  God  .     . 
Thou  art,  O  God,  the  life  and  light  . 
Thou  art  the  Way ;  to  thee  alone 
Thou  Book  of  Life,  in  thee  are  found 
Thou  dear  Redeemer,  dying  Lamb    . 
Thou  hidden  Source  of  calm  repose  . 

Thou  Lord  of  all  above 

Thou  must  be  born  again    .... 
Thou  must  go  forth  alone,  my  soul  . 
Thou,  O  Lord,  wilt  never  leave  me  .     .      8s 
Thou,  O  most  Compassionate  .     .     . 
Thou  strong  and  loving  Son  of  Man 
Thou  sweet-gliding  Kedron,  by  thy  silver  streams  lis 
Thou,  whose  almighty  word     .... 
Through  all  the  various,  shifting  scenes 
Through  all  this  life's  eventful  road  .     . 
Through  endless  years  thou  art  the  same 
Thus  for  the  Lord  hath  led  me  on     .     . 
Thy  Father's  house !  thine  own  bright  home 
Thy  footsteps,  Lord,  with  joy  we  trace 
Thy  goodness,  Lord,  our  souls  confess 
Thy  gracious  presence,  O  my  God    . 
Thy  happy  ones  a  strain  begin      .     . 
Thy  home  is  with  the  humble,  Lord 
Thy  mercy  heard  my  infant  prayer    . 
Thy  name,  almighty  Lord    .... 
Thy  name  be  hallowed  evermore  .     . 
Thy  path,  like  most  by  mortals  trod  . 
Thy  presence,  ever-living  God     .     . 
Thy  way,  O  God,  is  in  the  sea      .     . 
Thy  will  be  done;  I  will  not  fear 
Time  is  winging  us  away      .... 
Time's  years  of  labor  and  unrest 
'  lis  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come  .     . 
"lis  by  thy  strength  the  mountains  Btand 
Tie  finished  !  so  the  Saviour  cried     . 
Tis  God,  the  Spirit,  leads    .... 
'Tis  midnight ;  and  on  Olive's  brow  .     . 
'Tis  not  this  fleshly  robe  alone      .     .     . 
'Tis  sweet  to  feel,  that  he  who  tries  .     . 
To-dav  the  Saviour  calls 


c. 
c.  p, 

s. 

L, 

C 

L. 
C 


C.  M. 
L.  M. 

M. 
M. 
M. 


M. 
M. 
M. 
M. 
M. 

7s  &  6s. 

C.  M. 

L.  M. 

C.  M. 

L.  ML. 

s.  M. 

L.  M. 

C.  M. 
H.  M. 
&  4s. 


77(i 


INDEX   OP   FIRST   LINES    OF    HYMNS. 


To  God  I  lift  mine  eyes  .... 
To  God,  the  only  wise    .... 
To  Him  who  children  blest      .     . 
To  keep  the  lamp  alive  .... 
To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 
To  spend  one  sacred  day     .     .     . 
Tossed  upon  life's  raging  billow    . 
To  thee,  and  to  thy  love      .     .     . 
To  thee,  my  Shepherd,  and  my  Lord 
To  thee,  O  God,  in  heaven  .     .     . 
To  thee,  O  God,  we  homage  pay  . 
To  thine  eternal  arms,  O  God 
To  thy  temple  I  repair   .... 
To  us  a  Child  of  hope  is  born  .     . 
Triumphant  Zion,  lift  thy  head     . 
Try  us,  0  God,  and  search  the  ground 
Turn  not  from  him  who  asks  of  thee 
'Twas  on  that  dark  and  doleful  night 
'Twas  the  commission  of  the  Lord    . 


Unite  my  roving  thoughts,  unite 
Unshaken  as  the  sacred  hill 
Unveil  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb 
Upon  the  gospel's  sacred  page 
Up  to  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes 
Up,  up,  the  day  is  breaking 


Vainly  through  night's  weary  hours 
Vital  spark  of  heavenly  flame      .     . 

Walk  in  the  light,  so  shalt  thou  know 
Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night    . 
Weak  and  irresolute  is  man     .     . 
We  are  living,  we  are  dwelling     . 
Weary  of  wandering  from  my  God 
We  bid  thee  welcome  in  the  name 
We  bless  thee  for  this  sacred  day 
We  bless  thee  for  thy  peace,  O  God 
We  come,  O  Lord,  before  thy  throne 
We  did  not  see  thee  lifted  high    . 
We.  go  with  the  redeemed  to  taste 
We  join  to  pray,  with  wishes  kind 
Welcome,  delightful  morn  .     .     . 
Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest     .     . 
We  lift  our  hearts  to  thee    .     .     . 
We  long  to  move  and  breathe  in  thee 

77? 


8s  &  7s. 

S.  M. 


H.  M. 


S.  M. 


S.  M. 
S.  M. 


C.  M. 


C.  M. 

S.  M. 


L.  M. 
L.  M. 

7s. 

C.  M. 


L.  M. 
C  M. 
C.  M. 
L.  M. 
L.  M. 


C.  M. 
C.  M. 
L.  M. 
L.  M. 
C.  M. 

7s  &  6s. 

8s  &  7s. 
P.  M. 


C. 

8s  & 

L. 
L. 
E* 


C.  M. 
C.  M. 


L.  M. 


L.  M. 
C.  M. 
H.  M. 
S.  M. 
S.  M. 
L.  M 


164 
535 

1044 
508 
342 
14 
969 
522 
312 

1043 
294 
728 
33 
233 
920 
626 
576 
895 
877 

808 
504 
1104 
412 
165 
794 

510 
1105 

661 

238 

729 

978 

741 

859 

34 

812 

973 

267 

1156 

1031 

52 

46 

313 

881 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES    OF    HYMNS. 


We  praise  and  bless  thee,  gracious  Lord 
Were  not  the  sinful  Mary's  tears  .  . 
We  speak  of  the  realms  of  the  blest 
We  thank  thee  for  the  blood  .... 
We  tread  the  path  our  Master  trod  .  . 
We've  no  abiding  city  here  .... 
We  will  not  weep ;  for  God  is  standing  by 
What  heavenly  music  do  I  hear  .  .  . 
What  is  the  thing  of  greatest  price  .  . 
What  precept,  Jesus,  is  like  thine  .  . 
What  secret  hand,  at  morning  light  .  . 
What  shall  I  render  to  my  God  .  .  . 
What  sinners  value  I  resign  .... 
What  though  no  flowers  the  fig-tree  clothe 
What  various  hindrances  we  meet  .  , 
When  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God  .  . 
When  as  returns  this  solemn  day  .  • 
When  blooming  youth  is  snatched  away 
When  brighter  suns  and  milder  skies 
When  darkness  long  has  veiled  my  mind 
When,  driven  by  oppression's  rod  .  . 
When  floating  on  life's  troubled  sea  .  . 
When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view  . 
When  gloomy  thoughts  and  fears  .  . 
When  God  revealed  his  gracious  name  . 
When  grief  and  anguish  press  me  down 
When  I  am  weak,  I'm  strong  .... 
When  I  can  read  my  title  clear  .  .  . 
When  in  these  courts  we  seek  thy  face  . 
When  Israel,  of  the  Lord  beloved  .  . 
When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross  .  . 
When  languor  and  disease  invade  .  .  . 
When,  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain  . 
When  musing  sorrow  weeps  the  past 
When  my  love  to  Christ  grows  weak 
When  o'er  the  billow-heaving  deep  .  . 
When  on  the  midnight  of  the  east  .  . 
When  overwhelmed  with  grief  ,  .  . 
When,  rising  from  the  bed  of  death  .  . 
When  shall  the  voice  of  singing  .  .  . 
When  silent  steal  across  my  soul  ... 
When  strangers  stand,  and  hear  me  tell 
When,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies 
When  the  clouds  are  gathering  o'er  thee 
When  the  harvest  is  past,  and  the  summer 

77« 


C.  If. 

743 

.   C.  M. 

442 

8s. 

11 09 

3.  M. 

686 

C.  M. 

677 

.   L.  M. 

647 

'  11 

s  &  10s. 

533 

.   C.  M. 

409 

.   C.  M. 

420 

I,.  M. 

646 

.   C.  M. 

93 

C.  M. 

17 

L.  M, 

472 

C.  M. 

775 

L.  M. 

5S9 

.   C.  M. 

173 

.   L.  M. 

50 

.   C.  M. 

1120 

.   C  M. 

1024 

.   L.  M, 

440 

L.  M. 

993 

C  M. 

833 

L.  M. 

752 

S.  M- 

755 

.   C.  M. 

483 

.   C  M. 

534 

S.  M. 

770 

C.  M. 

832 

.   L,  M. 

805 

L.  M. 

748 

L.  M. 

6S[ 

.   C.  M. 

815 

.   L.  M. 

237 

.   C.  M. 

1  108 

7s. 

078 

c.  M. 

1008 

1..  M. 

891 

S.  M. 

184 

('.  M. 

1130 

7s  &  G*. 

938 

L.  M. 

710 

I.  M. 

2*7 

I..  M. 

100 

8s,  4  &  7s. 

77!) 

1 

'2s  &  8s. 

388 

INDEX   OF    FIRST   LINES   OF   HYMNS. 


When  the  vale  of  death  appears  ....       7s  &  4. 

When  thou,  my  righteous  Judge,  shalt  come    c.  P.  M. 

When  torn  is  the  bosom  by  sorrow  or  care 

When  we  devote  our  youth  to  God   . 

When  we  hear  the  music  ringing 

When  we,  our  wearied  limbs  to  rest . 

When  winds  are  raging  o'er  the  upper  .       11 

Where  ancient  forests  widely  spread  . 

Where'er  the  Lord  shall  build  my  house 

Wherefore  should  man,  frail  child  of  clay 

Where  is  the  tree,  the  prophet  threw 

Where  shall  the  child  of  sorrow  find 

Where  shall  we  go  to  seek  and  find  . 

Where  the  mourner,  weeping  .     .     . 

Where  the  wilderness  is  lying  .     .     . 

While  in  the  hours  of  blooming  youth 

While  life  prolongs  its  precious  light 

While  my  Redeemer's  near      .     .     . 

While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night 

Wh;le  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power 

While  through  this  changing  world  we 

While,  with  ceaseless  course,  the  sun 

Whither,  O,  whither  should  I  fly 

Who  are  those  before  God's  throne  . 

Who  hath  a  right  like  us  to  sing  .     . 

Who  is  thy  neighbor?    He  whom  thou 

Whom  have  we.  Lord,  in  heaven  but  thee 

Who,  O  Lord,  when  life  is  o'er     .     .     . 

Who  shall  ascend  thy  heavenly  place 

Who,  who  can  part  our  ransomed  souls 

Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends 

Why  droops  my  soul,  with  grief  oppressed 

Why  on  the  bending  willows  hung    .     . 

Why  should  I  murmur  or  repine  .     .     . 

Why  should  our  tears  in  sorrow  flow 

Why  should  the  children  of  a  King  .     . 

Why  should  we  start,  and  fear  to  die     . 

Why  should  we  weep  for  those  who  die 

Why  stand  I  lingering  without     .     .     . 

With  broken  heart  and  contrite  sigh 

With  glory  clad,  with  strength  arrayed  . 

Within  thy  courts  have  millions  met 

W  ithin  thy  house,  O  Lord,  our  God  .     . 

With  joy  we  hail  the  sacred  day  .     .     . 

With  joy  we  meditate  the  grace   .     .     . 

With  love  the  Saviour's  heart  o'erflowed 


lls&5. 

C.  M. 

is  &  7s. 

L.  ft. 
s  &  10s. 
.  L.  ft. 
.       L.  ft. 

L.  M. 
.  C.  M. 
.  C.  M. 
.  L.  M. 
6s  &  os. 
8s  &  7s. 

L.  M. 

L.  ft, 

S.  M. 

C.  ft, 

C.  ft. 

C.  M. 

7s. 

L.  M. 

7s. 

B  &  7s. 
C  M. 
C.  M. 

7s. 
L.  M. 
C.  ft. 
C.  M. 
L.  M. 
L.  M. 
L.  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 
L.  M. 
L.  M. 
C.  P.  M. 
L.  M. 
L.  M, 
L.  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M, 


619 

1151 
609 

1064 

1184 
845 
827 
866 

1032 
566 
799 
7S4 
841 
795 
946 
464 
376 
307 
228 
79 
622 

1016 
169 

1165 
803 
570 
559 
578 
575 
586 

1103 
302 
918 
758 

1111 
352 

1085 

1112 

637 

456 

3  53 

54 

22 

43 

319 

540 


INDEX   OP   FIRST   LINES   OP   HYMNS. 


With  my  substance  I  will  honor  .  . 
With  reverence  let  the  saints  appear 
With  sacred  joy  we  lift  our  eyes  .  . 
With  silence  only,  as  their  benediction 
With  tearful  eyes  I  look  around  .  . 
Witness,  ye  men  and  angels,  now 
Word  by  God  the  Father  sent  .  . 
Word  of  the  everliving  God  .  .  . 
Work,  and  thou  wilt  bless  the  day  . 
Workman  of  God,  O,  lose  not  heart  , 

Ye  boundless  realms  of  joy      .     .     . 
Ye  Christian  heralds,  go,  proclaim     . 

Ye  dying  sons  of  men 

Ye  followers  of  the  Prince  of  Peace  . 
Ye  golden  lamps  of  heaven,  farewell 
Ye  humble  souls  that  seek  the  Lord 
Ye  nations  round  the  earth,  rejoice 
Ye  saints  your  music  bring  .     .     . 
Ye  servants  of  the  Lord      .     .     . 
Yes,  for  me,  for  me  he  careth  .     . 
Yes,  I  will  bless  thee,  O  my  God  . 
Yes,  my  native  land,  I  love  thee  . 
Yes,  the  Redeemer  rose       .     .     . 
Ye  trembling  captives,  hear     .     . 
Ye  tribes  of  Adam,  join       ... 
Ye  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor 
Your  harps,  ye  trembling  saints    . 


8s  &  7s. 

C.  M. 
C.  M. 

Is  &  4s. 
L.  M. 


Xs 


C.  M. 

7s. 

C.  M. 

s  &  5s. 
C.  M. 

II.  M. 
L.  M. 
II.  M. 


C.  M. 
C.  M. 
C.  M. 
L.  M. 


II.  M. 

S.  M. 


8s  &  7s. 

C.  M- 

7s  &  4. 

H.  M. 


S.  M. 
II.  M. 


C.  M. 
S.  M. 


960 

133 

30 
764 
3yl 
872 
209 
223 
725 
721 

60 
851 
389 
903 
1167 
257 

77 
672 
574 
318 
188 
940 
259 
959 

66 
370 
521 


Zion  stands  with  hills  surrounded 
780 


H4-1 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES  OF  STANZAS. 


A. 

A  beam  from  heaven  is  1091 
A  brighter  hope  and  :m'A 
A  cloud  of  witnesses  7)9 
A  country  far  from  8i9 

A  deeper  shade  shall  92 

A  faith  that  keeps  the  4!»4 
A  faith  that  shines  more  4!>l 
A  few  more  storms  shall  1 154 
A  few  more  struggles  1154 
A  glimpse  of  glories  far  79S 
A  Guide  to  trembling  728 
A  hand  almighty  to  «14 

A  holy  purpose  in  his  tMS 
A  Imlv  quiet  reigns  1090 
A  hope  so  much  divine  830 
A  land  upon  whose  117.5 
A  little  flock  !  —  so  calls  927 
A  little  while  for  patient  820 
A  little  while  'mid  8-0 

A  little  while  to  wear  the  820 
A  pardon  written  with  388 
A  rest  where  all  our  646 

A  rill,  a  stream,  a  ill  I 

A  sacred  spring  at  thy  421 
A  thousand  ages  in  their  184 
A  voice  that  speaks  of  161 
A  whispered  word  may  711 
Abide  with  us,  amazed  244 
Abide  with  us.  and  still  244 
Abide  with  us:  our  244 

Above  the  couch  we  1122 
Above  the  forest's  998 

Above  these  scenes  of  824 
Above  we  shall  thy  glory  881 
Absent  from  thee,  my  747 
Ac?ept  our  faint  attempts  29 
According  as  her  labors  1061 
Acquaint  thee,  ()  mortal  411 
Adoring  nations  hail  the  288 
Again  it  spoke:  Come  7»VJ 
Ah,  no.  I  all  forsake  460 

Ah,  sensitive  spirit,  in  7K7 
Ah,  that  bliss  can  ne'er  116.5 
Ah,  'tis  in  heaven  111)!) 

Alas!  this  heart  too  well  638 
All  else  would  be  a^  r08 

All  glory  be  to  God  on  228 
All-gracious  God,  1008 

All-gracious  Lord  790 

All  hallowed  be  our  id 

All  hail  the  glorious  day  •"'!:> 
All  hail,  triumphant  ."iJH 
Ail  hail,  triumphant  37 

All  In  their  stations  683 

All  levelled  by  the  hand  1098 
All  needful  grace  will  10 
All  space  is  holy,  for  all  fur, 
All  that  I  am,  and  all  I  47u 
All  that  mv  loftiest  835 

All  that  Spring,  with  KM.tl 
All  the  rolling  planet"!  72.5 
All  the  sweeter  and  the  788 
All  things  are  ready  892 

All  things  on  earth,  and  195 
Ail  things  thy  wise  .52>> 

All  thy  'voe  aid  sadness  79.5 
All-wise,  Aln  ighrv.nnd  614 


60 


Almighty  God.  our  1059 

Almighty  God,  thy  122 

Alone  with  thee  —  Oinid  659 
Already  thou  hast  heard  9.57 
Amazing  knowledge  148 
Amid  repentant  tears  470 
Amid  the  roaring  of  the  967 
Amidst  the  house  of  315 

Amidst  the  storm  they  998 
Among  the  saint-  on  913 
Among  the  saints  that  17 
Anion;/  them,  Lord,  let  11.51 
And  as  he  doth  Christ's  858 
And  as  our  hands  we  lay  1044 
And  as  we  rise  w  ith  thee  879 
And  at  my  life's  last  100 

And  be  thy  choicest  503 
And  blest  is  he  who  can  7:1 
And  can  I  vet  delay  460 

And  can  this  mighty  141 
And  ere  upon  the  old  8  II 
And  ever  as  the  day 
And  every  bondman's  981 
And  every  virtue  we  346 
And,  Father,  when  1  .50.' 
And  friends,  dear  Hoi; 

And  fti  m  that  scattered  980 
And  good  it  is  to  hear  K0.5 
And  hark!  amid  the  1052 
And  here  thy  name,  O  996 
And  he  who  is  himself  820 
And  his  that  gentle  34(1 

And  I  shall  share  a  i  J 

And  if  in  dutv's 
And  if  the  sons  of  God     356 
And  if  to  make  our  sins     40 
And  if  we  early  rise  I'll 

And  in  his  brother  KM 

And  is  this  treasure  426 
And  lo,  above  the  dews  1092 
And  must  my  body  1082 
And  not  a  prayer,  a  .54 

And  now,  in  age  and  1007 
And  now,  in  faith,  my  4.5 
And  now  my  spirit  sighs  ",4:1 
And  now  that  thou  dost  2(57 
And,  O,  how  precious  is  li.51 
And  (),  when  gathers  748 
And  O,  when  I  have  752 
And,  O.  while  on  to  1156 
And  oft,  along  life's  1MI4 

And  oft  as  the  tumult  105 
And  prayer  th<it  006 

And  say,  shall  aught  987 
And  shall  my  enilty  747 

And  shall  the  soul  thou  4*7 
And  shall  they  plead  in  '.f>0 
And  shall  we  meet  the  1149 
And  since  by  passion's  746 
And  slumber  settled  on  'J41 
And  soon,  too  soon,  the  1062 
And  still,  'mid  shame  956 
And  such  the  trust  that  908 
And  the  heavy  night  9H8 
And  then  he  looked  on  4.S.5 
And  then  I  feel  that  he  11~8 
And  those  who  find  thee  296 
And  thou,  my  heavenly  086 
And  thou,  refulgent  1167 
7S1 


Htxs 

I  And  though  loud  the        969 
And  though  thy  wisdom  614 
I  And  though  w"e  sow  in    212 
And  thus  by  tnee  8'?4 

I  And  thus  shall  faith's     ll»97 
And  we,  if  we  ariiht  223 

Ami  we.  o  Lord,  whose  232 
And  when  before  thy  7.57 
And  when,  bv  turns,  we  870 
And  when,  dear  1051 

And  when  he  sinks  in  8,55 
And  when  I'm  made  in  670 
And  when  mortal  life  is  751 
And  when  my  cheerful  354 
And  when  our  days  are  101 
And  when  our  labors  all  Sol 
And  when  the  angel  660 

And  when  the  lips  that  862 
And  when  the  Master  792 
And  when  these  failing  885 
And  when  these  lips  no  1045 
And  when  this  feeble  2*4 
And  when  thou  mak'st  911 
And  when  to  heaven's  100 
And  when  we  taste  thy  653 
And  where  the  stars  are  152 
And  yet  ten  thousand  370 
And  ye,  whose  locks  of  718 
Anon  the  clouds  1178 

Another  harvest  comes  1002 
Another  year— it  ma v  705 
Apostles,  martyrs  UNO 

Applauding  in*  the  984 

Are  there  bright,  happy 
Are  there  celestial 
Are  there  no  foes  for  C94 
Are  we  not  tending  HO'l 
Arise  and  bless  the  Lord  81 
Arise,  and  let  us  haste  1135 
Arm  me  with  jealous  560 
Around  this  scene  of  876 
Arrayed  in  beauteous  414 
Arrayed  in  glorious  1138 
As  a  little  child  relies  529 
As  an  infant  knows  its  5 

As  blossoms  smitten  by  7S2 
As,  from  these  clouds  344 
As  o'er  a  parched  and  786 
As  our  steps  are  drawing  125 
As  the  swift-winged  1016 
As  thee,  their  God,  our  995 
J  As  they  who  once  with  069 
As  this  clear  air  344 

As  thou  of  old  to  979 

As  through  a  glass  I  199 

I  As  thy  love  accepteth       467 
I  As  welcome  as  the  786 

I  Ascended  Saviour,  so  8>4 
;  Ashamed  of  Jesus!  soon  722 
Ashamed  of  Jesus!  that  722 
i  Ashamed  of  Jesus!  Yes  722 
'  Ashamed  to  lift  her  954 

Asleep  in  Jesus!  far  1094 
Asleep  in, Tesus!  O,  1094 

Asleep  in  Jesus!  peace  1094 
Assisted  by  his  grace        52c 
:   A«suve  mv  conscience      352 
'  At  evening,  in  thy  Jiome  590 
At  noon  beneath  the         /;'J0 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES    OF    STANZAS. 


781 

7sL 
1134 

936 

919 
1135 

!'Ji 

i  ;- 


At  time?  he  cometh  in 
At  times  on  Tabor's 
Attending  angels  shout 
Auspicious  dawn,  thy 
Awake,  awake!  put  on 
Awake,  thou  careless 
Awake  thy  chosen  few 
Awake  I  thy  sweetest 
Away,  away  \>  e  Bluer 
Ay,  call  it  holy  ground 


Bane  and  blessing  071 

Baptize  the  nations;  tar  944 

Be  all  our  fresh,  our  1055 

Be  Christ  our  pattern  240 

Be  darkness,  at  tiiv  944 

Be  earth  with  all  033 

Be  faithful  unto  death  ."17 

Be  his  kingdom  now  <MX) 

Be  near  when  I  am  .".hi 

Be  ours  the  work,  be  858 

Be  that  prayer  again  962 
Be  the  place  for  worship     5 

Be  this  my  care;  to  all  195 

Be  thou  a  pillared  !i!>7 

Be  thou  at  my  right  1177 

Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  SI 
Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted    57 

Be  thou  my  Guardian  106 

Be  thou,  niy  heart,  5<i7 

Be  thou  my  Pattern  282 

Be  what  thou  teeniest  724 

Bear,  bear  the  tidings  231 

Bear  me  on,  thou  940 

Bear  on,  my  soul;  on  t>est» 

Because  thy  smile  was  1124 

Before  our  Father's  !tO!l 

Before  the  cross  of  Him  'Mi 

Before  the  gracious  00 

Before  the  hills  in  142 

Before  the  mournful  s:*."> 
Before  thine  altar.  Lord.  998  | 

Before  thine  awful  face  935 

Before  thy  face  thy  h>7<; 

Before  yon  sun  arose  415 

Begirt  with  thee,  my  1 17 
Behold  again  we  turn  to    736 

Behold,  he  comes:  he  227 

Behold  the  birds  tUit  200 

Behold  the  home  of  880 

Behold  the  liliesofthe  200 

Behold  the  wav  to  936 

Behold  this  new  :>Ati 

Being  of  beings,  may  1  . 
Believing,  we  rejoice 

Beneath  the  shadow  of  I  li 

Bineath  thy  broad  951 

Bend  o'er  lis  now  as  504 

Bereft  of  all  a  mother's  957 

Beside  all  waters  BOW  7-_'"> 

Better  than  life  Itself  thy  581 
Beyond  my  highest  |i 

Beyond  this  vale  of  tears  ::sl 
Bid  me  i  osm-ns  sweet  1 1 IS 
Blessed  Father,  gracious  289 
Blessed  fold  I  notbecan  lhil 
Bless  Him  who  said,  of  1047 
Bless,  o  my  soul,  the  B8 
Blessings  abound  828 

Blessings  all  around  24 

West  arc  the  hallowed  20 
Blest  are  the  men,  whose  2 
Blest  are  the  souls  who  2 
Blest  are  thev  that  touch  428 
Ulost  Book,  in  tl  cc  my     208 


Blest  be  the  LomI,  who  41 
Blest  hour  for  where  4$  \ 

Blest  hour,  when  earthly  48 
Blest  hour,  when  Cod  48 
Blest  is  the  man.O  God  521 
Blest  is  the  man  whosi 
Blest  is  the  pious  house  583 
Blest  is  the  place  whe  e  2fl 
Blest  riverof  salvation  41  (i 
Blest  Saviour,  what  004 

Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  191 
Born  by  a  new  Celestial  015 
Born  ot  thy  Spirit,  Lord  47(1 
Bound  on  a  voyage  of  7j:> 
Bowed  down  beneath  a  4,">4  j 
Bread  of  our  souls  _  !0 

Break  from  his  tliront  1104 
Break  oil' the  yoke  of  147 
Break  through  all  the  709 
Breathe,  O  breathe  tl./  .".44 
Bright  angels,  strike  200  i 

Bright  cloud  of  liberty  981 
Brightest  and  best  of  the  229 
Bring  down  the  proud  220 
Brother,  they  sweetly  7o7 
Brother,  wake!  for  he  111" 
Brother,  wake!  the  1118 

Brought  forth  to  251 

Brought  safely  by  his  773 
Burdened  with  guilt  605 
Bulwarks  of  mighty  843 
But  bowed  in  lowliness  549 
But,  by  the  cross  of  898 

But  charity,  serene  538 

But  chiefly  thy  106 

But  Christ,  the  heavenly  293 
But  cloud,  and  wind  4-"-8 
But  drops  of  grief  can  439 
But,  ere  the  trumpet  1147 
But  every  voice  in  1055 

But  for  a  being  without  1033 
But  for  those  stern  and  1003 
But  fi  Oin  our  spirits  54(i 

But  give  to  Christ  alone  4.*i7 
But  nark!  he  prays;  'tis  251 
But  he  who  turns  to  4W 
But  her  sorrows  quickly  2.riS 
But  high  she  shoots  017 

But  how  shall  mortal         312 

But  hush,  my  soul,  nor  o:7 
But  I  amid  your  choirs    480 


But  I  can  feel  th 
But  if  at  any  time  we 
But  if  no  more  with 
15ut  if  these  means 
But  in  redemption,  () 
But  in  the  statute,  of 
But  1  would   dwell 

But,  Lord,  thy  greate 
But  now  I  am  a  soldi* 
But  ours  alone  can  ne'er  7i9 
But,  O,  how  much  of  7s,-, 
But,  o  my  God,  one  44(1 
But.  (>.  we  .-lunik  from  504 
But.  o.  the  soul,  that  1082 
But,  o.  the  thought  of    1183 

But,  0  then'  end!  their    400 

But  on,  brief  life's  a         134 

But,  O.  when  that  last         SI 

But  power  di\  ine  can  429 

But  see,  an  lut  rcessor  882 

But  shallow  cisterns  682 

But  should  the  surges  501 

But  soon  he'll  break  255 
But  soon,  how  soon,  our  182 

But  souls  enlightened  070 

But  sweeter  far  the  still  505 

But  the  Christian  shall  UN) 

78a 


1051 
542 
896 

."si! 
143 

M»!) 

557 
413 
726 


Htkh 

But  the  chief  Shepherd  927 
But  the  good  Spirit  of  1172 
But  there's  a  power  602 

But  the  soul,  when  156 

But  the  wind  ceased,  241 
But  there  is  hope  and  970 
But  though  earth's  1079 

But  thou  hast  brethren  579 
But  thou  wilt  heal  the  754 
But  thy  compassions,  171 
But  thy  right  hand  and  995 
But  thy  perfections  all  136 
But  timorous  mortals  1171 
But  'tis  our  God  1077 

But  to  thy  house  will  I  94 
But  we  weak  ones,  but  7l( 
But  when  his  voice  shall  22/ 
But  will  he  prove  a  27S 

But  will,  indeed,  805 

But  when  its  troubled  798 
But  where  the  gospel  211 
But  while  I'm  here,  thou  208 
But  while  untroubled.  798 
Bat  who  will  reap  the  853 
But  vears  are  moving  1122 
But  ye,  0  faithful  souls  1135 
But  yet  how  much  743 

By  all  its  joys,  I  charge  808 
Bv  cool  Siloam's  shady  1002 
By  day  along  th'  74* 

By  day.  by  night,  at  1018 
By  doubts  perplexed,  in  500 
B)  each  saving  word  71(1 
By  every  name  of  power  .507 
Bv  faith  his  boundless  889 
By  faith  we  know  the  492 
By  foreign  streams  no  '.US 
By  Him  who  bowed  to  1085 
By  thee  observed,  bv  147 
By  them,  through  holy  liu) 
By  thine  all-sufficient  2M) 
By  thine  hour  of  dark  455 
By  thine  inspiring  847 

Bv  thy  birth  and  early  4.\S 
By  thy  birth,  thy  cross  616 
By  thy  pitying  Spirit  964 
By  thy  reconciling  love  585 


c. 

Calm  faith,  that  grasps    631 

Calm  in  the  hour  of  810 

Calm  in  the  sufferance  .SKI 
Calm  me,  my  God,  and  810 
Calmer  vet,  and  calmer  K87 
Calmly  the  day  forsakes  107 
Call  me  a  way  from  flesh  633 
Calvary's  mournful  673 

Can  I  trust  a  fellow-  1164 
Can  loving  children  e'er  532 
Can  this  be  He,  who  1131 
Captive,  in  whose  601 

Cast  every  weight  aside  90 
Cast  me  not  off  when  1008 
Cast  my  lot  In  earth  1165 
Cease  then,  fond  nature  1074 
Cease,  then,  my  soul,  to  418 
Cease,  ye  pilgrims  645 

Celestial  choirs  from  234 
Chance  and  change  are  ISO 
('leered  bv  its  beams  S09 
Cheerful  they  walk  with  2 
Cheerful  we  "tread  the  499 
Chief  of  ten  thousand  594 
Childhood's  preceptor  220 
Child  of  sin  and  sorrow   408 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES    OF    STANZAS. 


1128 


Christ  is  bom,  the  great  S-'C-, 
Christ  himself  the  1188 

Christ,  when  thou  shalt  252 
Christian,  dry  your  20-5 

Christian,  thy  Friend,  891 
Churches  and  sects  986 

Clean  hearts.  O  God,  in  11U6 
Close  by  its  banks,  in  4J1 
Clouds  that  drop  10)1 

Cold  on.  his  cradle  the  229 
Cold  mountains  and  282 
Come,  all  ye  souls  by 
Come  and  begin  thy 
Come,  and  make  all 
Come  as  a  messenger  of  859 
Come  as  a  teacher,  sent  859 
Come  as  a  watchman  859 
Come  as  in  da vs  of  old  2*0 
Come  as  the  dew,  and  963 
Come  as  the  fire,  anil  863 
Come  as  the  light:  to  363 
Come  as  the  wind,  with  303 
Come,  crown  and  828 

Come,  fill  our  hearts  124 
Come,  for  all  else  mu3t  891 
Come,  for  the  corn  is  1L8 
Come,  tor  thy  saints  11  28 
Come,  hither  brine  thy  887 
Come,  Holv  Spirit,  h.  336 
<;oine.  Holy  Spirit,  b.  824 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  hush  824 
Come  in  this  accepted  041 
Come  in  with  power  to  625 
Come,  kingdom  of  crur  934 
Come,  leave  thy  burden  3*7 
Come  let  us  bow  before  Tj 
Come,  let  us  join  our  901 
Come,  let  us  pray :  the  b.  592 
Come,  let  us  pray:  the  59:i 
Come,  Lord,  and  wipe  1130 
Come,  Lord,  come  303 

Come,  Lord,  when  700 

Come,  magnify  the  510 

Come,  make  your  wants  70 
Come  nearer."  nearer  024 
Come  not  to  his  temple  27 
Come,  saints,  and  24^ 

Come,  shout  aloud  the  791 
Come,  sinners,  seek  his  1147 
Come,  then,  my  soul  7»)4 
Come,  thou  a!I-gracious  01 
Come  thou  with'  us  870 

Come  to  the  ark.  ere  385 
Come  to  the  ark:  the  3*5 
Come  to  the  bright  and  1103 
Come  to  the  house  of  6 

Come  to  thy  living  1*2 

Come  up  Hither;  come  1186 
Come...;  come  and  sha  11*6 
Come...;  come  and  shi  Uafi 
Come  ...;  hither  speed  11*0 
Come,  visit  us;  and  1039 
Come,  wanderer,  to  my  245 
Come,  worship  at  his  74 
Come,  ye  blessed  of  lliS 
Come,  ye  redeemed  40<t 

Come,  ye  weary,  heavy  371 
Congenial  minds,  l'HO 

Convince  us  all  of  sin  349 
Could  I  be  cast  where  140 
Could  1  but  honor  thee  175 
Could  my  zeal  no  800 

Could  we  of  thy  strength  517 
Could  we  but  climb  1171 
Counting  gain  and  glory  048 
Crown  him,  ye  martyrs  271 
Crown  the  Saviour,  269 


Dark  and  cheer; 
Dark,  frowning  1   ^1 

Daughter  of  Zion,  the  931 
Day  by  day  with  89P 

Dav  to  happy  souls  368 

Dead  to  the  world,  with  689 
Deal  genflv.  Lord,  with  504 
Dear  Comforter  1  Eternal  044 
Dear  dying  Lamb,  thy  2*4 
Dear  Lord,  accept  the  1138 
Dear  Lord,  and  shall  we  355 
Dear  Lord,  if  indeed  I  005 
Dear  Lord,  while  we  342 
Dear  name,  the  rock  on  2*1 
Dear  Saviour,  at  thy  302 
Dear  Saviour,  draw  374 

Dear  Shepherd,  if  I  3"7 

Dearest  sister,  thou  hast  1110 
Death  itself  shall  then 
Death  may  our  sotils  875 
Death  rides  on  eveiy  1071 
Deep  horror  then  my  ■£',? 
Deep  in  unfathomable  191 
Deeper  devotion 
Delight  of  all  who  679 

Deny  thyself,  and  take  404 
Depart  in  peace,  the  954 

Depend  on  him  —  thou  583 
Descends  God's  Spirit  SSO 
Descend,  celestial  Dove  52 
Descend  thou  from  420 

Did  archangels  sing  thy  837 
Did  ever  trouble  vet  773 
Diffusing  life,  his  1  58 

Dispensing  good 
Divine  Instructor  210 

Divine  Redeemer,  when  242 
Dole  not  thy  duties  out  •>>"» 
Do  not  I  love  thee  from  517 
Do  this,  he  cried,  till  895 
Do  thou  raise  up  his  570 

Do  thou,  Lord,  'mid  1169 
Dost  thou  not  dwell  in  852 
Doth  not  each  rain  1050 

Down  from  the  shining  279 
Drawn  bv  his  bleeding  3*9 
Draw  us,'  O  God.  with  4"7 
Draw,  with  thy  still  347 

Dropping  down  the  ed.  1117 
Dropping  down  the  ra.  1117 
Dropping  down  the  w.  1117 
Dust  to  its  narrow  1123 

Dwell,  Spirit,  in  our         349 


Each  coming  period  he 
Each  blessing  would  I 
Each  moment  watered 
Each  tender  tie 
Earth  and  her  thousand 
Earth  had  lost  the  links 
Early  hasten  to  the 
Earth  has  a  joy 
Earth  may  with  all  her 
Easier  to  smite  with 
E'en  now,  above,  there's 
E'en  now  to  their 
E'en  the  hour  that 
Endue  me  with  a  holy 
Enemies  no  more  shall 
Enlightened  by  thy 
Enter  his  gates  with 
Enter  with  all  thy 
783 


Ht*9 

Enthroned  amid  the  68 

Ere  sin  had  scared  the  1124 
Eternal  are  thy  mercies  127 
Eternal  wisdom  has  367 

Eternity— eternity  1198 
Eternity,  with  all  its  135 
Ever  be  near  our  side  1003 
Ever  thus  in  God's  high  82 
Every  eye  shall  now  114*5 
Every  human  tie  may  844 
Except  thou  choose  and  481 
Expand,  my  soul,  with  302 
Exto!  his  lonely  power  327 
Extol  the  Lamb  of  God  424 


Fain  were  I  of  self  467 

Fain  would  I  learn  of  447 
Fain  would  I  mount  345 
Fair,  distant  land!  117'* 

Faith,  fearing  not  the  8>5 
Faith  grasps  the  IBS 

Faith  in  his  name  104 

Faith  is  the  polar -tar  491 
Faith  is  the  rainbow's  491 
Faith  shows  the  IBS 

Faith,  that  in  prayercan  538 
Faith,  when  life's  flower  8l'5 
Faithful  the  love  thou  794 
Fall  before  him  on  the  390 
Far  be  thine  honor  117 

Far  off  1  stand,  with  456 

Far  ort  the  father  saw  436 
Fal.  fur  awav,  the  \< 
Fai ,  fir  beneath,  the  827 
Fat,  far  to  distant  lands  959 
Far  from  this  world  of  1107 
Far  in  the  distant  1112 

Far  over  sea  and  land  942 
Farewell,  conflicting  1090 
Pure  thee  well!  though  1113 
Father  and  Saviour  16 

Father,  forgive  the  774 

Father,  bv  the  breeze  of  601 
Father,  full  of  all  744 

Father,  hear  our  humble  123 
Father,  1  dwell  in  630 

Father  of  Jesus,  thus  609 
Father  of  spirits.  Light  288 
Father,  Source  of  all  7H 

Father,  thine  own  at  last  401 
Father,  as  thy  love  is  904 
Fathers  to  sons  shall  7.5 

Fear  hath  no  dwelling  1103 
Fear  not;  I  am  with  thee  197 
Fearless  of  hell  and  807 

Feed  me,  O  Lord,  with  554 
Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  099 
Fight  the  fight  712 

Fill  our  hearts  with  1053 
Fill  up  each  hour  with  7:!4 
Filled  with  delight,  my  1101 
Finish,  then,  thy  new  544 
Firm  as  his  throne  his  727 
Finn  on  a  rock  he  made  486 
Fixed  and  eternal  as  thy  131 
Fling  wide  the  portals  of  330 
Flow  to  restore,  but  not  412 
Flow,  wondrous  stream  421 
Flv  abroad,  thou  417 

Foid  her,  O  Father,  1115 
Follies  and  sins  a  566 

Follow  to  the  judgment  673 
Follow,  with  reverent  958 
Following  every  voice     694 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES    OF    STANZAS. 


HrsiN 

Foolish,  and  impotent  109 
Footprints  which  702 

For  nil  mankind  he  1047 

For  all  thy  saints.  O  1010 
For  Death  his  sacred  1  loo 
For  every  thirsty  874 

For  God'  has  marked  789 
For  her  my  tears  shall  842 
For  her  our  prayer  900 

For  him  hreak  not  the     971 
For  him  shall  endless       328 
For  him  shall  prayer         933  j 
For  life  is  pood,  whose      80.)  : 
For  life  without  thv  509 

For  light  and  gentle  is  878  I 
For,  hi,  the  days  are  230  i 

For  me  thou  gav'st  thine  572  ; 
For  more  we  ask;  we  193 
For  not  like  kingdoms  839 
For  not  their  courage  995 
For  now  we  stand  on  1081 
For  oft  wouldst  thou  105 
For  right  is  right,  since  721 
For  she  hath  treasures  1001 
For  ten  thousand  78 

For  the  blessings  of  the  1001 
For  thee  alone  we  1034 

For  thee,  my  God,  the  012 
For  this  mercy,  Lord  1036 
For  this  thy  name  we  1010 
For  thou  hast  placed  us  658 
For  we  know  the  Lord  1058  I 
For  we  must  share,  if  542 
For  when  self-seeking  1089 
For  when  the  soul  lay  1005 
For,  \v  hile  we  every  958 

For  wide  the  waves  of  088 
Forbid  it.  Lord,  that  1  684 
Forever  blessed  they 
Forever  firm  thy  justice  103 
Forever  let  my  grateful  701 
Forever  with  the  Lord  1177 
Forget  not  thou  hast  577 
Forget  not  thou  who  890 
Foreive  me.  Lord  108 

Forgive  our  1058 

Forgive  the  sacrilege  207 
Forgiveness,  love,  and  959 
Forth  with  thy  choseu  945 
Fountain  of  being  131 

Fountain  of  good,  from  157 
Fresh  as  the  grass  our  1077 
From  blasts  that  chill  992 
From  busy  scenes  we  594 
From  dark  temptation's  587 
From  day  today,  from  1150 
From  earth  his  freed  622 
From  east  to  west  the  54 

From  every  place  b-»low  19 
From  heaven  he  came  245 
From  Jesus,  who  alone  +  ;7 
From  lips  divine,  like  782 
From  marble  domes  and  50 
From  mom  till  noon  132 
From  sin  —  the  guilt  830 
From  sorrow,  toil,  and  909 
From  thee  that  1  no  573 

From  thee,  the  717 

From  the  Fount  of  glory  24 
From  the  highest  throne  337 
From  the  sparkling  049 

From  the  third  heaven  1134 
From  the  world  ol  sin  172 
From  those  celestial  583 

From  treason's  rent  997 

From  year  to  year  he  882 
Full  iu  the  presence  of     618 


Full  many  a  throb  of       800 
Full  of  joyful  1129 


G. 

Gay  mirth  shall  deepen  1089 
Gently  the  passing  1097 

Give  deep  humility;  the  005 
Give  glory  to  the  Lord  1072 
Give  me  a  calm,  a  1038 

Give  me,  O  Lord,  a  32 

Give  me  one  kind  1144 

Give  me  the  lowly  heart  522 
Give  me  thy  counsel  for  87 
Give  thanks  aloud  to  170 
Give  these,  and  then  605 
Give  thou  the  word:  that  356 
Give  tongues  of  fire  and  944 
Give  us  within  thy  112 

Gladdened  by  the  422 

Glorious  things  of  thee  830 
Glory  to  God  above  452 

Glory  to  God  on  high  225 
Glory  to  God!  the  234 

Glory  to  thee.  O  God  130 
Glory  to  thee,  who  safe  97 
Glory  to  them  iu  coming  9S4 
Go,  and  dwell  with  him  1127 
Go,  bend  to  God.  and  584 
Go,  bid  the  hungry  1009 

Go  clothe  the  naked  457 
Go  in  peace!  thy  sins  118 
Go,  labor  on,  enough  715 
Go,  labor  on;  'tis  715 

Go,  sufferer,  calmly  SOI 

Go,  then,  and  strive  to  10.50 
(Jo  to  many  a  tropic  943 
Go  to  the  grave;  at  11 20 
Go  to  the  grave,  for  1120 

Go  to  the  irrave;  — no  1120 
Go  to  the  hungry  —  food  949 
Go  with  him  to  his  394 

God  calling  yet;  and  431 
God  calling  yet;  I  can  431 
God  calling  yet;  ...give  431 
God  calling  yet;  shall  I  431 
God  callsour  loved  ones  704 
God  from  on  high  407 

God,  from  on  high,  thy  920 
God  is  our  shield,  and  840 
God  is  our  strength  and  81 
God  is  our  sun  and  14 

God  is  our  sun  —  he  10 

God  is  the  treasure  of  775 
God  meets  the  throngs  983 
God  of  all  grace,  we  605 

God  of  all  nations  997 

God  of  grace,  before  thy  921 
God  of  my  lite,  he  near  1159 
God  of  my  life.  Father  500 
God  of  unfailing  grace  449 
Cod  pities  all  our  griefs  000 
God,  the  eternal  79] 

God,  thy  God,  will  now  925 
God,  to  redeem  it,  did  426 
God  whom  we  serve  095 
God  will  never  leave  795 
God's  glory  is  a  721 

God's  Spirit  will  not  883' 
Good  when  he  gives  187 
Grace  all  the  work  shall  291 
Grace  hr.- 1  contrived  291 
Grace  led  my  roving  291 
Grafted  ixi  thee  by  grace  811 

Grant,  ()  giant  thy  451 

Grant,  O  Ford,  that  we    810 

761 


iiTMM 

Grant  that,  with  true  104i 
Grant  us  the  grace  for  8)1 
Grant  us  thy  truth  to  76 
Great  are  thy  works  of  63 
Great  God,  how  high  133 
Great  God,  how  infinite  185 
Great  God.  impress  this  1052 
Great  God.  let  all  my  95 
Great  God,  thy  ...grace  1120 
Great  God.  thy  ...  BOY.  734 
Great  is  the  Lord,  his  75 
Great  King  of  glory  S04 

Great  love  of  God.  come  503 
Great  Master,  touch  us  778 
Great  Prophet  of  our  801 
Great  Sacrifice  fbr  sin  297 
Great  Source  of  wisdom  1075 
Great  words  are  these  712 
Green  pastures  arc  772 

Guilt,  like  a  heavy  load  4t:f 
Guilty,  but  with  heart      427 


II. 

Hail,  great  Immanuel  i>M 

Halt-battles  were  the  1006 
Happy  the  home  where  1087 

llappv  ...  where  prayer  1037 
Hark!  hark!  the  sound    231 

Hark!  hark!  to  God  287 

llurk!  herald  voices  280 

Hark!  how  the  choirs  270 

Hark!  I  hear  a  voice  744 

Hark!  the  onset!  will  978 

Hark!  the  trumpet's  1127 

Hark!  they  whisper  1105 

Hark!  those  bursts  of  200 

Harmonious  accents  to  808 

Haste,  and  mercy  now  390 

Haste,  my  beloved  1^8 

Haste,  ()  sinner;  now  896 

Haste.  0  sinner,  to  the  398 
Haste  thee  on  from  grace  47:; 

Haste,  while  a  shelter  393 

Haste,  ye  mortals,  to  285 

Hast  thou  a  lamb  in  all  517 
Hast  thou  a  rival  in  my   650 

Hast  thou  imparted  to'  .".lit 
Hast  thou  not  given  thv  164 
Hast  thou  wasted  all  the  SMI 

Hath  nature  lost  the  799 

Have  mercy  on  our  088 

Have  you  no  words  589 

He  always  wins  who  ,V!o 
He  bears  their  buffeting   251 

He  bids  the  sun  to  rise  1003 

He  bows  the  heavens  ISO 

He  built  the  earth,  he  170 

He  called  me  in  the  460 

lie  called  me  when  mv  450 

He  came  in  tongues  of  340 
He  came  sweet  influence  ">40 

He  comes,  he  conies  1007 

He  conies  the  broken  239 

lb'  comes  the  prisoner  230 

He  comes  your  souis  to  225 

He  ever  lives  above  .".24 

tie  every  where  hath  528 

He  feed's  in  pastures  814 

He  rills  the  sun  with  170 

He  formed  the  deeps  74 

He  formed  the  living  1.38 

He  frees  the  soul  938 

He  gave  me  ears  his  485 

He  gave  me  eyes  my  4S5 

lie  gives  the  conquest  611 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES    Of    STANZAS. 


Tie  has  engrossed  my  2S7 
lie  hears  the  Saviour's  509 
He  hung  its  starrv  roof  863 
He  in  the  days  of  feeble  319 
He  is  our  life,  our  joy  275 
He. justly  claims  lis  for  401 
He  knows  the  secret  lure  956 
He  knows  to  bend  the  6.51 
He  knows  we  are  but  171 
He  leads  me  to  the  place  178 
He  leads  them  to  the  I'M!) 
He,  like  a  plant  of  MO!) 

He  lived,  he  died  W78 

He  lives  that  I  mav  2SK) 

He  lives  to  fill  mv  "breast  290 
He  lives,  triumphant  290 
He  liveth  long  who  7  A 

He  loved  his  own  '.'71 

He  loves  his  ciieniii  s  .57.5 
He  loves  to  ci  nie  w  he>i  792 
He  raised  me  from  a  4*6 
He  rides  nnd  thunder)  IS* 
He  rules  the  world  with  236 
lie  sat  serene  upon  the  67 
He  saw  me  plunged  in  277 
He  sent  his  only  Son  170 
lie  sent  his  Son  with  170 
Me  shall  charge  his  ,">12 

He  shnll  come  down  988 
lie  shall  riignfrom  -'SI 

He  smiles,  and  seraphs  1181 
He  sought  il  City,  fair  492 
He  speaks,  and  883 

He  spoke,  ami  light  8.50 

lie  spreads  his  Umd  5fi0 

He  that  a  siirinkled  803 

He  to  freedom  hath  68U 

lie  to  the  lowly  soul  0.5.5 
He  waits  in  secret  on  his  658 
lie  wants  no  pomp  nor  11.58 
He  wept  that  we  might  444 
He  whispers  in  my  820 

He  who  has  lul  ed  me  778 
He  who  slums  the  578 

He  whose  heart  thv  love  .578 
He  will  not  always  chide  7:1 
He  will  present  our  souls  535 
He  with  earthly  care  IPO 
Head  of  thy  church  916 
Healer  of  all  the  woes  215 
Hear,  and  your  so;il  294 

Hear  him,  ye  deaf:  his  888 
Hear,  O.  hear  our  921 

Hear  the  blest  878 

Hear  them  tell  the  285 

Heaven  is  thy  glorious  1-52 
Heavenly  wisdom,  love  782 
Heavenward  death  1155 

Heavenward!  doth  1156 

Heavenward!  ...  Only  1155 
Heavenward  our  every  198 
Heir  of  the  same  577 

Heirs  of  the  same  568 

Hell  and  thv  sins  resist  697 
He'll  never  quench  the  319 
He'll  shield  you  with  a  K5] 
Help  me  to  watch  and  .Mi1'  | 
Help  US,  ()  Father,  when  58 '. 
Help  us,  through  good  952 
Help  us  to  build  each  li  15 
Help  us  to  help  each  626 
Help  us.  with  holy  fear  1! 
Henceforth,  beside  him  857 
Henceforth  our  022 

Hence,  gloomy  doubts  270  ! 
Her  dust  and  ruins  that  923 
Her  hallowed  infliu-nce  833 
Her  tender  mercies  \KiH 


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it 


Here,  at  this  blest  9!r9 

Here  be  they  taucht  8Cf! 

Here  be  thv  praise  862 

Here  faith  reveals  to  210 

Here  fix  mv  roving  Wt 

Here,  gracious  Ciod,  do  838 
Here  in  tender,  grateful  682 
Here,  in  the  bodv  pent  1177 
Here,  in  their  house  of  915 
Here  in  thv  conns  I 
Here  is  my  heart:  its 
Here  is  m\  heart  —  so 
Here  It  t  him  hold  a 
Here  let  our  powers 
Here  lc  the  blind  their 
Here  lei  the  Son  of 
Here  let  the  voice  of 
Here  let  thv  holy  days 
Here  hght  descending 
I  lere  living  water 
Here  maj  God  I'X  his 
Here  may  his  doctrines 
Here  ma)  the  listening 
Here  maj  thine  eurs 
Here  may  thine  honor 
Here  may  thy  faithful 
Here  mav  we  gain  from  838 
Here,  mighty  God  HB7 

Here  mines  of  205 

Here  ni\  poor  heart  can  760 
Here  my  Redeemer's  210 
Here  on  the  mercv  -seat  32 
Here  see  the  bread  of  709 
Here  shall  yon  taste  843 

Here  sinners  of  a  21(1 

Here  thou,  my  Cod  054 

Here,  too,  my  willing  '.t'-'-~> 
Here  we  come  thy  name     29 


li,:: 


899 


25<i 


Here  we  show  forth  his 
Here  will  he  meet  the 
Here  will  1  tix  my 
Here  wili  1  rest,  hero 
Here's  love  and  grief 
High  as  the  heavens  are  tsa 
High  heaven,  that  heard  8tis 
High  o'er  the  angelic  257 
High  o'er  the  earth  his  83 
High  on  a  throne  of  .579 
Higher  yet  and  higher  (127 
Him  all  in  heaven  above  188 
His  blessing  on  them  513 
His  bounty  is  tender  27 

His  breath",  inspiring  1008 
His  brightest  visions  just  /Mi 
His  conscience  knows  658 
His  cross  dispels  each  681 
His  dews  drop  mutely 
His  example,  by 
His  Father's  business 
His  goodness  stands  192 

His  grace  will  to  the  end  .521 
His  hoary  frost,  his  1030 

His  holy  angels  pitch  510 
His  image  meets^le  in  657 
His  image  meets  us  in  283 
His  love  what  mortal  342 
His  love  within  us  shed  350 
His  might  thy  heart  525 

His  name  shall  be  the  233 
His  name  vields  the  005 

His  own  soft  hand  shall  1134 
His  people,  with  a  1135 

His  pleasures  rise  from  658 
His  power,  increasing  233 
His  power  subdues  our  69 
His  presence  tills  each  1174 
His  presence  is  diffused  140 
His  presence  sweetens  656 
78G 


li"-; 
907 
1047 


arm 

His  purposes  will  ripen  191 
His  rod  and  staff  shall  10S3 
His  sacred  name  a  205 

His  sovereign  power  65 

His  spirit  with  a  bound  1114 
His  true  disciples  may  904 
His  voice  sublime  is  130 
His  wotk  my  hoary  age  465 
Ho,  all  ve  hungry  367 

Ho.  ye  that  pant'for  867 

llolv  antrels,  hovering  410 
Holy  Spirit,  all  divine  848 
llolv  Spirit,  jov  divine  248 
ll.lv  Spirit.  Power  248 

llolv  truth,  eternal  109 

Hope  leads  the  child  to  831 
Hope  looks  beyond  the  1074 
Hopes  that  I  had  fondlv  744 
Hoping  ever,  tailing  545 

Hoping  still,  nnd  627 

Hosanna  to  the  King  837 
Hosannal  — to  their  865 
Hosanna  in  the  highest  4  i 
Hosannas,  Lord,  to  thee  962 
How  beauteous  nature  31°. 
How  beautiful  on  all  1092 
How  blessed  are  our  8,72 

How  calmly  rolls  the  813 
How  can  I  die.  while  470 
How  charming  is  their  8.5:' 
How  cold  and  feeble  is  734 
How  damp  were  the  248 

How  decent  and  how  840 
Ilow  fair,  along  the  876 

How  happy  all  thy  17 

How  happy  are  our  cars  852 
How  happy  are  the  674 

How  large  his  bounties  666 
How  little  of  that  road  5.V. 
How  long,  dear  Saviour  1134 
How  long,  i)  Lord,  our  1130 
How  long  the  holy  city  947 
How  mighty  is  his  hand  170 
How  mildly  on  the  1'92 

How  oft  mv  mournful  739 
How  oft  thy  love  has  887 
How  perfect  is  thy  word  211 
How  rich,  and  sweet  782 
How  shall  we  tune  our  845 
How  sure  established  153 
How  sweet  to  be  allowed  40 
How  sweet  the  tear  of  107 
How  sweet  through  107 

How  sweet  to  look,  in  107 
How  sweet  to  wait  upon  651 
How  swift  to  save  me  78C 
How  tranquil  now  the  261 
How  vast  his  knowledge  143 
How  well  thy  blessed  222 
How  will  my  heart  1147 

How  will  my  lips  rejoice  340 
Howl,  winds  of  night  130 
Humble,  holy,  all  648 


I  am  not  worthy,  Lord  175 

I  ask  thee  for  a  458 

1  ask  them  whence  493 

I  can  but  perish  if  I  go  440 

I  can  do  all  things  771 

1  can  do  nothing  311 

1  cannot  rest  till  in  thy  635 

1  cast  my  hopes  on  thee  452 

I  choose  the  path  of  514 
1  come.  1  come  at  thy       liOa 

1  come,  I  wuit.  I  hear  1  51 


INDEX    OF    FIRST   LINES    OF    STANZAS. 


I  delivered  thee  when  548 
I'd  sing  the  characters  334 
I  feci  that  I  am  weak  742 
I  find  him  lifting  up  my  303 

I  glory  in  infinity  771 

I  have  no  skill  the  snare  169 
I  have  sinned;  but,  o  451 
I  hear  at  morn  and  117.S 

I  hear,  hut  seem  to  hear  453 
I  heard  an  angel  voice      7i>5 
heard  a  voice  in  truth's  763 
I  heard  the  voiceof  478 

I  in  my  flesh  shall  see  1140 
1  know  he  liveth  now  0<)2 
1  know  not.  O,  I  know  11.58 
I  know  that  he  shall  1140 
I  know  the  mercy-seat  687 
I  know  the  Power  in  1065 
I  know  thou  wilt  not  968 
I  know  thy  will  is  right  780 
I  laid  me  down  and  7.">7 

I  lay  me  down  and  rest  1066 
1  lav  my  body  down  to  104 
I  long,  dearest  Lord,  in  1041 
I  long  to  he  like  Jesus  689 
I  long  to  lay  this  painful  111'.) 
I  love  by  faith  to  take  a  102 
I  love  her  gates;  I  love  ::."> 
1  love  in  solitude  to  shed  102 
I  love  thee  for  the  561 

I  love  the  Lord;  he  .5.52 

I  love  the  name  of  Jesus  0 !'.) 
1  love  thy  church,  O  842 
I  love  to  meet  among  1151 
I  love  to  think  on  102 

1  need  not  fear  my  foes  742 
I  need  thy  presence  782 

I  praise  my  Saviour's  681 
I  pray  that  thou  wouldst  ''.II 
1  quit  the  battle-field  of  1066 
I  rest  upon  the  ground  820 
I  rest  upon  thv  word  042 
I  said,  My  God,  at  71)7 

I  said,  My  God,  O,  sure  797 
I  see  him  in  the  daily  657 
1  see  his  pitying,  gentle  657 
I  see  its  domes  11S2 

I  see  no  lijfht,  I  hear  no  1170 


I  shall  see  him  with 

1  should,  were  he 

I  smite  upon  my 

I  starve,  he  cries,  no,- 

I  think,  art  thou  so 

I  told  him  all  my  silent 

I,  too,  with  thee,  shall 

I  wait  for  thee  -  I  wait 

I  want  a  godly  Tear  (112 

I  want  the  first  578 

i  welcome,  then,  with        687 

I  who  have  travelled  0:18 

1  will  resolve  with  all         468 

1  would,  hul  thou  must    447 

I  would  not  have  the         458 

1  would  not  live  alway   1086 

I  would  not  murmur       780 

I  would  not  sigh  tor  465 

I  would  not  wish  in  .5.57 

I  would  thv  boundless 

1  would  trust  in  thv 

I  yield  mi v  heart   to  the 

Idols  lately  bowed,  to 

If  uught  should  tempt 

If  but  my  fainting 

If  earthly  parents  hear 


ii  ;i 
665 
4.50 
436 
1023 
516 
635 
4.52 


28] 


If  e'er  1  go  astrav  178 

If  God  hath  made  this  189 
If  he  is  mine,  1  II  boldly  80H 
Il'h»  is  mine,  1  need  not  806 


If  he  is  mine,  let  friends  8(h> 
If  he  is  mine,  then  from  806 
If  I  am  right,  thv  grace  608 
If  in  my  Father's  love  830 
If  joy  shall  at  thv  952 

If  love  to  God  and  love  537 
If  now,  while  pardon  1150 
If  once  I  wander  from  514 
If  on  the  wings  of  morn  132 
If  pain  afflict  or  wrongs  593 
If,  pressed  bv  poverty  9.50 
If  richly  clothed,  and  950 
If  rough  and  thorny  be  007 
If  sung  the  morning  856 

If  such  the  sweetness  815 
If  the  mind  would  156 

If  the  way  be  drear  7.'« 

If  thou  shouldstcall  me  400 
If  tuou  shouldst  take  776 
If  thou  the  furnace  dost  7.58 
If  we  but  trust,  in  702 

If  wrong,  correct;  accept  571 
If  your  bonds  are  yet  914 
I'll  chide  my  heart  823 

I'll  go  to  Jesus,  though  440 
I'll  make  your  great  8.50 

I'll  read  the  histories  of  21.1 
I'll  speak  the  honors  of  3o5 
I'll  spread  his  works  of  480 
I'll  to  the  gracious  King  410 
111,  that  God  blesses,  is  5:10 
Immortal  glories  crown  1181 
Immortal  Hope  of  all  232 
I'm  leaving  only  1101 

Impart  the  faith  that  1170 
Implant  it  deep  within  O-'IO 
In  all  my  ways  thy  hand  10!) 
In  all  our  Maker's  OS 

In  all  their  erring  1045 

In  all  the  times  of  my  _  7X0 
In  all  the  varying  scenes'  l.">2 
In  all  thy  mercies,  may  201 
In  countries  far  from  449 
In  darkest  scenes,  when  700 
In  darkest  shades,  if  807 
In  each  event  of  life  7!) 

In  early  years  thou  1065 
In  every  action,  every  540 
In  every  joy  that  crowns  79 
In  every  new  distress  SIS 
In  every  period  of  my  201 
In  every  Broiling,  happy  188 
In  fierce  temptation's  730 
In  foreign  realms,  and  976 
In  God  is  all  our  store  ,5(>S 
In  golden   splendor  108 

In  him  our  light  and  808 

In  holy  contemplation  810 
In  holy  duties  let  the  4!) 

In  holy  words  which  951 
In  it  all  is  light  and  1102 

In  Jesus'  footsteps  may  1166 
In  life's  short  day, let  485 
In  Louder  strains  weeing  294 
In  midst  of  dangers  070 
In  my  Redeemer's  name  742 

In  ocean  eaves  still  sale    968 

In  one  fraternal  bond  915 
In  our  sickness  and  our  108 
In  panoply  of  truth  7J4 

In  pastures  green  he'll     1174 

In  prayer,  in  effort  800 

In  prayer  my  soul  drew  490 

Iu  reason's  ear  they  all  158 
In  scenes  exalted  or  1018 
In  secret  foldings  they  750 
In  that  lone  laud  of  deep  876 
In  thee  I  find  a  nobler      007 

78* 


Bun 

In  the  furnace  God  may  19<! 
In  the  furnace  Jod  may  844 
In  the  good  nn.n's  face  1027 
In  the  heart's  depths  a  822 
In  the  last  hour  of  deep  246 
In  the  midst  of  affliction  202 
In  the  morning  of  their  1036 
In  the  world  will  foes  745 
In  them  thou  mayst  be  579 
In  this  divine  abode  1163 
In  this  fine,  sympathetic  5.19 
In  thy  fair  book  of  life  187 
In  thy  word  I  hear  thee  451 
In  true  and  heaven-born  497 
lu  vain  I  task  my  549 

In  vain  our  hearts  900 

In  vain  the  philosophic  U7.j 
In  vain  the  trembling  222 
In  vain  we  tune  our  855 

In  vineyards  planted  by  287 
In  wakeful  hours  of  500 
In  want,  my  plentiful  278 
In  Zion  (Jod  is  known  848 
Incarnate  Lord,  by  :  5  I 

Increase  my  faith  7.7.) 

Increase,  O  Lord,  our  id) 
Inspire  my  soul  with  001 
Into  a  world  of  toil  lot: 

Is  a  mighty  famine  now  :'<.*) 
Is  not  e'en  death  a  gain  1111 
Is  not  thy  name  547 

Is  there  a  heart  that 
Is  there  an  hour  of  765 

Is  there  a  time  of  racking  TUB 
Is  true  freedom  but  to  977 
It  can  bring  with  it  810 

It  died  ere  its  11. .5 

It  died  to  sin,  and  died  1125 
It  fills  the  church  of  3K5 
It  is  all  holy  and  serene  117:1 
It  is  finished!  O,  what  254 
It  is  Love's  blessed  217 

It  is  not  death  to  bear  101  7 
It  is  not  death  to  close  1087 
It  is  not  death  to  fling  1087 
It  is  not  place  —  above  557 
It  is  not  strength  that.  a  I 
It  is  that  heaven-horn  110S 
It  is  the  golden  key  217 

It  makes  the  wounded  28] 
It  saves  us  from  a  lOfH 

It  sets  time  past  in  40." 

It  sweetly  cheers  our  214 
It  tells  me  of  a  place  of  8JH 
It  tells  of  joys  to  come  818 
It  was  heaven  below  t^l 

It  was  my  guide,  my  287 
It  was  the  sight  of  thy  629 
Its  skies  arc  not  like  1175 
I've  not  a  secret  care  or  784 
I've  seen  thy  glory  and      15 


Jehovah's  awful  voice  808 
Jerusalem,  my  glorious  list) 
Jesus,  all  the  day-  long      484 

Jesus  can  make  a  dying  1088 

Jesus  for  me  hath  died  780 
Jesus,  I  hang  upon  thy  .".05 
Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high  264 
Jesus  is  on  the  nerey-  400 
Jesus  is  worthy  to  .'MI 

Jesus,  may  thy  love  683 

Jesus,  may  thy  promised  680 
Jesus,  my  all  in  all  thou  278 
Jesus,  my  Lord!  I  727 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES    OF    STANZAS. 


Htmv 

Jesus,  my  Shepherd  2X1 
Jesus  my  Shepherd  is  738 
Jesus,  on  thy  people  264 
Jesus,  our  great  High  301 
Jesus,  our  great  I  ligh  424 
Jeans  our  living  head  666 
Jesus  our  only  joy  be  296 
Jesus  says,  Let  each  *7» 
Jesus  sought  me  when  51 ■"> 
Jesus,  still  lead  on  733 

Jesus  the  ancient  faith  1054 
Jesus,  the  hindrance  466 
Jesus!  the  name  that  333 
Jesus,  this  least  892 

Jesus,  thou  Light  of  309 
Jesus,  thou  Prince  <>f  1087 
Jesus,  thou  wilt  receive  110] 
Jesus,  thy  feast  we  895 

Jesus,  to  thee  I  cling  1088 
Jesus,  to  thy  dear  1082 

Jesus,  we  come  at  thv  372 
Jesus,  who  thy  life  didst  310 
Joined  in  one  body  may  869 
Joined  in  one  spirit  to  908 
Join  our  faithful  spirits  912 
Joy  e'en  here— a  804 

Joy  of  the  desolate  709 

Joy  to  the  world  !  the  236 
Joyfully  on  earth  adore  78 
Judge  not  the  Lord  by  191 
Just  as  lam,  poor  430 

Just  as  1  am,  though  430 
Just  as  I  am.  thou  wilt  430 
J  ust  as  I  am,  thy  love  430 
Justice  and  judgment       133 


Kept  peaceful  in  the  952 
Kind  deeds  of  peace  and  4'.f7 
Kingdoms  wide,  that  417 
Knock,  and  with  6s8 

Knowing  as  I  am  1177 

Knowledge, —  alas!  tis    541 


Laws,  freedom,  truth 
Leader  of  the  halt  and 
Lead  on,  almighty 
Lead  on,  dear  Shepherd 
Lead  us  to  God  — our 
Lead  us  to  holiness 
Learn  to  live  in  peace 
Less,  less  of  self  each 
Less  of  the  flesh,  each 
Less  wayward  let  me  be 
Let  all  combined  with 
Let  all  that  dwell  above 
Let  all  the  nations  fear 
Let  all  thy  goodness  by 
Let  all  who  bear  the 
Let  all  your  lamps  be 
Let  an  unusual  joy 
Let  cares  like  a  wild 
Let  each  the  sacred  law 
Let  each  unhallowed 
Let  earth  and  heaven 
Let  elders  worship  at  his 
Let  everlasting  thanks 
Let  every  creature 
Let  every  kindred 
Let  every  land  his 
Let  every  thought,  and 
Let  goodness  and  mercy 
Let  grare  our  selfishness 


998 

3i"J 
708 
812 

.".-.1 
3"d 

._,„,, 

<;.'4 

024 
624 

929 
341 
66 

fi'I-i 
540 

574 

■>.>: 

903 

992 

\m 
263 

•J04 
328 
271 
86 

<><»; 

202 

952 


Let  heaven  succeed  our  701 

Let  him  that  heareth  373 

Let  him  who  pines  1009 

Let  Israel,  home  947 

Let  Kedar's  wilderness  929 

Let  love  and  truth  !HJ 

Lex  love,  in  one  910 

Let  man,  bv  nobler  58 

Let  me  be  with  thee  669 

Let  me  mingle  tears  25*2 
Let  me  never  from  thee  361 

Let  mockers  scoff,  the  691 

Let  music  swell  the  1)SI 

Let  not  conscience  ".71 

Let  not  despair  uor  fell  554 
Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  708 

Let  not  the  world'-  798 

Let  our  tongues  from  448 

J^et  peace  within  her  43 

Let  sinners  learn  to  s17 

Lot  storms  of  woe  in  1081 

Let  strains  of  heavenly  290 

Let  strangers  walk       '  840 

Let  such  as  feel  1009 

Let  them  adore  the  00 

Let  that  love,  which  18 

Let  the  sweet  hope  that  1038 

Let  the  world  despise  475 

Let  this  vain  world  1120 

Let  those  that  sow  in  483 

Let  thy  kind  Spirit  in  354 

Let  thy  loins  be  114* 

Let  troubles  rise,  and  586 

Let  us  be  simple  with  2".'5 

Let  us  for  encn  other  5*5 

Let  us.  in  life  or  death  528 
Let  us  live,  O  Christ,  at  914 

Let  us,  then,  be  up  and  702 

Let  your  drooping  70S 
Life  and  peace  to  me 
Life  is  real:  life  is 
Life  is  the  hour  that 
Life,  like  a  fountain 
Life's  labor  done  as 
Life's  tumult  we  must 
Lift  the  eye.  Christian 
Lift  up  the  everlasting 

Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  265 
Light  and  peace  do  thou  991 

Light  of  life,  seraphic  641 

Light  of  our  firmament  9!«4 

Light  of  the  world,  thy  215 

Light  on  thy  hills  234 
Like  a  glorious  beam  of   224 

Like  a  sunbeam  thro'  1121 

Like  Him,  through  558 
Like  Him,  whose  fetters  4*7 

Like  mighty  rushing  353 

Like  that  sweet  rain  on  981 

Like  them  may  we  675 
Like  the  rough  sea,  that  4O0 

Little,  then,  myself  I  735 

Lives  of  true  men  all  702 

Living  stars  to  view  be  109 

Lo,  another  servant  850 

Lo,  every  kindred  350 

Lo,  glad  I  come;  and  616 

Lo,  God  is  here!  him  4 

Lo,  his  triumphal  202 

Lo,  in  these  latter  days  979 

Lo,  Jesus,  who  invites  :-!73 

Lo,  such  the  child  1002 

Lo!  the  angelic  bands  259 

Lo,  the  prisoner  is  1176 

Lo,  the  promise  of  a  924 

Lo,  the  world,  from  010 

Lo,  these  are  thev  from  1174 

Lo,  thr  church,  thv  921 


Lo.  thy  sun  goes  opwn  W7 
Lone  are  the  paths,  and  1123 
Lonelv  1  no  longer  874 

Long  has  thy  tavor  1002 

Long  have  we  roamed  25 
Long,  long  deferred  1132 
Long  the  toe  resisted  90(! 
Look  aloft!  the  spirit's  1099 
Look,  how  we  grovel  355 
Look  up  beyond  these  90 
Loose  all  your  bars  of  202 
Lord,  bring  thy  sheep  1043 
Lord,  draw  reluctant  384 
Lord,  evermore  to  us  be  126 
Lord,  from  thine  801 

Lord,  give  us  such  a  4!>4 
Lord  God  of  ho-ts,  thy  1014 
Lord  Cod  of  truth  and  381 
Lord,  I  believe:  but  500 

Lord,  I  desire  with  thee  620 
Lord.  I  to  thee  my  vows  97 
Lord,  it  thine  ami  695 

Lord,  it  is  my  chief  548 

Lord  .fesu*.  Come:  for 

Lord  Jesus,  come,  the      280 

Lord,  keep  us  Bate  this  10] 
Lord,  lend  thy  92t> 

Lord,  let  my  soul  108 

Lord,  let  not  all  my  4/>4 

Lord,  let  us  in  our  1037 

Lord,  may  I  ever  keep  720 
Lord,  may  thy  truth  34 

Lord,  meet  us  in  this  876 
Lord,  not  in  sorrow's  792 
Lord,  not  my  will,  but  684 
Lord  of  all  life,  below  76 
Lord  of  every  tribe  and  928 
Lord  of  harvest,  great  209 
Lord  of  the  universe  994 
Lord,  search  my  151 

Lord,  shall  the  78-3 

Lord,  spread  thy  name  80 
I/>rd,  thou  shaft  lie  our  5-59 
Lord,  through  another  1020 
Lord,  thy  church  is  still  836 
Lord,  tin'  commands  87 

Lord,  thy  glory  fills  the  82 
Lord,  'tis  not  ours  to  W>>. 
Lord,  to-day  thy  people  806 
Lord,  we  have  wandered  822 
Lord,  we  thy  presence  055 
Lord,  what  can  I  167 

Lord,  what  is  life?  If  1073 
Lord,  what  is  man,  that  174 
Loud  max-  the  troubled  179 
Love  and  grief  my  heart  Ox-' 
Love  is  the  soldell  910 

Love,  hke  death,  hath  912 
Love  of  the  living  God  663 
Love  to  God  and  man  907 
Love's  redeeming  work    266 


M. 

Majesty  combines  with  42-; 
Make  channels  for  the  542 
.Make  me  to  walk  in  thv  0_< 
Make  us  of  one  heart  '  686 
Making  thus  the  Lord  402 
Man  may  trouble  and  475 
Man's  weakness  53M 

Man's  u  isdom  is  to  seek  50* 
May  each  in  each  still  1031 
May  erring  minds,  thf '  861 
May  every  heart  831 

May  faith",  and  hope,  and  * 
May  faith  grew  firm  mil  Bf>l 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINKS    OF    .STANZAS. 


May  grai 
May  I  remember  t  at  614 
May  I  ?till  enjoy  tl  is  OBJ 
May  peace  attend  thy  :: 

May  prayer  now  litt  her  84 
May  struggling  hearts  99 
May  th:it  sure  hand  OS 

May  the  gospel's  joyful  39 
May  the  son?  this  991 

May  they  that  Jesus  854 
May  thy  rich  grace  496 

May  we  in  faith  receive  21 
May  we  live  in  view  of  125 
May  we  this  life  313 

Mere  human  power  .">11 

'Mid  keen  reproach  246 

'Mid  thousand  Pears  and  835 
Might  1  enjoy  the  111 

Mighty  Spirit,  ever  nigli  10(1 
Millions  of  years  my  1188 
Mine  is  an  unchanging  548 
Mine  the  God  whom  si"! 
Mine  to  chide  me  w  hen  •-':'.' 
Mine  to  comfort  in  219 

Mine  to  tell  of  joys  to  210 
More  and  more  it  924 

More  glorious  still  as  412 
More  moulded  to  thy  624 
More  perfect  bond,  the  530 
Most  humble  Spirit  1007 
Mourn  for  the  lost,  but  903 
Mourn  ..  lost,  but  pray  963 
Mourn  for  the  i  uined  968 
Mourn  for  the  tarnished  063 
Much  of  my  time  has  l"i 
Must  I  he  carried  to  the  604 
Must  1  be  smitten.  Lord  7!)7 
My  best  Beloved  keeps  287 
My  hest  desires  are  taint  453 
My  crimes  are  great  I  8 

My  days  are  shorter  UHilt 
My  dear  Redeemer  1138 
My  eyes  shall  ere  long  1000 
My  faith  would  lay  her  203 
My  Father!  blissful  194 

Mv  Father,  God!  and  7'.ll 
My  feet  shall  never  164 

My  feet  shall  travel  all  R-U> 
My  flowers  have  faded  1000 
My  God  hath  saved  my  552 
My  God !  he  cries;  all  255 
My  God,  how  excellent  163 
My  God. how  wonderful  140 
My  God.  I  cry  with  482 
My  God  is  just  when  7>! 
My  gracious  God,  how  211 
My  graClOUl  Master  mill  833 
My  guilt  appeared  but  482 
My  heart  for  gladness  820 
My  heart  is  fixed;  my  8:; 
Mv  heart  shall  triumph  56 
My  hope  I  rest  on  thee  1013 
Mv  hopes  of  heaven  482 
My  Jesus  shall  be  -till  328 
My  knowledge  ol  that  700 
My  lite,  mv  health,  my  180 
My  life,  mv  joy  my  812 
My  life  With  him  is  hill  G-Sl 
My  lifted  eye.  without  a     79 

My  lips,  with  shame,  my  428 
My  message  as  from  ;;7."> 

My  native  country,  thee  080 
My  offerings  will  Indeed    26 

My  Kcfuge  and  my  Hest  510 
My  Saviour  bids  me        466 

My  Saviour,  every  1188 

My  Saviour,  own  me  887 
Mv  Savi  uir,  whom  'tis     600 


|  HtHM 

My  Saviour's  face  made  44 
My  soul  lies  humbled  in  482 
My  soul  rejoices  to  204 

My  soul  shall  pray  for  23 
My  soul  would  leave  N>7 

My  spirit  homeward  1159 
M\  struggling  will  by  450 
My  suffering  time  shall  7.;o 
My  thoughts  before  they  148 
My  thoughts  lie  open  to  1  \o  | 
My  tongue  repeats  her  3 
My  willing  sou!  would       4*1  | 


N. 

Name  above  every  name  822 

Nay,  sink  not,  though  80] 
Nay,  wherefore  ask  7!)'.» 

Near  at  the  marriage-  857 
Near*  rmy  Father's  1088 
Nearer  my  going  home  1IK-* 
Nearer  that  hidden  1088 

Nearer  to  thee  would  we  710 
Ne'er  think  the  victory  (3)0 
Never  from  us  depart  61 
Never  weary  of  well  545 

New  born,  I  bless  the  02 
Night  falls,  but  soon  the  1002 
Night  her  solemn  mautle  47 
Night  is  far  spent,  and  7(1.5 
Night  unto  night  his  05 

No  accents  flow,  no  51)5 

No  act  falls  fruitless  711 

No  balm  oil  earth  like  44.5 
No  burning  heats  by  lt'4 

No  chilling  winds,  no  1161 
No  cloud  those  blissful  1179 
No  earthly  father  loves  14V) 
No:  facing  all  its  frowns  680 
No,  gracious  Master,  not  889 
No  guile  within  his  251 

No  human  power  shall  404 
No  idling  now,  no  705 

Nolingeringlook.no  017 
No  longer  now  delay  889 
No,  Ford,  thou'lt  ne'er  588 
No  love  of  present  gain  705 
No  man  of  greater  love  561 
No  more  a  wandering  738 
No  more  fatigue,  no  55 

No  more  on  promises  7  to 
No  mortal  can  with  him  277 
No,  no,  it  is  not  dying  1084 
No,  not  for  them  alone  !H>2 
No  prolil  canst  thou  gain  527 
No  resting-place  we  1188 
No  rest  is  to  be  found  802 
No  royal  pomp  adorns  800 
No  rude  alarms  of  55 

No  sin  to  cloud,  no  lure  617 
No  slacker  grows  the  B47 
No  sweeter  Is  the  cup         847 

No  taunting  foes  the        018 

No:  thou  art  precious  to  550 

No  village  bell  shall  toll  071 
No  wider  is  the  gate  847 
No  winter  there)  no       1024 

Nor  alms  nor  deeds  that  456 

Nor  bounded  to  the 

Nor  death  itself  shall  188 

Nor  death,  nor  life,  nor  586 
Nor  doth  it  vet  appear  880 
Nor  tear  thy  Salem's  018 

Nor  let  the  good  mini's  78H 
Nor  love r  shame,  nor  881 

Nor  pain,  nor  grief,  nor  1  104 
Nor  shall  mv  tongue  188 


1.      MS 

Nor  shall  the  glowing  583 
Nor  shall  thy  spreading  202 
Nor  we  alone:  may  866 

Nor  will  our  days  of  toil  53 
Nor  would  I  drop  a  770 

Nor  voice  can  sing,  nor  896 
Not  as  the  conqueror  998 
Not  us  the  flying  998 

Not  enjoyment,  and  not  702 
Not  for  earth's  treasures  Oil 
Not  for  this  span  of  life  1083 
Not  here,  where,  met  to  88'.' 
Not  life  itself,  with  all  15 
Not  lite,  nor  friendship  670 
Not  many  rich  or  nohle  927 
Not  many  years  their  1017 
Not  now  on  Zion's  19 

Not  <>n  a  seraph's  wing  182 
Not  softest  strains  can  550 
Not  so  the  impious  and  SOW 
Not  streaming  blood  101.5 
Not  the  fair  palaces  32 

Not  the  mere  Paradise  637 
Not  till  blest  l'eaee  shall  967 
Not  to  the  last;  God's  762 
Not  upon  us  or  ours  the  704 
Not  walls  nor  hills  could  504 
Not  what  we  wish,  but  7  If 
Not  with  mi  evanescent  803 
Nothing  but  leaves;  tn.  114!) 
Nothing  hut  leaves;  no  1149 
Nothing  but  truth  151 

Nought  else  1  feel,  or  487 
Now  behold  him,  high  204 
Now  cheerful  to  the  201 

Now  God  invites,  how  370 
Now  I  am  thine,  forever  17 
Now  I  am  thine,  forever  514 
Now  1  esteem  their  400 

Now  is  th'  accepted  384 

Now  let  the  trumpet  71 

Now.  Ford.  1  would  be  471 
Now  may  the  King  52 

Now  may  we  luar  our  110 
Now  rest,  my  long-  80s 

Now,  safely  inoored,  my  287 
Now  the  Ford  his  989 

Now,  to-day.  and  not  0H6 
Now  to  the  Gi  d  whose  124 
Now  to  the  Lamb,  that  263 
Now  to  you  my  spirit  674 
Now  will  I  tell  to  sinners  61C 
Now,  with  triumphal      1174 


o. 

t).  answer  me.  my  God  519 
i ),  hi-  his  service  all  my  400 
O,  be  the  law  of  love  507 

O,  bill  the  bright  118S 

O,  bid  this  trifling  world  36 
O,  blessed  is  the  hour  1085 
O,  blessed  that  appears     770 

O,  bless  the  Lord,  my       78 

O,  blest  is  he  to  whom  721 
O,  bond  of  union  strong  685 
(I,  break  the  fatal  chain  400 
(»  children,  ask  him  to  1047 
O  Christ,  our  souls  are  SMI 
()  city  of  the  Ford,  begin  929 
(>,  come,  and  with  his  :'.7l 
O.  COllld  we  make  our     1 171 

0,  drive  these  dark  Oitf 

O,  everlasting   Fight  27'i 

o.  everlasting  Fove  27 

().  everlasting  Rait  27 

O,  eve  i  In- ting  Strength    2Tf 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINKS    OF    STANZAS. 


O,  everlasting  Truth  274 
O,  ever  sacred  and  45 

O,  everywhere,  (),  every  953 
O,  faint  not.  Christian  7'MJ 
O.  faint  not  in  the  day  949 
O  Futlier,  come,  and  620 
O  Father,  in  that  hour  lOiW 
O  Father,  in  whose  1078 

O  Father,  keep  his  soul  838 
O  Father,  keep  his  868 

O,  Father  of  long-suff'g  731 
O,  till  my  soul  with  faith  433 
O,  fill  thou  every  heart  847 
O,  for  a  lowly,  contrite  4ss 
O,  for  a  voice  of  sweeter  600 
O,  for  gr*::e  our  heart-  304 
O,  for  that  grace  which  029 
0,  for  the  living  flame  81 
O,  for  this  love  I <-r  rocks  279 
O,  for  those  hnml.le  433 

O,  from  the  streams  of  ii-.li 
O.  garden  of  Olivet,  dear  248 
O,  glorious  hour  I  O,  blest  472 
O  God,  be  tlKJU  mir  901 

O  God,  inspire  each  025 

O  God.  n:y  heart  is  fixed  :.~ 
O  God  of  justice,  God  835 
O  God,  our  help  in  ages  142 
O  God,  our  light,  to  thee  99 
()  God.  thou  art  mv  8JS 

O  God.  unite  us  heart  886 
O,  Golden  Kain  from  302 
O  gracious  God,  in  739 

O.  grant  thy  blessing  8 

O,  grant  us  grace  216 

O,  guide  me  through  the  92 
O.  guide  our  doubtful  872 
O,  had  he  not  so  kindly  740 
O,  half  we  deemed  she  1113 
O,  happy  bond  that  seals  888 
O,  happy  scenes  above  783 
O,  happy  servant  he  574 

t).  hanpv  souls  that  pray  1 
O.  help  lis.  Father,  from  508 
O,  help  us  through  the  508 
O,  help  us  when  our  506 

()  Highesi  Good. breathe 362 
O  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  04 
O  holy  place,  where  I0.".7 
O  holv  Strength,  whose  770 
O  holy  trusr!  O  endli 
O  Hope  of  every  contrite  .".Hi 
O,  how  benevolent  and  280 
O,  how  bright  the  937 

O,  how  I  pant,  -Teat  035 
O,  how  long-suffering  hi 
O,  how  sad  and  sore  Sti ' 

O,  how  tremendous  is  147 
O  hr.man  heart!  that  .54.3 
O  human  heart,  what  "*43 
O,  if  my  Lord  would  Ids.-, 
O,  if  the  griefs  ve  71S 

O,  j'the  smiles"oflove  956 
Oje-sus,  full  of  truth  741 
O,  keep  me  in  thv  73!) 

O.  lead  me  to  the  Rock  Iv4 
i,  learn  to  scorn  the  721 
O,  let  man  hasten  to  083 
O,  let  me  then  at  length  440 
O,  let  me  wing  my  IMS 

O.  let  my  praver  0H0  j 

O,  let  not  our  foreetful  157 
O,  let  that  will  which  591 
O,  let  the  same  almighty  88 
O,  let  thy  grace  insure  107  | 
O,  let  thy  love  descend  957 
O,  let  thy  love  within  us  740  j 
O,  let  thy  rising  beams     318  > 


O,  let  thy  smitten  ones  '.fi'.) 
O,  let  us  feel  thv  power  7.V1 
O,  let  us  fly— to  Jesus  113) 
O,  like  the  sun  may  1  *7 
O  Ions-expected  day  55 
O  Lord,  I  cast  mj  care  520 
O  Lord,  ril  treasure  501 
O  Lord,  the  pilot's  part  967 
O  Lord,  to  me  in  pity  433 
O  Lord,  while  in  thy  30 

O,  lovely  attitude  I  —  he  27.3 
O,  love  of  God,  our  177 

0  love,  that  long  ere  175 
O.  make  this  heart  453 

O,  may  all  enjoy  the  121 
O,  may  his  glories  stand  294 
O,  may  1  ever  hear  thy  323 
O,  may  I,  Lord,  desire  759 
O,  may  1  never  faint  or  4*>i 
O,  may  1  no  longer  710 

(),  may  my  days  554 

O,  may  my  spirit  daily  287 
().  may  our  land,  in  1012 
O,  mayour sympathizing  507 
U,  may  our  willing  325 

O,  may  that  faith  our  695 
O,  may  that  spirit  warm  26 
O,  may  the  grave  11.37 

O.  may  the  Holy  Spirit  973 
O,  may  the  morn  so  89 

O,  may  the  righteous  96 
O,  may  the  sweet,  the  342 
U,  may  these  heavenly  210 
O,  may  these  thoughts  148 
O,  may  thy  counsel  218 

O,  may  thv  love  inspire  4-32 
O,  may  thy  Spirit  1042 

O,  may  thy  Spirit  guide  94 
O,  may  we  treasure  well  212 
O,  mean  may  seem  the  953 
O,  mighty  grace!  our  1158 
().  mingled  with  the  cup  799 
O,  ne'er  will  1  at  life  532 
O,  no!  it  is  no  flattering  K31 
O,  no,  this  is  not  dying  10B4 
O,  not  in  circling  depths  144 
(),  not  in  doubt  shall  be  533 
O,  not  my  ownl  I'll  soar  474 
<  >,  not  my  own  the  grace  474 
O,  not  the  harsh  and  546 
O,  Oft  a  deeper  test  of  504 
(.),  on  that  day —that  1145 
O  precious  cross!  O  074 

G  rest  of  rests!  O  peace  827 
()  righteous  Judge,  if  434 
O  sacred  hope!  O  bliss'l  917 
O  Salem,  our  once  845 

O,  send  thy  light  and  206 
O,  send  thy  Spirit  down  023 
O,  shall  not  wanner  883 

O,  shine  on  this  747 

O.  show  thyself  the  9*5 

(),  spare  me.  and  my  1009 
G.  speak  of  Jesus  — of  M21 
O,  speed  thy  chariot  1118 
O  Spirit  of  the  Lord  944 

O,  spread  the.)  oy  In  I  336 

O,  spread  thy  covering  1X1 
O,  strange  the  gifts  and  1153 
O,  sweet  abode  of  peace  047 
G.  teach  mv  heart  the  591 
(),  tell  me.  Lord,  that  806 
O,  tell  me  that  in  v  1144 

O  that  each,  in  the  day  1019 
O  that  I,  as  a  little  6+3 

O  that  I  had  a  stronger  520 
O  that  I  now  that  rest  640 
0  that  it  were  as  it  hath   531 

7m 


1    IBS 

;  G  that  my  watchful  603 

'  O  thutourthoughtsand     4i) 

i  O  that  the  Comforter       60.3 

!  O  that  to  thee  my  603 

i  O  that  with  yonder  271 

O,  the  delightful  day        ,334 

i  O,  the  outward  has  gone  894 

I  O,  the  rapturous  height    484 

I  O,  the  transporting  HOi 

:  O,  then,  let  thy  pure       1043 

.  O,  thinkest  thou  his  801 

i  O  thou  almighty  Lord      .301 

()  Thou,  by  all  thy  works 7J8 

O  THou.  by  whom  we      5HB 

G  thou  great  God  441 

O  Thou  that  in  its  241 

O  Thou,  to  whom  all        174 

O  Thou,  to  whom,  in  19 

O  thou  truest  Friend        914 

O  Thou,  who  every  450 

O  Thou,  who  givest  life  1002 

O  Thou,  who  in  the  504 

O  Thou,  whose  mercy      922 

O,  to  grace  how  great  a    515 

O  True  One,  give  me       631 

0  truth  of  God,  destroy  631 

O,  turn  us,  turn  us       '  Mil 

O,  vale  of  tears,  no  1 152 

O  voice  of  mercy,  voice    391 

G,  warm  my  heart  with    004 

O,  wash  my  soul  from      428 

O,  watch,  and  tight,  and  009 

O  Water,  life-bestowing   892 

O,  welcome  day!  when  11S2 

O,  what  a  blessed  hope     8^ 

O,  what  a  night  was  that  42 

O,  what  is  life?  "Tis  iike  1078 

I  O,  when  his  wisdom  7o 

|  O,  when  shall  these  glad  413 

:  O.  when,  thou  citv  of      1180 

'  u,  wtiere  is  he  that  trod  241 
O,  while  I  breathe  to         437 

.  O.  while  the  soul  lies       7o.s 

j  o  wide-embracing  177 

().  who  would  hear  life's  754 

]  O  wondrous  kuowlcdge  145 
()  wondrous  love  — to      454 

:  O  world,  there's  fever  in  SSH 
()  world,  with  all  thy  SKI 
O.  ve  wearj  .  -ad.  and      11W 

■  O'er  all  those  wide-  1101 
O'er  the  bine  depths  of    234 

!  O'er  the  pagan'-  night  943 
OVrwearied  with  the  1033 
Of  all  the  pious  dead  1(170 
Of  s.i  divine  a  guest  682 

Offences  rise  where'er  I  1015 
Oft  do  our  eyes  with  joy  077 
Oft  have  our  fathers  told  S48 
Oft  these  earnest  027 

■  Oft  through,  the  deep  518 
I  On  cherubim  and  07 
!  On  eagles*  wings  they      511 

!  On  earth  they  sought  M.V> 
i  On  earth  we  want  the       653 

On  him  the  Spirit  230 

;  On  him  with  rapture  *ffl 
)  On!  let  all  the  soul  078 

I  On  me,  as  thou  art  dying  .310 
i  On  me,  the  faith  divine  502 
;  On.  piercing  gospel,  on  425 
;  On  the  d-ark  mountain's  1072 
1  On  the  jasper  threshold  1188 
j  On  the  Rock  of  Ages  836 
I  On  the  tree  of  life  1025 

!  On  thee  we  fling  our        793 

On  thine  own  command  610 


INDEX    OK    FIRST    LINKS    OF    STANZAS. 


On  this  auspicious  morn  37 
Once  on  the  raging  seas  237 
Once  they  were  mourn-  4H3 
One  army  of  the  living  901 
One  cup  of  healing  oil  4'.*" 
One  day  amid  the  place  4<> 
One  faith,  one  hope,  one  897 
One  family,  we  dwell  in  901 
One  like  the  Son  of  God  51" 
One  moment,  and  the  107 
One  only  care,  my  soul  +35 
One  privilege  mv  heart  871 
Only  waitins  till"  the  1157 
Only  ...  till  the  shadows  1157 
Onward,  Christian.  70S 

Onward,  then,  to  battle  70S 
Opener  of  the  sealed  329 
Open  thou  the  crystal  750 
Oppressed  with  sin  and  954 
Order  my  footsteps  by  t>23 
Or  if  on  joyful  wine  HIS 
Or  it  'tis  e'er  denied  thee  598 
Other  refuge  have  1  29S 

Our  absent  Kins  the  10sl 
Our  Advocate  with  God  327 
Our  blessed  Lor  - 
Our  blood  their  flowing  992 
Our  children's  ehil  Iren  136 
Onr  daily  bread  supply  5>7 
Our  daily  course  91 

Our  dav  s  arc  as  the  171 

Our  days  run  th 
Our  earthly  garments  1153 
Our  evt-s  have  Been  the  ln71 
Our ..".  the  scoi.-  of  age  lnri 
Our  fathers'  God,  our  965 
Our  fathers*  God,  to  9K9 

8,  whore  are    1070 
I 

Our  Godl  how  faithful   1054 
Our  God  in  pity   I 
Our  glad  hosannas  2T!9 

Our  g!. .nuns  Leader  41'3 

Our  harps,  that,  wht-n      N45 
Our  harvest  months        Wftj 
Our  heavenly  Fat] 
Our  ...  Father,  thou  28 

Our  infant  race  we  1046 

•tains  a  1077 

Our  lift-  is  a  dream  :  our  1019 
Our  lives  thr  1  ■;.-. 

Our  midnight  is  thy  7t'. 

Our  mirth 
Our  Dum< 

Our  outward  v.;.ik  and  438 
Our  prayers  assist  945 

Our  quickened  souls  4-vi 

Our  sacrifice  i-  one  JJliJ 

Our  sickn-ss  is  our  7«H 

Our  souls  and  bodies  4*11 

Onr  souls  he  washes  in  s77 

Our  verj  frailty  brings  115_' 

Our  vows,  our  prayers  l»l 

Our  wasting  lives  grow  ]o  i 

ui     iion 

Over  our  s   irits  first  \f'A 


P. 

Partakers  <.f  tile 
Part  in  peace:  such  sj 
Part  iti  peace  —with  1 !  '■ 

Passed  the  shade  ol  ll.'l 

Patience  to  watch,  and     005 
Peace  be  within  this 
Peace  is  on  the  work* 
Peare  on  eurth.  j'»'.i         23/i 


Hra> 
I  Peaceful  be  thy  silent     11 16 
;  People  and  realms  of 
!  Perhaps  he  will  adm.it      4-t'i 

Perhaps  some  means 
.  Pillar  of  fire  through 

Pity  dwelieth  in  thy  545 

I  Place  on  the  Lord  535 

I  Plainlv  here  his  foot- 

i  Praise  the  Lord,  foi  he       52 

Praise  the  Saviour,  ail      980 

Praise  to  the  good,  the      984 

.  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  69G 

Prayer  is  the  Christian's  586 

i  Prayer  is  the  contrite        5>j 

;  Prayer  is  the  simplest       596 

Prayer  makes  the 

i  Precious  is  thy  word  of    1 19 

Prepare  us,  Lord,  by       1O0B 

Prepare  us.  Lord,  by       ]I7'.» 

Preserved  by  thy  88 

Preserve  it  from  the         115 

Press  on:  and  if  we  may  975 

Press  on,  press  on;  still    698 

Press  on,  press  on:  t! 

I  Prince  of  Peace,  forever  vil 

Proclaim  abroad  his  339 

'  Proclaim  him  King  198 

,  Prone  to  warder.  Lord     515 

Pr  tect  me  from  the  7xi 

Pure  are  the  jovs  above  117.' 

1  Pure  as  the  air" 

.  Pure  Light:  o'er  all  our  362 

Purjre  us  from  th.-  guilt    44^ 

Put  all  thy  beauteous       930 

:       •■■ 

Quick  as  the  apple  of       573 
Quickeued  by  thee  and     '11 


Htms 

Kide  on,  ride  on  in  25t 

Rise,  touched  with  271 

Rivers  of  love  and  867 

Rivers  to  the  ocean  run   645 
Roll  back  the  swelling     979 


Raise  thine  eves  to 


Raise  to  the  cross  th 

■nr  devotion' 

.  on  devotion's 

Ready  for  their  glorious  1)7>\ 

Re-ascend,  immortal 

Ketiel.  \e  Wftl     - 
Rebuild  thy  walls,  thy      919 
Redeemed  from  this, 
Redeemer, cornel  1  i  ■:  ■ 
Rejoice  in  hope  and  1 
when  care  si 
Religion  hears  our  spirits  581 
Religion  can  assuage        755 
Remember  oil  who  love   598 
Remember  still  that        1045 
Rememlier  thee,  and  all  885 
R<  m<  mber  Thee!  U  . 
.  Remember  thy  Creator  1059 
Remove  all  hardness        K46 

im  will  from  • 
Renew  us.  Holy  (  )im 

:  ring  «  ver;.  -T  ' 

i;  :sl  for  my  soul,  I 
K<  -t  of  the  weary  tl 

iuing  prayer  • 
Retreat  beneath  his 
Return,  <>  holy  Dove 
Return,  o  wanderer         377 
Hevive  our  drooping        34$l 
Rich  day  ol  holy  ...real 
i  Hich  diws  of  grace  come  410 
Kich  Iihtv  e»t>  let  u-  WJ 

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s. 

Saint  after  saint  on  1130 

Saints  and  angels  ;i71 

Salvation!  lctthe  echo  292 
Salvation  !  O  thou  292 

Say,  O  sinner,  that  488 

Say,  shall  we  yield  him  229 
Sav  to  the  nations.  Jesus  227 
Saved!  the  deed  shall  4.'7 
Save  us  in  thy  great  299 

Saviour,  breathe  this  11H 
Saviour,  may  our  Sab-  47 
Saviour  d!  souls,  could  4KS 
Saviour,  shine  and  cheer  7 35 
Saviour,  when  thy  310 

Scenes  of  sacred  peace  SKu 
Season  of  rot  —  the  .V. 

Seasons  and  moons,  still  I8H 
Seasons,  and  times,  and  1  "•_'.' 
Secure  from  every  I09H 

Secure  them  from  the  Ii4« 
See.  from  his  head,  his  684 
See  him,  on  the  dreadful  SHS 
See  him  set  forth  before  375 
See  him  standing  on  the  893 
See  how  he  loved,  who  24>i 
See  ...  who  travelled  on  ^4'i 
See  how  the  Conqueror  SfOI 
See  Jehovah's  banner  331 
See.  Jesus  stands  with  "70 
See,  Lonl,  before  thy  7-17 
Sie,  the  Lord  appears  1K'7 
See  where  rebellious  7 '4 
Seek  and  expect  to  find  68* 
Seek  lirst  his  kingdom's  2"<> 
Seek  we,  then,  the  LoitfsSIO 
Sent  by  mv  Lord  on        375 

shall  auerst  neguue  us  Cia 
Sh.all  I  then  ask  in  vain  5M 
Shall  love  like  thine  be  4-17 
Shall  love,  with  weak  1124 
Shall  thev  adore  the  838 
Shall  we.  for  whom  that  SH 
Shall  we,  for  whom  the  891 
Shall  we, whose  souls  arc  941 
She  bids  the  anguished  S-'tf 
She  guides  the  voung  1011 
Should  all  the  forms  222 
Should  coming  days  be  1081 
Should  earth  against  832 
Should  friends  misjudge  952 
Should  I  distribute  all  537 
Show  my  forgetful  feet  734 
Show  thy  vacant  tomb  1142 
Show  us  some  token  of  21 
Silent  and  slow  they  1075 
Since  Christ  and  we  are  87.5 
Since  first  by  faith  I  "aw  2S4 
Since  from  his  bounty  277 
Since  thou  hast  been'  BOB 
Since  thou  hast  hid  me  7-fl) 
Since  thy  young  servant  855 
Since  with  firm  and  512 

So.?,  Live  forever  M 

Sing  of  his  dying  love  S3J 
Sing  on  your  heavenly  839 
Sing  thl  first  son?  to  :«' 

Sing  till  we  feel  our  33fl 

Sinner,  come;  for  here  Is  w.< 


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Htm* 

Klnner.  it  was  a  heavenly  383 
Binners,  believe  the 
Sinners,  be  wise,  return  4"9 
Sinners  in  derision 
Sinners,  in  judgment 
Sinners,  turn:  why  will  4<* 
Sleep,  sleep  for  ever 
Small  are  the  oflerii  . 
Smile  on  niv  minutt  - 
Smite,  Ixrd-  tin- 
Smite,  till  from  all  its        7.7 
Soar  not,  my  soul,  ou       418 
Soar  we  now  where 
So  bright  the  gospe! 
So  comforted  and  bo 
So  fades  a  summer  1091 

So  grant  me.  Lord,  from  'U7 
So  .leSUS  slept:    (.      I  9        1104 

80  let  the  Saviour  be  457 
So  let  thy  grace 

So  may  my  sou!  up  ■  -■ 
So  insv  the  Di 
So  now,  and  ti 
So  pilgrims  on  the  15 

411 
So  shall  each,  with  spirit  364 
So  shall  it  be 
So  shall  my  walk  I..- 
So  shall  our  suns  mon 
>o  shall  thev  singol  tine  1  T-t 
So  shall  we'faultless 
So  sleeps  the  soul  ti:: 
So  taught  his  only  B    n     188 
So  the  hearts'  of  Chris- 
So,  though  our  path    - 
S.)  thy  mercy's  angel        964 
So,  to'   he  dreary  grai 
So  to  the  heart  that  -   " 

So  to  the  hoiies   ij  782 

So  tru-ting  in  thv  lore  5*4 
So  truth  lent  many  a  415 
So,  when  my  latest  11" 

So  when  the'  f'luisti.  ■ 
Soldier, .f  Christ,  well     1114 

Some  foe  to  his  upright    729 

Sons  of  G  924 

Soon  as  the  evening 
Soon  as  the  mom  the        4!«0 
Soon  borne  on  time's        376 
Soon  may  all  tribes  b 
Soon  shall  1  pas-  the 
Soon  .-hall  our  doul    ■ 
Soon  shall  our  doul    - 
Soon  shall  our  raptur 
Boon  shall  the  flock:,  a 
Soon  shall  this  .  •    i;.\        ]-V, 
Soon  the  daj  - 
Soon  we  pass  this 
Soon  will  our  earthly      1052 
Soon  will  the  storm  "of    HIS 
Sorrow  and  sighing  are  1132 
Sovereign  of  all  below  4 

Sow  love,  and  taste  its      724 
Spare.  Lord,  the  tho'l 
Si>are  not  the  stroke,  do    77* 
Spare  us,  I)  Lord, aloud  1076 
Speak  gently  —  'tis  a         551 
Speak  gently  to  the  ag 
Speak  ...  the  erring  one  ,">77 
Speak  ...  the  erring 
Speak  ...  to  the  young      551 
Speak,  Lord,  and  bid 
Spices  crushed  their  768 

Spirit  Divine,  attend        363 
Spirit  of  grace,  i>,  deign    43 
Spirit  of  holiness 
Spirit  of  life,  and  light      880 
Spirit  of  lieht.  explore      383 


Htv<i 

Spirit  of  purity  at 
Spirit  of  t-uth*.  he  thou     S53 
Spirits  fr.. 
Spread  for  thee,  tl 
Spread,  mightv  gospel      425 
Spurn  not  thecal!  to  life  ?.>v< 
Stand,  then,  in  his  e 
Stand  up,  stand  up  for     707 
Star  divine.  O.  safelv        07 2 
-  •.when  wind-  972 
Star  of  hope,  gleam  on     972 
Still  as  the  light  of  .".4 

Sfill  i*  thy  hallowed  669 
Still  faithful  to  our  God  -47 
Still  hand  in  hand,  their  I'M] 
Still  has  m v  life  new  1  068 
Still  let  her  mild  1115 

Still  let  thv  love  point 
Still  let  us  hold,  till  lifi 
Still  1" 

Still  may  their  light 
Still  merciful  and  kii 
Still  near  the  lake  with     247 
Still,  still,  though  den  1    960 
Still  that  rav  shines  on    224 
Still  the  Spirit  lingers        47 
Still  their  onward 
Still  through  the  cloven  230 
Still  we  wait  for  thine       299 
Still  would  we  bear  thv  1034 
Straight  I  upbraid  my      44>'> 
Strength  to  the  reapers    K>5 
Strike,  strike  the  harps    231 
Strong  in  the  Lord  of       r*t> 
Strong  were  thy  I 
Submissive  would  I  kiss  758 
Such  blessing  from  thy    W 
Such.  Father,  give  our     S12 
Such  is  the  Christian's    109] 
Such  love  can  we  MO 

Such  was  our  Lord;  and  089 
Such  was  the  lot  he  247 

Such  was  the  pity  of  our  272 
Such  was  thy  truth,  and  2S2 
Suffering  still  and  doing  627 
Sun,  moon,  and  ll 
Sun.  moon,  and  stars  thy  160 
Sun  of  our  life,  thy  7'I 

Sun  of  Righteousness       SS9 
i's  truth  shall  842 
Sure  I  must  fight  if  1        694 
Sweep,  mighty  ocean       970 
Sweet  at  the  dawning         38 
Sweet  bonds  that  unit 
Sweet  fields  beyond  the  1171 
Sweet  hour  o:'  prayer 
Sweet,  in  the  confident 
Sweet  is  the  i!  56 

Sweet  is  the  thought 
Sweet  on  bis  faithfulness  - 
Sweet  on  this  da\  ol  :■  9l 
Sweet  Bhall  tl 
Swe<  t  to  look  inward 
Sweet  ti  nth,  and  easy  | 
Sweetly  may  we  all  ' 
Swift  a*  an  eagle  cut* 
-      •      n  the  wings  o{ 
Swift  to  its  close  ebbs 
Swift  to  my  rescue  come  004 


Take  away  my  erring  4''.7 
Take  full  possession  ^f  435 
Take  thy  first  walk  with  90 
Take  up  mv  voke  and  37S 
Tarry  with  irie.  O  my      111 

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Teach  all  the  nations  my  S50 
Teach  me  in  times  of  201 
Teach  me  some  51.5 

Teach  in-  r>^S 

Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  106 
Teach  us  in  every  state  501 
Teach  us.  O  thou  i» 

Teach  ns  to  knock  at  98 
Tempted  souls,  they  410 
er  is  the  form  it  804 
Ten  thousand  differing  42 
Ten  thousand  thousand  173 
Ten  thousand  worlds  4-.H 
Thank*  be  to  Him  a 
Thank-  -      1000 

Thanks  for  mercies  ; 
Thanks  we  give,  and       114 
Thankfully  we  will 

tade  shall     92 
• 

ret  hence   965 
That  God  who  hears  the  200 

.<xing  all  thing! 
That  heavenly  calm 
That  ;- 
That.  I 

That  peace  which  flows  812 
That  ...  suffers  and  is  812 
That  ...  though  the  -  i 

i 
That  prize  with  peer) 
That  sacred  stream 

■   nder  heart  «  hi 
That  to  the  cro-»  our        090 
That  we  roav  conquer      084 
That  we  with  sin 
That  which  can  shake     t;yj 
That  will  nol  murmur     4'M 

The  aitar  and  these.'. 
Th' angeli 
The  a-  - 
The  apot 

:n  of  comfort        576 

The  battle  soon  will         7ni 

The  b<  t    238 

The  best  relief  that  213 

■    •  thy         178 

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The  burden  which  I         44". 

The  changing  wind,  the  1030 

•    bote  -4 

■ 

ids  m  :■   go  and  693 

!        II 

The  com  springs  up,  - 
The  e  •  a  see  .115 

The  creature  of  thy  It* 

The  cross  hath  power  to  <;72 
The  cross  of  the  Saviour  7>7 
The  en.-s  our  M  «*  r  688 
The  cross  still  -•  ;nds  <B>2 
The  cross,  -  072 

The  dearest  idol  I  have    621 
The  deepest  rt 
The  dying  thiet  rejoiced  --» 
The  evening  cloud,  the  1079 
The  evening  star  h.:- 
The  eye  -      1007 

The  faith  ti::;t  works  bv  4VI 
The  Father  hath  '    ^V! 

The  Father  hears  him  *24 
The  Father  of  eternal  1167 
The  fearful  soul  that  404 
The  feeling  heart.  th«         •<! 


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forests  in  his  189 

forest  tops  are  lowly  160 
form  remained  1122 
freedom  from  nil  656 
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God  of  peace  is 
God  we  worship 
jiood,  the  fruitful 
gospel  trumpet  hei: 


I,-,:, 
I0W 
B41 

.",!..' 
SMI 

7_;; 

■4J4 
1103 

guiltless  shame,  the  386 
hand  thai  gave  it  2i'f 
hand  that  now  760 

happy  gates  of  367 

healing  sense  of  896 
heavenly  Babe  you  228 
heavens,  the  earth  137 
hill  of  Zion  yields  12 
holy  church  thro'-  64 
hours  of  pain  have  790 
house  of  mourning  792 
King  himself  comes  40 
Lamb  for  sinners  906 
Lamb  that  dwells  1174 
least  and  feeblest  00 
light  of  love  is  295 

light  of  smiles  shall  78!) 
limpid  stream  with  421 
little  cloud  increases  911 
living  spring  negl't  897 
Lord  beheld  me  552 
Lord  can  clear  the  483 
Lord  forgives  thy  73 
Lord  his  people  ,  14 
Lord  is  God:  'tis  he  77 
Lord  is  good;  the  77 
Lord  is  King;  child  70 
Lord  makes  bare  852 
Lord  of  glory  down  1134 
Lord  preserves  thy  105 
Lord  the  mighty  ISO 
Lord,  thy  Keeper  166 
L  id  who  left  the  (i.55 
Lord  will  come  — a  1131 
Lord  will  come, but  1181 
Lord  will  raise  928 

Lord's  unsparing  508 
love  which  all  his  'JO.", 
men  of  grace  have  12 
midsummer  sun  666 
mighty  God  whose  717 
mists  ure  lifted  160 

monarch's  sword  1006 
morning  star  is  lost  538 
mortal's  birth  is  481 
mountains  in  their  863 
noontide  blaze,  the  766 
1101  them  pole,  and  188 
oak  strikes  deeper     790 

i'erwhelming  power  886 
once  loved  form      1074 

one  whole  truth  I      681 

opening  heavens      807 

oider  of  thy  house  840 

pains  of  death  are  1114 

pains,  the  groans  1086 

parent  finds  his  1040 

peaceful  gates  of  72 

plenteous  and  1014 

poor  in  spirit  thou  54 

race  appointed  1  1102 


The  ransom  Christ  hath  826 
The  rich,  the  poor,  the  470 
The  rising  Lord  forsakes  266 
The  rising  sun,  serenely  159 
The  rising  tempest  "  893 
The  rocks  can  rend,  the  429 
The  rolling  sun,  the  Lir; 

The  saints  of  God,  from  1139 
The  saintthat  wears  565 
The  scribe  and  angry  S!7 
The  seeds  of  ecstasy  "5fi 
The  shadow  of  thy  509 

The  shepherd,  leaning  891 
The  Shepherd  Sought  738 
The  shining  worlds  66 

The  sky  is  as  a  temple's  160 
The  social  talk,  the  1089 

The  Son  of  God  in  tears  444 
The  sorrows  of  the  mind     12 


!  Their  ransomed 
Their  streaming 

'  Their  toils  are  | 
Then  nil  the  civ 

Then,  at  each  « 

Thin  back  to  hi 

Then  ble«i  hi-  hoi  , 
,  Then,  bright  us  more-    1 

Then,  broth"    man.  fi  Id 
I  Then  dul.\  shall  appear 

Thcn.enie.i-  g   h'...  halls 


spirt  Is  1110 

c\  es 

58  J 

1st 

mi 

sell 

536 

id's 

44!) 

Dveu 

2511 

The  soul,  of  origin 
The  soul  that  on  Jesus  ]!'7 
The  Spirit  calls  to-day  879 
The  Spirit,  like  some  48!) 
The  Spirit  of  the  Lord  30!) 
The  spring's  sweet  1029 

The  star  is  resting  in  the  988 
Tlie  stars  obey  his  high  101 
The  stars  of  heaven  are  774 
The  starry  curtain  of  107(5 
The  storm  is  laid,  the  97(1 
The  storm  that  racks  1119 
The  story  of  the  past  847 
The  streams,  all  1024 

The  strong  foundations  136 
The  sun  is  but  a  spark  1119 
The  sun  that  lights  mine  820 
The  swelling  floods 
The  terror  and  the 
The  testimonies  of  thy 
The  thickest  clouds  ar 
The  things  unseen,  O 
The  thunders  of  his 
The  time  draws  nigh 


150 
704 
514 

1170 
141 
1139 


The  time,  how  lovely 

The  troubled  conscience  359 

The  truest  worship  is  a  988 
The  truths  ye  urge  are  975 
Th' unwearied  sun  from  168 
The  vital  savor  of  his  676 
The  volume  of  my  218 

The  want  of  sight  she  409 
The  watchmen  join  852 

The  way  the  holy  616 

The  weakest  lamo  amid  1049 
The  weapons  which  '.'75 

The  whole  creation  join  341 
The  wicked  there  from  1098 
The  widow's  heart  shall  580 
The  winds  breathe  low  1092 
The  woodland  hum  is  108 
The  words  of  his  ...  love  1054 
The  work,  ()  Lord,  is  W)7 
The  works  of  God  above  166 

The  world  beheld  the  483 
The  world  Can  never  881 
The  world  is  govei  ned  75 
The  world  recedes  — it  1105 
The  world  shutout  652 

The  wounded  consn'ee  495 
The  year  rolls  round  1021 
The  young,  the  old  953 

Thee  in  the  watches  of  681 
Thee  in  thy  glorious  878 
Thee  may  our  tongues  882 
Thee,  though  winds  and  512 
Their  bodies  in  the  1110 

Their  Father  marks        1040 
Their  lifted  eves  salute     151 
702 


Then  ever  blessed  be 
Then  fell  my  .-ul  tin 
Then  fi  om 
Then  hail,  tnoo 

Then.  Jesus,  be 
Then  keep  M  e  on,  with 


red 


Then  let  me  mount  and  ;!l"i 
Then  let  me  tremble  at  4<M 
Then  let  m\  soul  march  697 
Then  let  our  humble  81D 
Then  let  our  BOOKS  12 

Then  let  the  blossoms  78-f 
Then  let  the  grateful  1006 
Then  let  the  hope  of       1079 

Then  let  the  last  loud  I1U< 
Then  let  the  visits  of  4-11 
Theli  let  us  gather  426 

Then  let  us  in  his  803 

Then  linger  not  in  all  393 
Then  may  a  Saviour's  97.1 
Then  may  I  close  my  201 
Then  murmur  not,  "hor  818 
Then,  my  soul,  in  every  10s 
Then,  o  my  Lord  1154 

Then  Oil  the  Lord  rely  5:7 
Then  peace  returns  with  985 
Then  raise  your  eyes  257 
Then  see  mv  sorrows  1150 
Then  shall  a  shout  of  981 
Then  shall  he  wipe  all  1140 
Then  shall  I  not,  O  672 

Then  shall  1  see,  and  M 

Then  shall  it  flourish  1014 
Then  shall  my  cheerful  783 
Then  shall  ne"w  lustre  1072 
Then  shall  the  mourner  4.'17 
Then  shall  the  trembling  750 
Then  shall  we  clasp  1122 
Then  sleep  to-day  35 

Then  songs  of  triumph    868 

Then  sorrow,  touched  754 
Then  teach  me.  Father  781 
Then  the  end:  beneath  831 
Then  the  fierce  tempest  797 
Then,  then  shall  1  know  320 
Then,  then  shall  they  HSU 
Then,  though  conscious  110 
Then,  though  the  grave  1140 
Then,  though  thou  75!! 

Then  to  draw  near  to  55(i 
Then  to  his  ...commands  816 
Then  to  life  1  turn  07s 

Then,  to  thv  courts  86 

1'hen  virtue's  humble  813 
Then  welcome,  toil,  and  8..S 

Then,  whatever  mas  40-' 
Then  what  my  thoughts  898 
Then,  when  among  the  So'.' 
Then,  when  on  earth  1  l'M 
Then,  when  our  woik  is  Will 
Tin  ii,  when  the  glorious  ."  !l 
Then,  when  their  lOOi; 

Then,  whene'er  the  114 

Then  wherefore  should  |(TI) 

Then  will  he  own  my  7*7 

Then  will  the  Lord  S2I 

Then  with  angel  hariw  .-;< 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES    OF    STANZAS. 


Hymn 
Then  with  my  waking     618 

Then,  with  the  love  of  936 
Thencehean.se  1103 

There  all  the  followers  11  Ml 
There  all  the  millions  1167 
There  are  no  acts  of  .'50.5 
There  behold  his  agony  678 
There  everlasting  11  Tl 

There  faith  lifts  up  her  1187 
There  fragrant  flowers  11*7 
There,  hand  in  hand  1183 
There  happier  bowers  11* 
There  I  walk  amid  the  678 
There  in  worship  purer        7 

There  is  a  battle  to  be  700 
There  is  dav  of  sunny  78!) 
There  is  a  death  whose  381 
There  is  a  heavenly  600 

There  is  a  home  for  11m7 
There  is  a  place  where  51)7 
There  is  a  river  pure  182 
There  is  a  scene  where  507 
There  is  a  stream  171) 

There  is  a  way  that  lead/1  401 
There  is  a  world  above  ..106 
There  is  an  arm  that  <>02 
There  is  none  other  322 

There  let  the  wav  appear  MS 
There,  low  before  his  1181 
There,  no  more  at  eve  114.'* 
There  no  sigh  of  1143 

There  no  tumult  can  512 
There  pardon,  peace  166 
There  rest  the  prisoners  1093 
There  rests  the  weary  217 
There  safe  thou  shalt  880 
There  servants,  masters  1093 
There  shall  I  bathe  my  832 
There  shall  I  offer  my  8711 
There  shall  I  wear  a  607 
There  shall  my  lips  in  188 
There  shall  my  raptu'd  1118 
There  shall  no  doubts  774 
There  shall  we  join,  and  'JO 
There,  still  unshaken  405 
There  sweeps  no  deso-  1175 
There  the  glory  is  ever  11(50 
There  the  great  Monarch  31 
There  the  Lamb,  our  1162 
There,  there  on  eagle  507 
There,  too,  may  we  our  622 

There,  where  my  1188 

There,  with  united  870 

There's  not  a  leal  in  161 

There's  nothing  dark  137 

There's  the  citv  to  llliO 

Therefore  in  life  I'll  1065 

Therefore,  man.  while  1148 

These  are  the  robes  828 

These  fatal  errors  3:)7 

These,  great  God,  to  101)1 

These  lively  hopes  we  1 TiS 
These  pleasures  now  no  471 

These  surface  troubles  606 

These  symbols  of  his  900 

These  various  mercies  1029 

'They  all,  in  life  and  HUO 

They  are  slaves  who  077 

They  are  those  who  1 165 

They  come,  in  robes  of  10:iM 

They  come,  on  the  753 

They  eome,  they  come  919 

They  come  when   we  753 

They  die  in  Jesus,  and  1107 

They  go  from  strength.  1 

They  kneel  upon  the  160 

They  marked  the  40'. 

They  moirn  their  M17 


Hymh 

They  shall  find  rest  who  372 
'They  watch  for  souls  854 
They  with  unwearied  511 
Thine  are  the  scept  ••  902 
Thine  armor  is  rliv  ne  701 
'Thine  inward  tea< 
Thine  is  the  hand  tint  1012 
Thine,  then,  forever  be  587 
Thine,  wholly  thine,  we  193 
This  can  my  fears  104 

This  care  my  every  care  7m! 
This  dav  be  grateful  42 

This  eueharistic  feast  884 
This  fleshly  robe  the  11".'-' 
This  glorious  hope  909 

This  hope  supports  us  703 
This  is  my  body,  broke  895 
This  is  not  death's  dark  1101 
This  is  the  field  whose  218 
This  is  the  grace  that  541 
This  is  the  hidden  life  I  652 
'This  is  the  wav  I  long  616 
This  lamp  through  all  214 
This  life's  a  dream,  an  472 
This  shall  be  known  923 
'This  world  the  Master  1152 
'Thither  his  raptured  622 
Thither  let  us  turn  our  1099 
Those  are  the  hymns  1052 
Those  are  the  prayers  of  203 
'Those  arms  were  round  728 
Those  gentle  whispecs  190 
'Those  hoi v  gates  forever  1 172 
Thou  art  a  God  before  04 
Thou  art  gone  to  the  1096 
Thou  ...  the  grave:  but  1006 
'Thou  ...  the  grave;  we  1006 
Thou  art  in  heaven,  our  274 
Thou  art  my  everlasting  340 
Thou  art  our  portion  559 
Thou  art  the  earnest  of  352 
Thou  art  the  Life;  the  285 
Thou  art  the  Truth;  thy  285 
Thou  art  the  Way.  the  285 
Thou  callest  me  to  seek  654 
Thou  canst  not  toil  723 

Thou  comprehend'st  528 
Thou  ever  good  and  167 
Thou  gav'st  mv  spirit  at  500 
Thou  givest  me  the  lot  184 
Thou  givest.  with  105 

Thou  great  First  Cause  60S 
Thou  great  Refiner,  sit  7X5 
Thou  heard'st,  well  996 

'Thou  heavenly  Friend  1055 
Thou  holy  God,  preserve  139 
Thou,  in  thy  inmost  4S| 
'Thou  know'st  1  love  547 
Thou  know'st  the  way  741 
Thou  liv'st  and  lovest  599 
Thou  lovely  Chief  of  all  1141 
Thou  must  be  born  481 

Thou  must  go  forth  1083 

'Thou  need'st  not  launch  418 
Thou,  ()  Christ,  art  all  20K 
Thou  opeuest  heaven  667 
Thou  seest  our  weakness  52* 
Thou  shalt  see  mv  54S 

Thou  that  didst  bow  the  241 
Thou  that  slept  in  442 

Thou,  to  our  woe  who  115.". 
Thou,  tossed  upon  the  13 
Thou  tread'st  upon  704 

Thou  trustedst  me  a  707 
Thou  who  art  mourning  1,'! 
'Thou  who  didst  come  420 
Thou  who  hast  dear  13 

Thou  who  hast  given        155 


Thou  who  hast  laid  13 

]  'Thou,  who  wast  crowned  887 

I  Thou  who    homeless         36? 

i  Thou,  whose  benignant      6 

Thou,  whose  favors  110 

,  Thou  wilt  not  break  the  962 

i  Thou  wilt  not  cast  me    1063 

1  Thou  wilt  not.  Lord, our  Mil 

Thou  wouldst  in  the         517 

Thou  woundest.but  thou  300 

Though  as  yet  no  losses  1025 

Though  bin  led  deep,  or   115 

Though  but  in  part  1        199 

Though  dark  his  present  51H 

Though  dead,  thev  720 

I  Though  earth  and  hell      85 

Though  earth-born  762 

Though  rvcry  earlhly  523 
Though  from  our  dark-  992 
Though  from  the  fold  775 
Though  great  my  sins  1018 
Though  griefs  may  523 

Though  hosts  encamp  525 
Though  in  a  bare  and  IS.", 
Though  in  a  foreign  521 
Though  in  the  paths  of  1M5 
Though  like-,,  wanderer  618 
Though  long  the  weary  798 
Though  oft  thy  way  is  75M 
Though  on  our  heads  no  3o0 
Though  seed  lie  buried  483 
Though  sorrow's  cloud  813 
Though  storms  his  face  452 
Though  the  night  he  103 
Though  to  his  eye  that  902 
Though  unworthy.  Lord  59 
Though  vine  and  fig-tree  162 
Through  all  eternitv  to  173 
Through  all  the  courts  436 
Through  all  the  wind'gs  441 
Through  each  bright  143 
Through  each  perplex'g  181 
Through  every  period  of  173 
Through  faith  the  will  489 
Through  fickle  fortune's  950 
Through  him  is  breathed  277 
Through  life's  bewild'ed  755 
Through  smooth  and  503 
Through  ten  thousand  422 
Through  the  desert  Jesus  34-3 
'Through  the  doubt  and  1142 
Through  the  hours  of  310 
Through  the  midst  of  700 
Through  the  valley  and  202 
Througn  this  vain  world  176 
Through  this  world  289 

Through  waves,  through  528 
Thus  do  his  willing  882 

Thus  1  wait  for  his  318 

Thus  in  deed,  and  289 

Thus  in  God's  furnace     303 

Thus  in  the  universe  of  530 
Thus  life  within  our  344 

'Thus,  like  the  morning  1024 
Thus  low  the  Lord  of  257 
'Thus  may  we  abide  in  120 
Thus  may  we  all  thy  8:>0 
'Thus  might  1  hide  mv  439 
Thus  my  heart  the  hope  060 
Thus  on  the  heavenly  583 
Thus  onward  still  we  M17 
Thus  present  still,  tho'  748 
Thus  shall  all  shackles  i)58 
Thus  shall  we  best  'SSI 

Thus  spake  the  seraph  228 
Thus  star  by  star  dee'd  1108 
Thus  strong  in  his  714 

Thus  the  crushed  and      768 


INDEX    OP    FIRST    LINES   OF    STANZAS. 


Thus  till  my  Inst  expiring  15 
Thus  to  my  last  expiring  020 
Thus  to  the  Lord  I  737 

Thus  we  engage  our-  87" 
Thus,  who  »pur  heavenly  680 
Thus,  when  life's  toil-  K>2 
Thus,  when  the  nisht  of  104 
Tlius,  when  the  spirit  707 
Thus  will  I  sins  till  186 

Thus  will  the  church  913 
Thus  would  I  live  till  652 
Thy  all-surrounding  145 
Thy  beautiful  and  1051 

Toy  body,  broken  for  885 
Thy  bounty  every  tieas'n  166 

Thy  conaescenaing  400 
Thy  counsels,  Lord  556 

Thy  cross  thy  lonely  076 
Thy  crown  of  thorns  SSI 
Thy  death  to  sin  we  die  881 
Thy  face,  with  reverence  57:) 
Thy  first  transaction  be  90 
Thy  foes  in  vain  designs  846 
Thy  foot  unmoved  he  165 
Thy  gifts  are  only  then  614 
Thy  glorious  being  80 

Thy  glorious  eye  459 

Thy  grace  can  send  its  .'{,58 
Thy  grace  ...  heart  335 

Thy  grace  ...  tongue  75 

Thy  gracious  promise  784 
Thv  guardian  tire,  thy  731 
Thy  hand  in  his,  like  536 
Thy  heavenly  words  my  221 
Thy  kingdom  come;  thy  587 
Thy  kingdom  conic:  we  889 
Thy  love  a  rich  reward  949 
Thy  love  the  powers  of  79 
Thy  loving  counsel  gave  175 
Thy  mercy  bids  all  ,800 

Thy  meicy  gilds  the  580 
Thy  mercy  tempers  190 

Thy  mighty  working  1028 
Thy  morning  light  and  1022 
Thy  nature  be  my  law  686 
Thy  nature,  gracious  488 
Thy  neighbor?  He  who  570 
Thy  neighbor?  Pass  no  570 
Thy  neighbor?  "lis  the  570 
Thy  ...  i  'Tis  the  weary  570 
Thy  pity,  like  the  dew  7H6 
Thy  power  is  in  the  1S2 

Thy  praises.  Lord,  I  will  57 
Thy  presence  snail  445 

Thy  promise  is  my  only  454 
Thy  saints  are  eomfort'd  45.'! 
Thy  saints,  in  all  this  694 
Thy  showers  make  soft  1026 
Thy  showers  Die  thirsty  1022 
Thv  sovereign  laws  are  150 
Thy  Spirit  shall  unite  875 
Thy  Spirit  then  will  926 

Thy  throne  eternal  185 

Thy  various  messengers  800 
Thy  walla  are  strength  8td 
Thy  ways  arc  little  194 

Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  622 
Thy  wonders  to  thy  781 

Thy  word  commands      142 

Thy  word  is  everlasting  1000 

I'hV  won!,  o  Lord,  with  208 

Thv  words  the  raging  138 
Till  David  touched  his  858 
Till  Wod  diffuse  his  676 
Till  of  the  pi  Ize  possess'd  7n;! 
Til!  then  my  peace  is  092 
Mil  then  —  nor  is  my       722 


Htmx 
'Tis  o  broad  land  of  213 

'Tis  a  joy  that,  seated  804 
'Tis  but  a,little  white  1154 
"Tis  by  defeat  we  conq.  7ss 
'Tis  done,  the  great  868 

'Tis  done:  to  Christ  the  288 
'Tis  easier  work  if  we  1004 
•Tis  finished!  all  that  253 
'Tis  finished!  let  the  253 
'Tis  finished:  now  the  255 
"lis  finished:  Son  of  258 
'Tis  from  his  fulness  we  808 
'Tis  God  that  lifts  our  1089 
•TiS  God's  all-animating  71!) 
'Tis  good  to  think  how  785 
'Tis  he  rny  soul,  that  8<; 
"lis  he  that  works  to  526 
'Tis  he  who  savcth  me  OM 
"lis  here  the  tree  of  210 
'Tis  his  almighty  lo\  a  585 
'Tis  his  memory  we  898 
'Tis  incorruptible  886 

•Tis  like  the  sun,  a  1060 

'Tis  man  alone  who  '.'S3 

'T's  midnight;  ami  for  249 
'Tis  midnight;  and  from  249 
'Tis  midnight;  from  24',) 

'Tis  not  a  cause  of  small  854 
'Tis  not  that  murium 'g  1168 
'Tis  prayer  supports  the  593 
•Tis  the  joy  of  pardoned  804 
'Tis  then  I've  caught  710 
'Tis  there,  he  says.  1  am  49S 
'Tis  thine  my  daily  98 

•Tis  thine,  my  (iod— the  93 
'Tis  thine,  to  cleanse  the  849 
'Tis  thus  the  righteous  317 
"Tis  thus  we  rise  by  7SS 

'Tis  to  my  Saviour  I  405 
To  be  encompassed  147 

To  claim  thee  for  my  706 
To-day  attend  his  voice  74 
To-day  he  rose  and  left  41 
To-day  the  Saviour  calls  379 

To  do  his  heavenly  280 

To  dwell  with  (iod,  to  (il5 
To  each  the  soul  of  each  582 
To  earth  hclow  from  539 
To  ever-fragrant  meads  807 
To  gentle  oltices  of  love  669 
To  (iod  I'm  reconciled  324 
To  hear  the  sorrows  429 

To  heaven,  the  place  of  277 
To  me  remains,  nor  146 

To  mine  illumined  eyes  357 
To-morrow  will  be  tune  36 
To  inoi  row's  sun  may  402 
To  other  strains  our  SOS 

To  our  benighted  minds  350 
To  serve  the  present  age  560 
To  smite  the  breast,  the  434 
To  songs  of  praise  and  88 
To  spread  the  rays  of  246 
To  tents  of  woe,  to  beds  580 
To  the  vineyard  may  he  850 
To  thee  all  angels  cry  (il 

To  thee,  almighty  (iod  1004 
To  thee,  I  cheerfully  691 

To  thee,  my  trembling    812 

To  thee.  O '(iod,  whose  1044 
To  thee,  ()  Lord,  myself  401 
To  thee,  shall  age  with  19 
To  thee,  ten  thousand  72 
To  thee,  the  Christ  of  297 
To  thee  the  triumph  we  !>'.t5 
To  thee,  to  thee  I  press  1  169 
To  thee  we  tlee,  to  thee  957 
To  thee  we  now  commit  112 
7U4 


To  thee  w?  still  would  87A 
To  thee,  whose  temple  <>08 
To  them  in  each  656 

To  us  a  Child  of  hope  is  233 
To  us.  O  Lord,  the  134 

To  us  the  light  of  truth  351 
To  us  thy  cross  is  life  679 
To  us  thv  cress  with  all  679 
To  watch  and  pray,  and  800 
To  whom  else  should  1  599 
To  vou,*n  Bethlehem  228 
To  Zion's  peaceful  1098 

Together  shall  thev  seek  582 
Together  to  their  Fath-  1189 
Toil  on,  and  in  thy  toil  715 
Touched  with  a  sympa-  319 
Tranquil  amidst  "  1114 

Transporting  hope  1  791 
Traveller  in  the  601 

Tread  the  idols  in  the  939 
Tu  mhling  beside  the  1095 
Triumphant  in  thv  H>!>7 

Triumphant  smiles  the  1090 
True  Lover  of  the  lost  297 
True  sunlight  of  the  563 
True,  'tis  a  strait  and  "17 
Truly  blessed  is  this  682 
Trust  him  to  govern  794 
Trust  in  the  Lord  for-.  843 
Trust  in  the  Saviour's  712 
Truth  strengthened  by  412 
Truth  which  contains  631 
Tune  your  harps  anew  254 
Turn,  mortal,  turn :  thy  1071 
'Twas  Heaven  that  546 

'Twas  sown  in  w'kness  1136 
'Twas  then  I  learned  485 
'Twas  through  the  720 

Two  worlds  are  ours  i  'tis  155 


Unfading  palms  they  VJ7 

United  zeal  be  shown  60 

Unnumbered  comforts  173 

Unnumbered  myriads  85 

Unshaken  as  eternal  889 

Until  it  come  to  thee  662 

Unto  our  Father's  will  1115 
Unto  thee  a  people  bend  856 

Unveil  thy  glorious  self  360 
Unwearied  may  1  this  643 
Up,  and  take  thy  shield  709 
Up  —  for  lo,  earth's  209 

Up  into  thee,  our  living  626 
Cp  to  her  courts  with  joy  23 
I'p  to  the  heavens  I  send  83 
Up  to  the  hills,  where  94 
Up  to  thy  dwelling-plnce  6 
Up,  up,  in  swift  ascent  1113 
Upon  the  willows  long  '1159 
Upon  thine  all-discern'g  20 
Upward  from  this  dying  049 


Vain,  sinful  man!  Crea't  50 

Vain  the  stone,  the  266 

Vain  were  all  our  toil  610 

Vainer  still  the  hope  610 

Vainly  we  otter  each  229 

Vine  of  heaven,  thv  8!W 

Visit,  then,  this  soul  of  "276 

Visit  the  weak  and  961 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES    OF   STANZAS. 


\Y. 

*»  aft,  waft,  ye  winds  941 
Wake,  all  ve  soaring  AS 

Wake,  and  lift  up  thyself  *'7 
Wake  in  our  breasts  the  997 
Waken.  O  Lord,  our  1021 
Walk  in  the  light:  and  601 
Walk-.  :  and  thine  shall  661 
Walk...  ;  and  thou  shalt  661 
Want,  from  the  wretch  986 
Wash  out  its  stains  807 

Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  439 
Watch  o'er  my  lips,  and  90 
Watch,  'tis  four  Lord's  .074 
Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  238 
Water  the  sacred  seed  'J  12 
We  are  his  people,  we  t*"> 
We  ask  for  wisdom  (528 

\V  e  ask  not.  Father,  for  -12 
We  ask  not  golden  628 

We  ask  not  honors  028 

We  blest  thine  holy  8  7 
We  bring  no  sorrows  to  999 
We  cannot  bid  the  883 

We  tome,  obedient  899 

We  did  not  mark  the  fiS 
We  feel  the  resurrection  829 
We  fline  aside  the  "0.5 

We  handle  it  with  2f>7 

We  have  no  tears  thou  7'X> 
We  have  one  mind  in  968 
We  hear  thy  voice  when  144 
We  hope  to  see  the  day  703 
We  in  these  sacred  581 

We  kneel  in  prai.-e,  that  655 
We  know  that  scenes  1031 
We  laid  them  down  to  11S0 
We  lay  our  garments  by  li>l 
We  long  to  hear  thy  1180 
We  long  to  meet  our  625 
We  long  to  see  thy  930 

We  lose,  we  lack,  that  953 
We  mark  her  goodly  b\* 
We  meet  him  at  the  l'w!y  283 
We  meet  through  dist'nt  945 
We  meet  with  one  853 

We  own  ai.d  Mess  thy  ]0.<9 
We  purge  our  mortal  077 
We  read  thee  best  in  177 
We  see  him  in  the  daily  283 
We  see  his  pit\ing  283 

We  see  thv  hand;  it  16 

We  seek  the  truth  which  8 
We  share  our  mutual  909 
We  sink  beneath  the  879 
We  speak  of  its  freedom  1 109 
We  ...  of  its  pathways  1109 
We  ...  of  its  service  of  1)09 
We  stood  not  by  the  207 
We  thank  thee  for  the  886 
We  ...  thee  for  the  grace  K*6 
We  ...  thee  for  the  hope  886 
W  e  too  with  him  are  8>4 
We  trace  to  thee  our  999 
We  trust  not  in  our  872 

We  trusted  pride,  and  7:^8 
We  turn  tothee  asmilingMl 
We  will  not  brine  .3.5 

We  will  not  faint  if  heavy  533 
We  would  no  longer  lie  830 
Welcome  and  precious  51 
Welcome  sweet  hour  of  615 
We'll  crowd  thy  gates  65 
W  ell  might  the"  skies  S.'j 
Well  misht  the  sun  in  4'-9 
Were  half  the  breath  .>:• 
iVere  I  In  heaveu  with-  536 


Bvm 

Were  I  inspired  to  pr'ch  .537 
[  Were  not  thr.se  sweets  44-2 
Were  the  whole  realm  6-4 
Westward,  still,  O  Lord  946 
Westward  till  the  church  946 
We've  no  abiding  city  647 
What  broueht  them  to  1056 
:  What  consci'ce  dictates  608 
;  What  friend  have  I  in  7s4 
W hat  sifts  he  gave  those  1007 
What  if  a  little  rain  1050 
What  if  a  shining  beam  1050 
What  if  the  Bpringl  ' 
What  is  my  being,  but  465 
What  language  can  I  31(5 
What  peaceful  hours  [  621 
What  sought  they  thus  996 
What  strange,  surpris 
What  thou  shalt  to-day  529 
What  though  in  lonely  460 
Wtiat  thoneh  in  solemn  158 
What  thou»h  th'  em  bat-  419 
What  though  the  gat 
What  though  the  north'n  917 
What  though  the  spicv  941 
What  worldly  tie  must  466 
Whate'er  pursuits  rny  459 
Whate'er  thine  all-  554 

■Whate'er  thv  will  denies  194 
Whate'er  thv  will  or-  194 
W  hate'er  we  fondly  call  1089 
Whate'er  would  tempt  74-3 
When  all  created  520 

When  all  I  am  1  clearly  652 
When  anxious  cares  84 

When  bringing  every  442 
When  by  the  dreadful  B76 
When  clouds  of  dark  534 
When  day. with  farewell  1.54 
When  death,  invades  my  ,>>4 
When  death  o'er  nature  84 
When  drooping  pleas-  793 
When  each  can  feel  his  910 
When  each  day'.s  scenes  100 
When  far  from  the  <i09 

When  tear  her  chilling  183 
When  flesh  declines  74-3 

When,  free  from  envy  Bid 
When  friends  depart  800 
When  gladness  wings  79 
When  gloomy  care  and  lv< 
When  he  lived  on  earth  304 
When  he  the  table  905 

When  heaven,  thy  glori- 174 
When  I  am  weak  I'm  770 
When  I  appear  in  323 

When  I  behold  them  96 

When  I  tread  the  verge    7.50 
i  When  in  the  slippery        173 
When,  in  the  solemn        7.17 
[  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  185 
When  joy  no  longer  754 

When  Mary  chose  the  565 
When  midnight  veils  590 
When  my  feeble  flame  505 
When  my  love  for  Christ  078 
When  my  sky  above  is  505 
When  my  soul  is  dark  505 
When  mystery  clouds  183 
When  nature  sinks  and  221 
When  night,  with  wings  154 
When  no  eye  its  pity  683 
When  obstacles  and  530 

When  on  my  aching  7.57 
When  our  earthly  com-  108 
When  pleasure  would  609 
When  reason,  tired  and  7.55 
When  rising  floods  my  tf>7 
7-.'o 


"When  shall  1  reach  that  1161 
!  When  shall  these  eves  1180 
When  should  not  they  802 
When,  shrivelling  like  1145 
When  sinks  the  soul  6-59 
When  sore  distressed,  he  308 
When,  sorrowing, o'er  752 
When  storms  arise  and  275 
When  tempest-clouds  762 
When  temptation "8  darts  7.51 
When  that  illustrious  694 
When  the  chief  Shep-  116 
When  the  holv  angels  1184 
When  the  holy  have  388 
When  the  King  of  1148 

When  the  lips  are  cold  991 
When  the  rich  gales  of  3&8 
When  the  solemn  1146 

When  thesunof  blissis  671 
When  the  sun  shall  1148 
When  the  woes  of  life  671 
When  thou,  O  Lord  1150 
When  through  the  deep  197 
When  thunder  peals  974 
When  thy  gracious  795 

When  thy  youth's  bright  77!) 
When  to  the  cross  I  885 
When  trials  sore  obstr'ct  7.57 
When  trouble  like  a  306 
When  troubles  rise  and  871 
When,  wandering  from  104J) 
When  we  asunder  part  909 
When  we  in  darkness  .521 
When  we  see  their  1036 

When  we  seek  relief  73.3 
When  we  thy  mercy-  22 
When  Zion  we  see  405 

Whene'er  temptations  .  739 
Whene'er  the  anirry  280 
Whene'er  to  call  the  854 
Whene'er  you  meet  with  726 
Where  are  the  happy  736 
Where  is  the  blessedness  621 
Where  is  the  zeal  that  736 
Where  prairie  flowers  948 
Where  the  cross  God's  716 
Where  the  golden  gates  943 
Where  the  saints  of  all  1086 
Where,  then,  art  thou  1121 
Where  we  shall  breathe  29 
Where'er  ascends  the  liO 
Where'er  I  look  my  550 

Where'er  the  helpless  567 
Wherever  earth  is  fair  152 
Wherever  he  may  guide  772 
Wherever  in  the  world  4.58 
Wherewith  I  longed  for  706 
Which  of  all  our  friends  304 
While  action  may  his  557 
While  all  the  powers  on  63 
While  all  the  stars  158 

While  God  invites,  how  376 
While  he  affords  his  178 
While  here  in  the  vallev  1041 
While  here  on  earth  they  562 
While  his  high  praise  7! 
While  I  concealed  my  817 
While  I  draw  this  300 

While  life's  dark  maze  496 
While  looking  to  Jesus  320 
While  numbers  spent  88 
While  on  earth  ordained  59 
While  our  davs  on  earth  7 
While  pity  prompts  the  1120 
WThile  place  we  seek,  or  146 
While  Providence  19-J 

While  sinners  in  desp'r  1181 
While  strangers  to  <&& 


1NDKX    OF    FIRST   LINES    OF    STANZAS. 


ItrMN 
While  suppliant  crowds  1012 
While  the  heralds  of  960 
While  the  knee  in  5 

While  through  this  357 

While  thy  glorious  33 

While  thy  word  is  Heard  33 
While  to  those  who,  pure  150 
While  we  seek  supplies  39 
While  we  thus  thy  name  448 
While  vet  in  anguish  he  688 
Whither  should  a  427 

Who  among  men,  great  671 
Who  conquer  in  his  317 
Who,  gently  blending  98 
Who  in  her  robe  the  955 
Who  is  the  King  of  glory  262 
Who  is  this  king  of  2(15 

Who  made  this  heating  644 
Who  may  share  this  24 

Who  points  the  clouds  527 
Who  shall  not  fear  thee  63 
Who  suffer  with  thee  f'»79 
Who,  when  she  sees  the  955 
Who,  who  would  live  1(186 
Who  with  another's  eye  571 
Whi  se  breast  expands  5(19 
Whose  hands  are  pure  575 
Why  art  thou  east  down  (113 
Why  from  the  moun-  397 
Why  restless,  why  cast  012 
Why  seeks  he  not  a  247 

Why  should  I  then  for  763 
Why  should  my  passions633 
Why  should  this  anxious  192 
Why  should  we  doubt  a  187 
Why  should  we  tremble  1103 
Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  65 
Wide  as  they  sweep  their  190 
Wide  it  unveils  the  495 

Willing  hands  to  lead  9 

Will  ye  not  his  grace  408 
Wisdom,  and  zeal,  and  «>0 
With  contrite  hearts  438 
With  deep  repentance  43<i 
With  duteous  mind,  the  1032 
With  fervor  teach  our  30 
With  frequent  disap-  777 
With  hearts  and  lips  212 
With  her  favorite  110 

With  his  blood  the  Lord  343 
With  his  rich  gifts  the  31 
With  it  the  thoughtless  1075 
With  joy  like  his  shall  257 
With 'ioy  thy  people  840 
With  joy  we  in  his  882 

With  life  he  clothes  the  W26 
With  lifted  song  and  1005 
With  pitying  eyes  the  279 
With  praver  and  crving  701 
With  rapture  shall  1  199 
With  richer  beauty  476 

With  sacred  awe  pro-       189 


With  swelling  heart,  ltil 

With  thee,  amid  the  650 

With  thee  conversing  654 

With  thee,  in  thee,  by  650 

With  thee  when  dark-  650 

With  thee  when  dawn  6.50 

With  thee  wnen  day  is  650 

;  With  this  omnipotence  714 
With  this  polluted  heart  742 

With  us  their  names  1110 

With  us  in  the  lonely  314 
!  With  us  when  the  storm  314 
.  With  us  when  we  toil  in  ".14 

!  With  wings  of  holy  880 

Wi'hin  these  walls  let  21 

Within  this  temple  857 

Within  thy  circling  148 

Within  thy  courts  of  1(167 

Within  thy  presence  184 

Within  thy  temple  860 

Without  the  cloud  and  C>37 
Word  of  Life,  both  pure  209 

Work  on.  despair  not  711 

Worlds  are  charging  978 

Worship  to  thee  alone  80 

Worthy  the  Lamb  that  341 

Wouldst  thou  be  happy  479 

Wouldst  thou  enjoy  the  479 


Y. 

aged,  hither  come  6 

angels,  catch  the  58 

,  by  fiercer  anguish  869 
chosen  seed  of  Israel's  271 
curious  minds,  who  159 
dwellers  in  the  dust  1136 
fearful  saints,  fresh  191 
Gentile  sinners, ne'er  271 
great,  renounce  your  983 
hungry  poor,  that  392 
know  where  morn  480 
mortals,  catch  the  259 
mortals,  mark  its  1072 
mourning  saints,  dry  261 
nations,  bend —in  130 
i  no  more  your  suns  982 
saints  below,  and  SSS 
sinners,  come,  'tis  874 
sons  of  men,  rejoice  327 
souls  that  are  woun-  405 
stars  are  but  the  1167 
that  triumph,  ve  that  601 
too,  they  gently  say  707 
wheels  of  nature  1017 
who  are  of  death  268 

who,  forsaking  all  942 
who  have  sold  for  424 
who  suffer,  sigh, and  I  111 
who,  tossed  on  beds     "0'.1 


Htm 

Ye  whose  young  cheeks  71$ 
Ye  young,  before  his  6 

Yea,  amen  1  let  all  adore  11  W 
Yea,  bless  his  holy  1004 

Yea,  Lord,  judge  thou  961 
Yearly  in  our  course  1025 
Yes,  broken,  tuneless  1067 
Yes,  for  me  he  standeth  318 
Yes,  God  is  love;  a  183 

Yes,  1  believe:  and  only  500 
Yes,  I  hasten  from  you  940 
Yes,  in  me  abroad  lie  318 
Yes, my  earth-worn  soul  1184 
Yes,  iii  me,  in  me  he  SIS 
Yes,  keep  me  calm,  tho'  810 
Yes,  let  it  go;  one  look  468 
Yes,  the  Christian's  1170 
Yes,  speak  of  Jesus  321 

Yes,  though  of  sinners  471 
Yes,  thou  shalt  reign  419 
Yes,  we  will  remember  893 
Yes,  when  I  pray,  thou  1051 
Yes,  whosoever  will  373 

Yet  again  we  hope  to  1116 
Yet  clouds  still  inter-  1178 
Yet  could  I  hear  him  450 
Yet  full  before  us  all  the  731 
Yet  1  muy  love  thee  too  149 
Yet  if  1  might  make  47(1 
Yet  in  the  Lord  will  I  be  775 
Yet,  in  the  midst  of  1076 
Yet  let  the  sons  of  God  756 
Yet,  Lord,  I  hear  thy  638 
Yet,  Lord,  forgive:  th7  207 
Yet,  Lord,  to  glorv  fi*J 

Yet,  Lv.ed  of  the  Fata-  894 
Yet  must  we  part,  and  1183 
Yet  save  a  trembling  428 
Yet  shall  we  meet  again  1  IS" 
Yet  so  it  is:  for  duly  090 
Yet  soon  reviving  1137 

Yet  thou  art  oft  most  808 
Yet,  though  my  soul  In  507 
Yet,  through  this  rough  511 
Yet,  to  unfold  thv  hidd'u  223 
Yet  when  his  holiest  575 
Yet  while  mourning.  O  11-1 
Yet.  while  the  shore,  on  1075 
Vet  would  we  praise  900 

Yet  would  we  Bay  what  7<>i 
Yonder,  lo,  the  sunlight  779 
Youth  and  vigor  soon  1080 
Youth,  on  length  of         1025 


v.. 

Zion  enjoys  her  Mon- 


17V 


Zion,  now  arise  and  987 

Zion.  thrice  happy  S 

Zion's  Sun,  salvation       929 


